





The old comedian
Martin
in our attic lived
a minute
We heartened him with
wine
and he us
with vintages of wit
until
some sinless
citizen
passing over-
heard
our laughter
He died
in irons
rusting
The Last Comedian
Yet
we remember
how he warmed our
throats’
cold corridors
with laughter as
wine
as rushings
of vital
wine
Hello, Friends – – –
The final issue of one of my favorite magazines, Short Circuit, is out today.
A bittersweet moment, but I’m happy to have two pieces in it.
The first is a very short story, The Sweet Striper.
https://short-edition.com/en/story/short-fiction/the-sweet-striper
The second is a poem, I do not begrudge the young.
https://short-edition.com/en/story/poetry/i-do-not-begrudge-the-young
I hope you enjoy them…
That’s all for now, friends.
(You might enjoy my recent collection of poem and drawings, Plumstuff)
Cheers – – –
Friday night I was drunk on sauvignon writing triolets my note- pad slanting to catch the lamp- light For a moment closing my eyes I woke as the dawn was putting on its clothes
From my new collection of poems and drawings, Plumstuff.
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I’d like to read you a poem called “If ever I write a book.” It’s from my new collection of poems and drawings, Plumstuff: https://rollistuff.com/2022/03/16/presenting-plumstuff/
I’ll be seeing you…
Cheers – – –
Hello, Friends – – –
A third review of Plumstuff, my new book of poems and drawings, was published today in Cloud Lake Literary. Have a look:
https://www.cloudlakeliterary.ca/blogposts/book-review-plumstuff-by-rolli
If you’re intersted in ordering a copy, click here.
Have a great weekend, friends.
Cheers – – –
Hello, Friends – – –
Awoke to a rave new review of Plumstuff courtesy of Joe Haward, writing for Cinnabar Moth. Have a look when you get a chance:
Order a copy of Plumstuff from my favorite indie bookstore The Penny University, from my own online shop, or Amazon.
Enjoy your weekend, friends.
Cheers – – –
Hello, Friends – – –
Did you know there’s only one bookstore in the world owned and operated by someone with a bonafide PhD in Coffee? It’s a Canadian bookstore called The Penny University, run by the famous Dr. Coffee. Her shop is now stocked with signed copies of my new collection of poems and drawings, Plumstuff. Help support indie bookstores by ordering a copy from her wonderful shop: https://shop.pennyu.ca/item/1yMUbTnZaD8-iCVoBOkBqA. Order today and receive a free mini art print.
Have a happy Indie Bookstore Day!
Cheers – – –