Author: davestankowicz

Dave Stankowicz is a retired educator who lives on an island off the coast of Portland, Maine with his wife Debbie Jordan and their dog Cody. Liberated from the responsibilities of teaching he has found the space and time to pursue so much that interests him. Dave is the former host of the WMPG radio show Palm Wine Radio, and currently hosts Next To Silence - an hour long show that explores different themes, genres, artists and record labels. Next to Silence can be streamed live on Peaks Island Radio at https://peaksislandradio.com on Mondays and Fridays @ 7:00 PM EDT, and Tuesdays @noon. You can also stream archived shows at his site (category: next to silence) He continues his lifelong efforts to master space and time.

Rats


 Vermin scare sparks
 disquiet alarm;
 surge of toxic indignation.

Urban Groove


 Enigmatic intensity
 sets the dialogue
 of the city.

Dream Gate


 Through the dream  gate
 to convention,
 rest with confidence
 in not knowing.

Portal


 Kick down doors,
 see through mirrors,
 know your shadow,
 rail against calamity.

November 27, 2019 – Portland – Tintype Clouds

Dream Gate


 Through the dream gate
 to convention,
 rest with confidence
 in not knowing.

Impersonation

 
 Be the King;
 wear a false identity,
 claim what can never
 be yours.

The Ladies


 Authenticity:
      of spirit,
      and being alive;
 can’t help smiling.

In the Wind


 Sinuous canvas dragons
 breathe benevolent winds
 of good fortune.

April 16, 2005 – Mannequins – New York City