Average Poet

Dawning

2026-06-04T14:26:21.314-07:00

It seemed that time stood still last night

Which really was a shock,

I smiled, until I saw the light:

The battery died in my clock.

Enemy of The State

2026-05-18T15:14:03.967-07:00

Oh little purple flowers

It’s time for you to go

Forgive me purple flowers

The mower's got to mow

I'm sorry little purple flowers

You tried your best to bloom

But those obsessed with civic powers

Have brought about your doom.

Aground

2026-04-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

I tend to shun flip-flopping

For once I’ve chosen a course

I follow without stopping

And jettison remorse

But those who keep returning

To familiar shores

Will never feel the churning

Of a daring heart that soars.

Half Full of It 😁

2026-04-03T06:11:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, I was once young

Before comprehending how much regret stung,

For sadly today, it’s all I can do

To not live my life in perpetual rue—

I fail without fail, so I guess you could say

It’s a whimsical tale of success my own way.

Outlet

2026-03-25T10:14:00.000-07:00

It seems the flow hasn't faltered

Although the path was altered

To roll through various states

Where an ocean of love awaits.

Post Flood

2026-03-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

You can keep it flowing

And see where it’s going

Or stop the progression

With your intercession

Just like Ye Olde log jam

But bark will make bitter

Where there was once glitter

To leave a mud bath

In the aftermath—

Who gives a damn!

The Old Fire Spot

2026-02-19T07:37:00.000-08:00

She was your match

You dreamed of fire

And gave her a scratch

As sparks flew higher

But here’s the catch

All flames expire

The embers grow cold

And you feel the chill

Of no one to hold

Who gives you a thrill

Which makes you less bold

With a withering will

The days blur by

You live with your lot

No point to cry

You took your shot

So many things die

At the old fire spot.

One Less Time

2026-02-18T03:16:00.000-08:00

It’s okay to be flat

When playing for those

Content to remain on the plain.

In key? None of that!

But someone who knows

Is begging you, please, to refrain!

Counter

2026-02-05T07:23:00.000-08:00

We don’t see each other much these days

He's busy being a teen

While I grow more set in my ways

And reluctantly careen

Right into the golden years

Despite the tarnished sheen

As he encounters grinding gears

Within the old machine

And hopefully he’ll figure out

When dangling between

Their dogma and internal doubt

To always use his bean.

Getting Burned 🔥

2026-01-15T04:09:00.000-08:00

My heart is filled with fire

Though you don’t feel the same

Amused by my desire

You fan the futile flame

Through a twisted wire

But this is not a game

The circumstance is dire

Despite your lack of shame

I make room on this pyre

For you to finally claim.

I Decline

2026-01-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

I'm slowly sinking down

To depths I’ve never known

And fear that I may drown

Less-than-buoyant, alone.

But how can one convey

I'm slowly sinking down

For most will simply shrug and say,

“Hey things will turn around,

so there’s no need to frown!”

They won’t see how far you’ve sunk,

“You’re slowly sinking down?

C’mon let’s go get drunk!”

But I of course refuse

A night out on the town,

Detachment has its dues,

I'm slowly sinking down.

Manufactured

2025-12-17T05:43:00.000-08:00

The giant’s huge ego made him seem big

(convinced the whole world was his racket to rig)

He lives in a land of lascivious lies

(and still weaves his whoppers, what a surprise)

He sold out his subjects and sauntered away

(dismissing their welfare so he could just play)

Then published his prattle to claim victimhood

(a fraudulent fool who is simply no good).

***Hey all, for those unfamiliar with this tale, I worked in a factory for almost 30 years for an arrogant ass whose bad deals abruptly ended a highly profitable business which employed many people. Now he writes a book claiming it was the government's fault despite the fact he publicly supported the local scum (still in office forever) that backs the destructive policies he blames for the closing.***

Out of It

2025-11-23T08:07:00.000-08:00

I don’t have much to say

No one listens anyway

Just share stuff with my dog

And post it here on this blog

Because he doesn’t read

And only cares about his feed

Or if I scratch his scruff

Obsolescence can be tough.

