Flash of Brilliance

By Ben Bielert The flashes of brilliance,alight when they do.A shooting star turningnight sky to purple and blue. Piercing monotony,a rapier cutting burlap.Coarsness of realitycut by adventurous spirit. One never knows how manywill come along in a lifetimeeach could be the last ever seenthe last run of the rusty machine. And how long will it … Continue reading Flash of Brilliance →

Bukowski Missed a Few Points

By: Ben Bielert So you wanna be a writer?Well, yes I fucking do,so don't tell me that I can't,just because it's shaken you. It comes roaring out of you,just like a waterfall,if it doesn't come unbidden,then it's worth nothing at all. You know, sometimes it is work,so, I'm sorry to burst your bubble,but it doesn't … Continue reading Bukowski Missed a Few Points →

Today is the Day

I have one day off this week, and I'm going to spend it doing what I really want to do. Right now it's the few hours in the wee morn of Sunday before the rest of the family wakes up. The house is quiet, I turned on the little space heater in the den and … Continue reading Today is the Day →