Retired movie nut living in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a wonderful wife, Kristen and pomchi baby, Sharma
Author: JONATHAN MOYA
New Bethany
New Bethany Be sworn and baptized by John on the Jordan, Jesus’ ministry Embarked, unsaintly leper Only to the Roman mean The fig tree cursed, fanes Now scourged to Na Holy oil anointing feet of a Sinless new Birth. A …
Leaving Florida
The first sign of change was a house redo— Wood floors laid, countertops set, kitchen new, The first echo of Florida adieu To Tennessee Mountains that called me true. – My heart died in the heat of that summer In …
Our Very Good Year 2002
Our Very Good Year 2002 Disney was still our home and vacation, Still a shining castle in our new life, Until the work became aggravation And forced us to refocus all our pride. – Shakespeare was a dog enjoying the …
Our 18 Day Post 9/11 Marriage
Our 18 Day Post 9/11 Marriage In a world crumbling in fear of towers We started our brand new life together. In a D. C. rich of men of powers We started our brand new life forever. – While the …
Our Seven Year Sonnet
Seven years married yet eight sonnets come In this strange arithmetic God gives more Than the eight minus one in man’s kingdom. Seven heaven is plus more in His Swore. – It is not necessary to believe in me And …
The Serpent in the Manger Straw
The Serpent in the Manger Straw I spit on thee Oh Son of God and Man who tries to wash clean my dark throne. – I caused man to fall, with the bite of a simple fruit, the core …
Sonnet For My Two Good Little Boys Passed On
Marvin was a scruffy ball of black puff With two beady eyes that cried out for love. Even when he bit, he wasn’t that rough All he wanted was to play and be shoved. – Shakey and he would play …
