Author Archives: Jim Stewart

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Short Review of David James Duncan’s “Sun House”

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Jim Stewart

David James Duncan is an American treasure. His latest novel, Sun House, is a tour de force. It took him almost two decades to get it to his readers, but it was worth the wait. I’ve never read another book … Continue reading →

Posted in Humans, humor, Man, Perception, Sun, Woman, women, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Onyx and Silver

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Jim Stewart

You and I are differentWhen we know who we areBut beyond that major mysteryWe can’t get farYou and I we cannot beThe lies we are. Sailing ships of onyx and silverYou know, we all have our dreamsWe have our lovers … Continue reading →

Posted in Humans, Life, love, Poem, Song | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Snapshot of

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Jim Stewart

a goldfinch singinga glide of tumbled notes the burden of heat–a giant python weight– wraps my chestconstricting my viewof the world the low afternoon moon pays duesfrom my empty pockets an armada of frogssing for each other where the current … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Birds, Consciousness, crow, Uncategorized | Tagged | 10 Comments

Simple Wish (Acrostic)

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Jim Stewart

Today the veil of snow descendsOn the pasture of beach weeds I call the lawn.Until the weather warms, it willLie in state, as does your memory, my furry friend.Oh, that you could see the white and feel,Under your paws, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog, family, Gratitude, Life, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

Gibbous Moon

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Jim Stewart

A gibbous moon hangs in a treeNot quite full but it’s getting thereShows me what you mean to meI’m not going anywhere Its light washes my open eyesAnd leaks behind my wallsIt opens my doors and triesTo steady my soul … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gratitude, love | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

God Without Religion (for Barry Lopez)

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jim Stewart

Maybe our star is just an orb of fusion held by gravity and physics to apply energy to our little nonet here atthe spiral edge of a galaxy we can almost comprehend with the awareness we have acquired over our … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Lopez, Consciousness, Gratitude, Humans, religion | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Haiku: Well Rested Bulls (for Martha)

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Jim Stewart

Elk resting easy;We all managed our distance;They were unconcerned. (elk photo: Jim Stewart)

Posted in animals, elk, Haiku, nature, Oregon, pals, Poem, Wildlife | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

When Your Cover is Blown

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim Stewart

Hobnobbin’ with a dangerous crewNo time to worry, too much to doMakin’ my way through a forest of timeDirection might slip and turn on a dime It’s reading like a story in a news magazineTelling me my brain is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lyrics, Poem, Truth, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Oh, Manifesto

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Jim Stewart

I believe: We are all miracles;Even the sun, someday, must die;The ocean is patient;Unfettered capitalists are impatient;All genders need love. Poverty doesn’t arise from a lack of ambition;Skin is a marvelous organ whose color is irrelevant to character;Forgiveness and gratitude … Continue reading →

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Haiku–Cardinal Sin

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jim Stewart

A Cardinal sin might be pedophilia; or poop in the nest. (Cardinals: religionandpolitics.org; Cardinal: wallpapercave.com)

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