Scott GardinerGolden GateWho was it that jumped off the Golden Gate? I was a fine physical specimen At the top of my game until I was at least…6? Laughter.1 min read·Nov 19, 2023----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedHere I AmThe predator is at my front door He wants to devour all that I am The bill collector is at my back door He wants whatever is left The…3 min read·Jan 10, 2019----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedLast Chance TownI walk down the street and I see the same faces day after day They don’t even look human, more like a mask made out of clay I have to touch…3 min read·Jul 28, 2017----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedMoments Fade AwayThe melancholy of the moonlight Gradually gives way To the effervescent sunlight To the reassuring day I shield my eyes against the…1 min read·Jul 25, 2017----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedFull CircleOut the door To streets and stores Pimps and whores1 min read·Jul 21, 2017----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedWe’re All Going to Die Someday BluesThe young mother dies giving birth She was just born in the wrong century The astronaut plummets back to Earth He burns up upon reentry A…3 min read·Jul 20, 2017----
Scott GardinerinPoets Unlimited29,000 DaysYour eyes crack open, it’s the start of another day Did you know you’ll do this 29000 times, if you live to be 80? Maybe you’ll sit down…2 min read·Nov 29, 2016----
Scott GardinerinPoets UnlimitedCounter-IntuitiveI only keep what I have earned That’s why my satchel is empty Only attack when it’s undeserved My strikes are always pre-emptive1 min read·Nov 23, 2016----