Wilyem Clark : Writing

Repetitive Questions

Repetitive Questions

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


Is this ache merely cynicism setting in, Or has the whole world turned surly and vile? Has friendship become an outdated notion? Is backstabbing ..
Plant Mnemonics

Plant Mnemonics

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


Salvia: Dinky windsocks Sticking out from a stem, Or maybe curled tongues Dripping saliva. Shift that I, and there you have it-- Salvia. Marig..
Ashiq

Ashiq

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


I am an Ashiq in spirit,Conceived in Qadir's mystic hourWhen the rivers cease their swirlings,When the trees and grasses whisper,When Elias haunts the..
The Long Game

The Long Game

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


I play the long game,Combinatorial eloquence.If strangers on subways can ask where to go,Then someone can ask...But will I go?The deejay's booth resem..
Superior

Superior

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


(With apologies to Mr. Longfellow.)I.Here I stand by Gitche Gumee,By the shining Big-Sea-Water,What we now call Lake Superior,Still a shining Big-Sea-..
 Missed Connections

Missed Connections

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


I saw you everywhere, at all times: Drinking boilermakers at Freddie's. Riding the ultralong Rosslyn escalator. In your mailman garb heading home. ..
The Middle Ward

The Middle Ward

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


A furnace of light invades the rear room; What lies beyond cannot be seen: The glare is incredible. In the margin of darkness Insecurities hold sw..
Untitled

Untitled

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


Ferocity drives my private thoughts; Is it fair to condemn all humanity For stupidity and wrongheadedness, Versus lauding the noble one percent, A..
Untitled

Untitled

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


Bare trees in April, A stark and indefinite spring. Our middle region's weather patterns Are disrupted, spiking back and forth In irregular heartb..
Untitled

Untitled

A Poem by Wilyem Clark


I should be happy with my scaled-down life; After all, I'm privileged: I don't have to worry about What shall I eat? Where shall I sleep? How..