"The Novelty of i" is Published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine

I am pleased to announce that "The Novelty of i" is published in the local Synchronized Chaos magazine. 
This is what the editor had to say about this piece: "Returning poet Dave Douglas points out that Western society’s modern focus on individualism is not a constant or usual part of our human history.  The concept of individual identity, self expression, value, empowerment and purchasing power, which we now see reinforced through our cultural media and marketing messages, is an artifact of particular times and places and comes with advantages and disadvantages. Douglas critiques the shallow consumerism that he sees as coming out of a culture where people assert their identity through buying the latest personal electronics products."

Seven Nights to Dream - POEM of the MONTH!

Seven Nights to Dream

One world

To multiply

Two hemispheres

Divide –

But three strands

Abide

Four seasons

Of extreme

Five and dime

Worth of advice

Six days

Until yesterday

Seven nights

To dream!

#poem #poetry #dream #abide 

Toy Maker - POEM of the MONTH!

Toy Maker

Toy Maker! Oh, Toy Maker!
Why did you create me –
Create me the way you did?
For I can reason with all I see!

At first look, it’s obvious:
I am missing my strings,
And I cannot reach the sky;
But, my mind has wings!

I have a heart made of wood
And dreams which float
From here to there, and ev’ry
Which way I turn to gloat.

I can boast of all I do,
Because I am a taker!
I may walk wherever I want,
All, without the Toy Maker.

A seemingly innocent walk;
Yet, I am aware of the source
Of the wind shifting from here
To there, all with gentle force.

It’s apparent I have a back,
Many times it’s facing you;
And I have a dynamic voice,
As if this solely gives me value.

Toy Maker! Oh, my Toy Maker!
Why do I have this knowledge?
Because what puzzles me most
Is, I am carved in your image!




#poetry #poem #divine #creator 

The Novelty of i - POEM of the MONTH!

The Novelty of i

The novelty of i

The latest smart phone
Absent of why
Just follow the drone

The novelty of reason
Without reply
What’s still in season?
The novelty of i 

i am the app
 Consolation
i am the map
 Destination

Text of interest
i may respond
i am the loudest
“Like” to correspond

i am the Like
 Emotion
i am the psyche
 Devotion 

i am the spotlight
 Conversation
i am the limelight
 Celebration

The novelty of i
 Promenade –
Receipt of a sigh
 Masquerade

The stage of sound
The novelty of sky –
The ceiling of ground
The novelty of i?

The novelty of i!
The novelty of – i
The novelty – of – i
The – novelty – of – i

The soundboard
Into a lone echo
Unexplored –
The novelty is hollow

Absolute ironclad
A fool to vilify
i am my own fad
The novelty of I


Epilogue

Sounds of new
Thoughts from you
Grasping two
And then a few …

Also published in Synchronized Chaos.

#poem #poetry #selfie #self #self-centered #narcissism #selfishness #appreciation #selflessness 

Escape - POEM of the WEEK!

Escape

 

In the event of fire

Break glass

Make a wish and

Close your eyes,

Kissing your lover

The fervent way to

Maximizing

The moment –

Escape

 

(Now, read it from bottom to top
and feel a different meaning.)

#poet #poetry #poem #love #valentine 

"Imaginarium" Published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine

The poem, "Imaginarium", which was written five years ago, is now published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine! Here's what the editor had to say about this piece, "... in a highly structured, formal and intellectual piece [Dave Douglas], rejoices in the adventure of following the imagination."

#poet #poetry #poem #synchchaos

Inverted (Deception and Truth -- or "Death and Life") - POEM of the MONTH!

Inverted (Deception and Truth -- or "Death and Life")

Artist: Dave Douglas (After effects of the Liberty Fire, Alpine County, CA)

Today is the day of salvation!

But -- you tell me nonetheless that

I am not worthy,

For deep within my heart

You find the darkest secrets.

I think I'm a good person,

Even though ...

Then you tell me that is enough!

What you did for me,

I can't believe

All the little lies;

And look at what I did with

The only life I have,

Yes, this is it --

Yet it's not what I had in mind,

Since the very beginning

Always giving

What may hurt me,

On directing me away from

What truly matters,

This is what you showed me

(Now read it from bottom to top,
and realize who holds the truth.)

#poet #poem #poetry #carpevelo #inversion #repentance #deception #truth #death #life #salvation #2corinthians #alpinecounty #pleasanton #amwriting

(If using a phone to read this poem, turn your phone sideways for the best view of this post.)