Poems for the Rest of Us

I try to write for the non-poet for the educated average person who seldom reads a poem just because it is a poem or because poetry is supposed to be mind-expanding.</p>To entertain is I think the primary reason poetry exists at all. I suggest you not try to lap up a book of poetry in one sitting. Just feed yourself a poem or two once you've done something useful like mow the lawn cook dinner or study your favorite software manual. Poetry must be taken sparingly to avoid a certain painful mental bloat not unlike the physical feelings that come from over-consumption of Napoleon rum balls or chocolate éclairs. So here's to having fun with words.</p>