Butch Decatoria : Writing

POETRY

POETRY

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


1. Poetry is Writing what all we felt When the heart is asked To translate. 2. Poetry is Love, Made malleable Through the eyes Which b..
Spiraling

Spiraling

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


Let’s dispense With the pleasantries or pageantry Of Dispensaries (A line that stretches round like Studio 54) Legalized by the vote ..
Organically

Organically

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


Create not master. Mindful painter sculptor mime. Let it happen thus.
A Lifeless Laughter

A Lifeless Laughter

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


Through the ether A mimicry of humanities Through the wires All I hear is indemnity The lifeless Are laughing At flatscreens I se..
The Late Bloom

The Late Bloom

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


1. Remember the puppet that you were who thought himself a real boy still only just a boy remember like perusal of hate mail th..
Special

Special

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


“Get ready for work” And I’m lighting A cigarette. I’m beginning with the end, Understanding now. My human sorr..
Flightless Birds II

Flightless Birds II

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


II. A box is not a home A home lovingly Warm Wonderful (Take three beans Mark each a color with sharpies. Place in a box See which ju..
Vegas Wedding (Senryu)

Vegas Wedding (Senryu)

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


“I do’s” through sunroofs. Hallelujah honeymoons. Marriage number two.
Dinosaur (Senryu)

Dinosaur (Senryu)

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


Old life only bones. Our flesh once giants lies dust. That feeling extinct.
Commonalities (Senryu)

Commonalities (Senryu)

A Poem by Butch Decatoria


Disco-bounce Afro’s, Bald white men with great big beards: Walking mirror balls.