Optimism, Empathy and Why We Are Here
“…Soon, I hope, I’ll have again figured out where my career is heading. I will have mastered (insofar as …
Author Archives: Ronald E. Shields
Talent, Inspiration and Chaos
“The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire and persistence.” Milton Glaser …
Writing, Pain and Frankenstein’s Monster
“I do find writing a very painful process. I never understand writers who say it’s enjoyable.” -Tom Wolfe ‘A very …
Lament For My Religion
How to be guiltless when penance is the sin? I am wary of a Redeemer, A Nazarene claiming all souls, …
Memories In The Old Brain
-the smell of watera scent hanging in the aira trail through parched, barren landnow greened by rainin a time of …
We Know How Much A Man Contains*
Seeds and miracles a mechanical spirit The Father, The Mother, sons of steel, daughters of the revolution. The will to …
Ci Oyate*
The savage stick does not come softly, it is swift, full of vengeance in the white hand of justice. …
True Belief
With one wet match I will light this oil soaked heart Put fire to the brand iron Press it to …
Spring In The Land Of Promise
Boundaries are exploding. Lines once drawn disappear in a hail of wind. The sand is alive …
Lakeside
The grass is not emerald green. It is a thicker shade, more inviting. Welcoming as a field …
Poetry on the run 