Today Verses the Past, Vol. 1: Random Poems I Wrote Long Ago

So far 2015 has been rather slow going, in terms of things I've seen and done and been inspired to write about. Rather than really change that--I have been doing some good reading, watching a variety of movies, chatting with friends and looking forward to an upcoming job interview and exciting trip--I thought I'd fill a blog post in a way I don't think I ever have before. 

With poetry. 

The following are poems I wrote long ago, typically 20-25 years ago. Some are ones I self-published in a pair of books way back when and/or have previously put up on the net. But I barely remember them, so perhaps they'll seem kinda new to you, too. 

I'm not saying they were ever that great but have tried to pick a few that hold up pretty well. Perhaps they'll inspire me to write some new ones. 

Enjoy.