Vallejo Poet Laureate 2017-2019
“Generations” is a poem from the book Armor Against the Dawn. I’m happy to report that this poem, which was my favorite of my entries, won First Place in Published Poetry and Reserve Best of Show in Poetry at this year’s Solano County Fair. It previously won a red ribbon for Second Place in Any…
“Cabinet Construction” is a poem about political corruption and cronyism in government. Although I did have a certain political figure in mind upon writing, feel absolutely free to apply it to your favorite corrupt politician, as one person certainly holds no monopoly in that area. “Cabinet Construction” won a 2nd place red ribbon in “Presidental…
“Fine China” by D.L. Lang won 3rd place in Any other Poetry at the 2017 Marin County Fair. “Fine China” is a metaphor for living life to the fullest, and is one of my favorites of my own poetry. It appears in the 2016 book Armor Against the Dawn. I also won a second place…
May this country rise above its divisions, act out of love and not hatred, and may goodness, kindness, and fairness prevail. May we stick together and keep each other safe from harm. May we act out, peacefully, in protest of hatred. May our nation survive and act on her ideals of equality, liberty, justice, freedom,…
Muddy Boots, Mirrored Lakes A vineyard is just a fancy word for grape farm. The grass is green. The leaves are yellow. The rain has fallen. The turkeys are perched high on fence posts like guardians. It’s a good day for hiking. Just south of the roaring highway. Strolling softly as birds join in joyful…
Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma has declared Oct 13th Oil Field Prayer Day. Seriously. The Church of Holy Crude The governor of my former home state has asked us all to pray. The governor of my former home state practices a different faith. The governor of my former home state has anointed us with oil….