poetry, dreams, and the body

fallen again

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:10:50 +0000

now I am fallen detached from my dreams knocked down and broken for reasons unknown. fallen again struck down from above a thunderbolt thrown from the father god’s hand. the tower falls when the lightning strikes strength turns to weakness in a flash. the trap is sprung the door slams shut a sharp sudden wind blows out the flame. what is security what is hope what does it mean to be safe. a slip [...]

“dad I got” at The Mental Health Place

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:28:59 +0000

My poem “dad I got”, an excerpt from my book Iron Man Family Outing, was recently featured by psychotherapist Lisa Brookes Kift on her blog, The Mental Health Place. In her introductory remarks, she said, “Rick’s poetry is brave, raw, shocking – and real.” You can read her entire post at The Mental [...]

A writer who cannot write (my first left-handed post)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:04:29 +0000

Almost two weeks ago, I broke my right wrist and shoulder. Hospitalization and surgery were required. I am right-handed so my writing activities are on hold until my wrist and shoulder are healed and rehabilitated. Blog updates will therefore be few and far between for a while. Writing has always been one of [...]

“fused at the wound” at Carnival Against Child Abuse

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:41:50 +0000

My poem “fused at the wound”, an excerpt from my book Iron Man Family Outing, is one of many posts featured in the September 2009 edition of the Blog Carnival Against Child Abuse, which is hosted this month at Mind Parts. The theme this month is significant others, spouses, families, and parenting.

First recommendation for Scapegoat’s Cross

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:56 +0000

My new, yet-to-be-published book, Scapegoat’s Cross: Poems about Finding and Reclaiming the Lost Man Within, has received its first recommendation. Austin therapist Kellen Von Houser, who has been exploring the role of the scapegoat in dysfunctional family systems at her blog Kellevision, described Scapegoat’s Cross as “beautiful and heartfelt” in a recent post entitled [...]

Featured guest on The Secret Lives of Men

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:39:21 +0000

On Tuesday, 9/22, at 2 PM CST, I’ll be the featured guest on Dr. Chris Blazina’s Internet radio show, The Secret Lives of Men, to discuss my first book, Iron Man Family Outing. I’ll talk a bit about the development of the book, share a few of the poems, and visit with Chris about [...]

Iron Man Family Outing reviewed at Men’s Well-Being

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:59:22 +0000

Dr. Phil Tyson, a Manchester UK psychotherapist who specializes in working with men and men’s issues, recently posted his review of my book, Iron Man Family Outing, on his blog, Men’s Well-Being. He concluded his review by saying: Rick’s work, if it is anything, is transformative. It holds out in optimism that by courageously facing [...]

Two years ago today …

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:02:48 +0000

Two years ago today, I woke up on a Sunday morning, the day after an important conversation with someone close, and wrote the following letter: Hello, I’m writing to offer you a complimentary copy of my book, Iron Man Family Outing. I believe this book may be of interest to you. I would be very [...]

scapegoat’s cross

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:46:03 +0000

I’m the judas I’m the traitor I’m the one who told. I’m the scapegoat I’m the mole I’m the one they blame. I’m the one who wouldn’t pretend I’m the one who wouldn’t buy in I’m the one who broke the rules I’m the one who broke the pact. I’m the one who broke the seal I’m the one who broke the silence I’m the one who [...]

Previewing my new book: Scapegoat’s Cross

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:14:48 +0000

I’m pleased to announce the completion of the manuscript for my second book. Scapegoat’s Cross: Poems about Finding and Reclaiming the Lost Man Within is both a companion and a follow-up to my first book, Iron Man Family Outing. I’m very proud of this new work and eager to get it out into [...]

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