Tag Archives: age

Before Beauty

Posted on December 23, 2023 by John Biscello

Count the number of wrinkles in the night sky. Count the number of wrinkles in the ocean. Tell the sky it is old and beautiful. Tell the ocean it is old and beautiful. Write a note saying—I am old and … Continue reading →

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Romance

Posted on October 17, 2023 by John Biscello

From the series, Japan Poems. Dilapidation a stunning aphrodisiac for the soul hopelessly in love with time’s obscene touch and lusting after erosion as a blatant course of conjugal intimacy.

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Digging in the Dirt

Posted on January 8, 2018 by John Biscello

   The episode played and we laughed at the scenes and punchlines we had seen and heard at least a hundred times. Our laughter was tracked on a loop, because no matter how many times we saw it, always Ralph … Continue reading →

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