Adrift in a Haiku
Adrift in a Haiku Battered thoughts adrift Lifejackets disappearing Applause driving me
Flying high on the wings of confidence and anticipation
Flying high on the wings of confidence and anticipation This week that is coming on the heels of valentine’s day, is a grand one for me. I’m starting a new position that will be extremely challenging but for which I have been essentially preparing for the last few […]
The psychology of writing about the workplace: The Premio Dardos Award
The psychology of writing about the workplace: The Premio Dardos Award When I first started this blog a couple of years ago, I did so somewhat on a dare for work. I wrote a few posts here and there and all of a sudden I started […]
I suffer no bibliophobia but my mom would twitch in her grave
I suffer no bibliophobia but my mom would twitch in her grave I am going to admit to something that will probably cause my mom to twitch in her grave. Well, do those that are cremated proverbially twitch in their graves? Either way, she will be aghast at […]
When you ask an organ grinder for feedback you don’t want to hear from the monkey in the workplace
When you ask an organ grinder for feedback you don’t want to hear from the monkey in the workplace Feedback is difficult for many to process both in personal and work realms. For some managers, providing feedback is akin to getting a root canal. For many […]
Is there ever an elegant way to get out of a cab in New York City especially if going Commando?
Is there ever an elegant way to get out of a cab in New York City especially if going Commando? At some past Red Carpet events lately some female celebrities have been flashing a bit more than their smile. Paris Hilton, apparently, likes to go commando […]
Raise that fist for liberty: For freedom waits in the ring for no one
Punch the dreary unsettled sky Pound the iron-cased hearts Jab at the haughty chin Lance that sneering infected smile Knock out the long-standing lies Ball up that fist one last time For freedom waits in the ring for no one Go ahead and raise that fist for liberty […]
I came across a dead bird today
I came across a dead bird today I paused and Quietly cried It just laid there broken and grey Energy and stasis bound to collide Little bird, little bird No mom there to mend Your chirps no longer heard I weep as you ascend Here, your spirited wings […]
Grief: The chimes of the clock are always mocking
Sadness The heart bleeds mourning ashes Sorrow cannot be measured along the axis Denial Truth and solace come in too small a vial Another mind-chilling trial Guilty The soul fires up questions in a tizzy The hands shake with gritty self-pity Anger Ire is a mighty rapidly-paced dancer […]
Reach for the stars while the heart wheezes
Reach for the stars while the heart wheezes Flush the flesh Bite the foot Syomp the hand Belt out a lyrical storm Primp the surrounding green sea Fiercely piercing the wide-eyes pupils The lightning flashes hand-whisk the mind While the heart wheezes on by Go […]
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