W. Barrett Munn : Writing

White Man's World

White Man's World

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** I solemnly vow to never again use Mars as a metaphor for the unknown, for the distant, for the inhospitable, or the his..
Pressure to Perform

Pressure to Perform

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The Instapot has removed all mystery from creating risotto; what became of standing by the stove and dipping ladle after ladle o..
Modern Conveniences

Modern Conveniences

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The ice-maker's shot. No longer from electricity's fire will I discover the magic of frozen water. T..
The Noblest of Wishes

The Noblest of Wishes

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Would that I were one who’s noble gracious perpetually. Would that I bestow the premise of charity to pr..
Salvation Show

Salvation Show

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Not a flutter, tent flap’s silent, sweat runs in rivulets,swishes of handmade paper fans, 500 strong, a throng listen ..
Young Love

Young Love

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The arrogance of youth the incredible temerity or perhaps payment for a previous life's sins, youthfulness, to let go to ..
haiku

haiku

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


modern English language short poem based on haiku principles
French Press

French Press

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The second pour of coffee pours lukewarm, the curse of a French Press, I doubt I do it correctly. Raised in a fait..
(A-59) Doppelganger

(A-59) Doppelganger

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** For the second straight night that Godforsaken, Chirp!, wakes me up, I try to ignore it, Chirp!, but can't; Abby, m..
Bed Hair

Bed Hair

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** I feel like a crazoid this morning, cousin to the asteroid, as wild, untamed as my bed hair, as late as the model of my car. ..