Poetry

October 30, 2018 0

I Am Afraid

A layered poem about the state of life and the world. [...]

A single red Gummy Bear in the middle of an infinite field of white-clear gummy bears.

July 30, 2018 2

Drowning

An old nightmare brought to life. [...]

April 17, 2018 0

Nowhere

A moody adaptation of an old poem that took on a life of its own. [...]

April 15, 2018 0

The Vlogger’s Lament

Why wasn't the vlogger on time? Why not let them explain it in rhyme! [...]

April 11, 2018 0

No Diva

A silly little thing written just for VEDA. [...]

June 24, 2016 0

Trampoline Poetry

Adam reads a new poem, freshly written, from the trampoline he wrote it on. [...]

August 31, 2015 0

The Universe Isn’t Subtle (video version)

A video/vlog version of the previously posted poem, The Universe Isn’t Subtle (A Literal Metaphor In Real Time). Still photography courtesy David Guthrie. MUSIC: Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeod. Photo by Adam J. Manley Photo by David Guthrie Photo by [...]

July 23, 2015 0

The Universe Isn’t Subtle (A Literal Metaphor In Real Time)

[EDIT: There is now a video version of this poem available, for those who prefer their poetry narrated and accompanied by moving flames.] I take the things that hold me back And cast them to the fire I sit in the circle and watch them burn To drums that never [...]

July 19, 2014 0

“Clinton Street” (or “A Night Lived Before”)

A poem inspired by a night out at a party in Portland. A little time travel for the soul. [...]