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Holy Sonnet 6

Posted on July 31, 2016 by dhadbawnik

Let’s not fight over the check that’s coming all too soon; the waiter’s weaving through the tables with his tray — we can’t split it, either, there’s no going Dutch with Death who demands payment in full, prompt and exact. … Continue reading →

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Holy Sonnet 8

Posted on July 21, 2016 by dhadbawnik

The Zika virus can’t be sent to hell. You can’t put brain-eating algae on trial, and the alligator that dragged that boy into the lake won’t have to answer for its sins — so why should I, just because I’m … Continue reading →

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Holy Sonnet 1

Posted on June 17, 2016 by dhadbawnik

Batter-up to my heart, triple-threat God you who can hit harder than a slugger on ‘roids staring down a pitcher who’s got nothing left in his arm, a hanging curve looped right over the plate, square up and smash that … Continue reading →

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Spenser palimpsest

Posted on April 7, 2016 by dhadbawnik

One day I carved her name upon the stall Door, but the janitor painted over it; So I wrote it on a different wall But some wise guy drew a giant arrow With the note, “Nice piece of ass!” Pointing … Continue reading →

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