Monthly Archives: June 2010

In Defense of Rhyme

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Inspired by a friend’s comment that rhyming poetry made him “puke,” and relating Bukowski’s admonition of poetry that uses rhyme. Much props to Bukowski, but rhyming is fun. My man William Blake had a good run. There are many ways … Continue reading →

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Having a Bad Day? Hooray!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

I began celebrating my miserable day today. This isn’t a switch-a-roo. I didn’t suddenly find out I was getting a raise. I didn’t learn a valuable lesson. I didn’t end it with a feeling of satisfaction. It was a horrible … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Excuse?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

The critic is an expert. An inner voice that’s an expert at exploiting your weakness. An expert at making excuses. Are you a bad speller? Can’t think of any ideas? Can’t find the time? Do you doomed to failure? Do … Continue reading →

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The Last Bus Ride

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Ambling past the burned out hulk of a bus, listless and bleary, sudden violence erupts without warning, and it’s impossible to get anywhere it’s not a zombie apocalypse. It’s another day on the 22-Fillmore.

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Crazy Weather

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Crazy weather we got here Cold, windy, rain followed by Hot and muggy You want sleet and fog? If you need a tornado, we got ‘em. Snow, sunshine and hurricanes We’re selling 3 for 2! Morning frost and overcast too! … Continue reading →

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Meet Judd

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Judd Surgeon grew up in Jersey.
Clean streets were his playground.
His two dogs,
Lucky and Spike,
His best friends.
His dad managed a bank.
Put bacon on the table in years when banks had many men
Jumping from the ledges of skyscrapers
Before the concrete had fully set. Continue reading →

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The Third Galaxy

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

From The Book of Birth, Tenders of the Stars.Kardis 16.4 Edition: The First Galaxy awoke in darkness. The First Galaxy saw it was alone. The First Galaxy died in grief. The Second Galaxy was born from the body of the … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself Permission

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Writer’s block is all your fault.

It’s all my fault too. At least, my writer’s block is. When I’m face with a blank page, it’s very easy to blame work, lack of ideas, personal stress, a busy social calendar, or the need to “just relax.” But these are all excuses, and worse they are lies.

You have to give yourself permission to write. Continue reading →

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Hashtags with Twitter Tools for WordPress

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

I’m writing this mainly because I couldn’t find an answer. Maybe because searching for a phrase that includes twitter and hashtags is a poor choice. There are a staggering number of sites that track trending topics. The rest seem to … Continue reading →

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First Strike

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

There is a rush of cold wind. The major closes his coat closed around his neck. A shit patrol in a shit country. The camp is mostly quiet. A couple of men laughing telling stories. They are not funny. Not … Continue reading →

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