I'm going to experiment a little. I added the "all text copyrighted 2004" line in my header to leave me free to post my attempts at poetry or prose. I don't know if I'll actually subject you to that, but I wanted to know the opportunity was there in case I really felt the need. But since I mentioned it, maybe I should post one poem tonite. So, here goes:

Winter

Oh glorious night

cool wind whipping through my hair

the chill takes my breath away

it's almost enough to make me forget

images of love

unrequited emotion

boddhisatva hidden behind the snow

It's one of my favorites, but no one gets it. The boddhisatva thing throws them off.

I promise I won't do this to you often!