Poems
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Memory and humor often surface in these pieces. Written during my daily commute, I call them my “542” poems, named for the bus route where many were composed.
- No Problem-o
- Pretend Amnesia
- Cautionary Texas Tale
- True Story
- Fine Art
- No Whip
- National Poetry Month
- Far
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My poetry reflects a contemplative tone, shaped by a narrative-driven sensibility: engaging openings, thoughtful development, and satisfying closure.
- Rita: Portrait in gray and white
- The Quiet Work of Yellow
- To Linda, on a sign
- The World We Mean
- A Measure of Heaven
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I imagine backstories for briefly mentioned figures in the Bible—those who appear, influence the narrative, and then disappear.
- Father's choice
© 2026 Michael Heavener