Treasured

2025-11-17T15:17:00.000-08:00

I try my best to give my hoard away

Despite a less-than-consequential stash,

At times I do it every single day

But couplets aren’t the same as cold hard cash,

They’re worth a whole lot more (at least to me)

Each word a priceless treasure on its own

And value will go up substantially

When proper placement chills one to the bone.

I hope some future person on a quest

Alights upon this shore in cyberspace

Excited by a shining gem or two

And feels a sudden thrumming in their chest

As their quiescent heart begins to race

With passion that I helped them spark anew.

***Well this is it true believers, today marks 20 years of posting on this blog. The first poem I put here was about classic poetry books I found at a garage sale, and to me they were worth their weight in gold. I shall continue writing and maybe get another 20 in. Thanks to all who have read and commented over the years. I love you all – RCH***

Subject of Interest

2025-11-15T07:01:00.000-08:00

Our overlords are little dots of light that cross the sky

And you can only see them if you take the time to try

But once you actually notice them, there’s not much you can do

Except to pray with all your might - they haven’t noticed you.

Dynamic

2025-11-12T03:50:00.000-08:00

Consistently inconsistent

Described him to a tee

Apparently only persistent

At always wanting to be

Undeniably different

Than anyone else alive

Consistently inconsistent

A curious way to survive.

Another Lonely Song

2025-11-05T04:01:00.000-08:00

Her hips will hypnotize

Luscious lips will tell you lies

And you are hers to compromise

You knew it all along

For when you watch her walk that way

You feel your heart begin to sway

There’s nothing you can do but play

Another lonely song

To listen to all night long

While wishing she was there by your side

A haunting melody

That you can sing in any key

To help you forget your wounded pride

Her legs are looking good

So much better than they should

It’s time to quit, you wish you could

You know you’re not that strong

Remembering way back when

Turn your guitar to ten

Then grab the nearest pen

And write another lonely song

Sticky

2025-10-29T19:35:00.000-07:00

Three times four or four times three

It really doesn’t matter to me

A dozen's a dozen, unless of course

You choose to fudge without remorse.

Threnody

2025-10-26T21:24:00.000-07:00

The crickets sing in harmony

As Fall begins its reign

A wistful tune in a somber key

An ode to sunlight slain,

A heartfelt hind-leg homily

That prudent creatures heed

For soon the barren time will be

Upon us causing need,

They sing together heartily

A roundabout refrain

Beneath the old crabapple tree

Where I now entertain

Thoughts of living happily

Before my days recede

And crickets croon a dirge for me

My spirit finally freed.

Worth It

2025-10-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

Don’t feel anything

Then, you can’t get hurt.

Opposed to passion's poignant sting?

Make your heart inert.

But if you are the daring type

Who prospers from some pain

Believe the hoopla and the hype

There’s so much more to gain.

Star Power

2025-10-19T04:14:00.000-07:00

The new moon was nubile

All curvy and thin

Venus the vixen

Smiled brighter to win

The eyes of the gazers

Who watched them compete

Enjoying the showdown

Their wonder complete

Until they were blinded

By a glamorous glow

As the headliner came

And stole the whole show.

Leaving Providence

2025-10-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Don't dicker with a deity

It'll never go your way

They’ll spurn your spontaneity

And really make you pay.

Dazzler

2025-10-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

A drop of dew embraced the morning sun

So lovingly a burst of light was born,

A signal that the new day had begun

To grant a glint of hope to the forlorn.

Reflection really had me seeing red

Which then began to scintillate to blue,

The more this little glowing imp was fed

The brighter its intense demeanor grew.

Such burning passion quickly took a toll,

The tender drip was rapidly consumed

But it had seared a purpose in my soul,

To give my all, while knowing I am doomed.

Despite my current journey through the dark

I'll always have the keepsake of that spark.

Take Note

2025-10-10T08:02:00.000-07:00

Fifths and thirds

Are for the birds

And octaves for the shrill

That is unless

Excessive clef

Makes it deeper still

Every tone

Whether glee or groan

Excites one with an ear

While those with tin

May curse the din

For noise is all they hear.

.SOL

2025-10-08T07:21:00.000-07:00

An obsolete extension

Will cancel comprehension

So future minds will never know

The ink infused intention

Of one between the ages

Who went from crumpled pages

To ancient code that doesn’t show

The war that progress wages.