looking for the Modern Beats

Modern Day Beats

Looking for the Beats today?

You will find them

sleeping in a car

in the Walmart parking lot

Working for cash

to fill their tank and fix a broken guitar.

You will find them

working two jobs

to support the children after the dad left.

writing poetry on coffee-stained napkins

Looking for the beats today?

You’ll find an autistic shut-in

drawing intricate pictures of Paris

on his bedroom walls

You’ll find an Afghan Vet

in a drug recovery program

trying to come to terms

with the horror, humans can do

writing it down in witness.

Looking for Beats today?

They are all around you.

 

Living the Life

 Living the life

Crying in my sleep
holding it in
like a scream,
anxiety trapped
in tendon and bone
my body aches.
While reaching for
the happy pill,
I vow to learn
how to let it go.

zoot suits vs the Martians

 

It was a hot summer day in Los Angeles, and the zoot suiters were out in full force. They were young, stylish, and full of energy. They loved to dance, listen to music, and have a good time.

But on this day, the zoot suiters were about to face a challenge unlike anything they had ever seen before. A fleet of alien spaceships had appeared over Los Angeles, and they were preparing to attack.

The zoot suiters were scared, but they were also determined to protect their city. They knew that they were outnumbered and outgunned, but they were willing to fight to the death to save Los Angeles.

The aliens attacked with a barrage of lasers and missiles. The zoot suiters were caught off guard, but they quickly recovered and fought back. They used their sharp suits as weapons, and they fought with the courage and determination of lions.

The battle raged for hours, but in the end, the zoot suiters prevailed. They defeated the aliens and saved Los Angeles. The city was safe, and the zoot suiters were heroes.

The zoot suiters were celebrated as heroes, and their victory over the aliens became a legend. They were proof that even the smallest and most unlikely of heroes can make a difference.

The zoot suiters' victory over the aliens had a profound impact on Los Angeles. It showed the city that it was stronger than it thought, and that it could overcome any challenge. The zoot suiters became symbols of hope and resilience, and their story is still told today.

If Odin ran a coffee shop in San Francisco,

 If Odin ran a coffee shop in San Francisco, it would be a place of great power and mystery. The coffee would be strong and flavorful, and the atmosphere would be both welcoming and intimidating. The walls would be lined with books on Norse mythology, and the baristas would be dressed in traditional Viking attire. The coffee shop would be a popular spot for both locals and tourists alike, and it would quickly become a San Francisco institution.

Here are some details about what the coffee shop would be like:

• The coffee shop would be located in a historic building in the heart of San Francisco.
• The shop would be decorated in a Norse style, with wooden beams, stone floors, and furs.
• The coffee would be roasted in-house using beans from around the world.
• The menu would feature a variety of coffee drinks, as well as pastries and light fare.
• The coffee shop would offer free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating.
• The coffee shop would be a popular spot for both locals and tourists alike.

Odin would be a hands-on owner, and he would take pride in the quality of his coffee and the service of his staff. He would be known for his quick wit and his sense of humor, and he would always be willing to chat with customers about Norse mythology or anything else that was on their minds.

The coffee shop would be a place where people could come to relax and unwind, or to learn more about Norse mythology. It would be a place where people could come to connect with their inner Viking.