I’ve known such heroes

who have never touched

a lawn mower

pulled that idiot unforgivable starter cord that never works

tiny baby turtles walk into

the huge breaking pacific waves not many will survive

that’s the deal, how the song goes

About the Author

“I write out of necessity, 

not to go nuts. 

When everything’s good,
I don’t feel the need to write.”

Stephen Goldberg is a playwright, poet, jazz musician. 

Originally from New York City, he has lived in Vermont for the last 38 years. He has written and directed over 26 plays.  

His last publication Screwed five plays Stephen Goldberg, Fomite Press. 

Website: stephenjgoldberg.com