W. Barrett Munn : Writing

Damage (Out of) Control

Damage (Out of) Control

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Never in plaid knee high fall -- Blood surges south with schoolgirls. Spring brings allure of others near. You never k..
Lawrence in Arabia

Lawrence in Arabia

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Canvas shed for linen August always, light wraparound camel approved, fingers filled with sand the savage lands ..
Self-Seeding Flower Children

Self-Seeding Flower Children

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** When we reconciled, the house began to smile again, violets we thought dead raised their heads and blossomed, the c..
Investigation

Investigation

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Back then, I'd wake early just to listen.I'd hear the sound of the crimson horizon mimicking roosterscrowing,I'd hear a flush o..
The Names of Some Southern Streams

The Names of Some Southern Streams

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** A Stream begins as a trickleof the purest kind. Streams merge and flow into rivers. One person aloneisn't a stream; streams a..
haiku 96

haiku 96

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


haiku
Life as a Psychopath

Life as a Psychopath

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** I became invisible at twenty-three, convinced myself of my invincibility, walked out, closed the door on family. ..
Getting Lost at a Political Rally

Getting Lost at a Political Rally

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The Greek Chorus is first to speak, sad sacks and clowns, painted smiles and frowns, pitiful ululations. Do you fee..
Roe Was More Than Fish Eggs

Roe Was More Than Fish Eggs

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The ancient witch reached for a wire hanger and began to whistle Sinatra’s My Way. She cackle..