anamorphosis

Measure my love in perspective
And perhaps you’ll find
The trifling effects of distance
Your structure evokes

Charcoal Portrait Study #1

I was once an apprentice to my grandfather who happens to be a still-life painter. Spending high school summer days visiting his gallery, admiring his collection…

pagtangi at pangungulila

Sa aking paglipad, dala ko ang iyong alaala
Aking iuukit sa matatayog na ulap
Ang nangungusap mong mga mata
At labing puno ng tamis at ligaw na salitang
tumatakas sa iyong puso at diwa.

Oscar – My Glorious Tabby

I’m recently owned by a new pet kitten I acquired from the owner of the rehearsal studio my band regularly visits. Receiving amorous glances, I couldn’t…

cliffhanger

Madness and fervency
Whipped into a tasty meringue
A single bite intended for the innocent and beautiful

The John Lennon 71st Birthday Contest

On November 1, I received a Halloween treat in my e-mail from Brandon Kress of the The John Lennon Songwriting Competition which read: Congratulations Clemen! The following…