Here Is

A next attempt.

To stay in a body and stay porous,

To maintain devout involvement 

with the shattering senses.

To salvage in a moment

some rescue for the next,

when this––attendant?

riddled with punctures

and verging brittle 

is needing renewal

again.

Author: Stacey C. Johnson

I keep watch and listen, mostly in dark places.

7 thoughts on “Here Is”

  1. The Portly Politico – Tyler James Cook is a singer-songwriter and bon vivant living in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He sings and plays sax, keys, and bass, and rhythm guitar. He won the 2012 Artsville Songwriting Contest's People's Choice Prize for his original song "Contest Winner." When he's not teaching, composing, transcribing, and arranging music, he spends time with Dr. Wife and their two dogs, Murphy and Nugget, as well as their koi fish, minnows, and aquatic snails. He also maintains _The Portly Politico_, a politics and culture blog, at https://www.theportlypolitico.com.
    The Portly Politico says:

    What a fascinating creature!

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  2. Alz Gusta Presents – Alex Gust was born in Spokane, Washington in 1974, the only child of Auri Gust and Bill Spencer. He was raised by his mother, Auri, from the time he was one years old. He has written several screenplays, Blaze, The Unworthy Ones, The Case of the Misophonia Revenge, and The Break Fast Track with his wife, Angela Gust. They went on to make these into short films on YouTube under their production company, Alz Gusta Presents. His areas of focus are suspense, dark comedies, poetry, and women’s empowerment. While growing up, he witnessed the struggles of his mother in a misogynistic work culture and how she has overcome these obstacles. Because of this, he focuses on stories that deal with womens burdens and he aims to shine light on their triumphs in the face of such adversities. Additionally, growing up with dyslexia made learning to read difficult. However, he sees this as a gift that provided him with a different way to see the world. This is reflected in his writings. He lives with his wife in a small town near Olympia, Washington. Alex continues to craft screenplays, as well as poetry. He also spends time creating oil paintings, acting at local community theaters, and making short films with his seven grandchildren.
    Alz Gusta Presents says:

    From one atom to the next you will salvage your soul! You are the phoenix

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    1. What awesome encouragement, Alex. Thank you. I should probably print this one out as a reminder to keep at my desk : )

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      1. Alz Gusta Presents – Alex Gust was born in Spokane, Washington in 1974, the only child of Auri Gust and Bill Spencer. He was raised by his mother, Auri, from the time he was one years old. He has written several screenplays, Blaze, The Unworthy Ones, The Case of the Misophonia Revenge, and The Break Fast Track with his wife, Angela Gust. They went on to make these into short films on YouTube under their production company, Alz Gusta Presents. His areas of focus are suspense, dark comedies, poetry, and women’s empowerment. While growing up, he witnessed the struggles of his mother in a misogynistic work culture and how she has overcome these obstacles. Because of this, he focuses on stories that deal with womens burdens and he aims to shine light on their triumphs in the face of such adversities. Additionally, growing up with dyslexia made learning to read difficult. However, he sees this as a gift that provided him with a different way to see the world. This is reflected in his writings. He lives with his wife in a small town near Olympia, Washington. Alex continues to craft screenplays, as well as poetry. He also spends time creating oil paintings, acting at local community theaters, and making short films with his seven grandchildren.
        Alz Gusta Presents says:

        I just can’t get enough of your writing! It is remarkably deep and complex!

  3. Bartholomew Barker – Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where he has hosted monthly workshops for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2021, 2024 & 2025 as well as the Best of the Net Anthology in 2024. His work has appeared in The Lake, Autumn Sky Poetry Daily, Panoply, Tipton Poetry Journal, the Gyroscope Review and the Naugatuck River Review among others.
    Bartholomew Barker says:

    Intricate poetry. Well done!

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