The fine folks at Treehouse (re; the last post) asked me to put together something for the Five Things Feature. So, here we have five haikus for the Unsung Rolling Stones - Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Andrew Loog Oldham, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor. Inspired by a visit to Exhibitionism in Nashville, and delivered in verse.Continue reading "The Unsung Five – Rolling Stones Haikus"
Silently
For your pleasure, a new flash fiction of mine titled "Silently," published at Treehouse (the home of "good, short writing"). Thanks as always, for the read. Best, Doug. https://treehouselit.com/2018/06/21/brief-encounter-silently/
Gumshoe Bumble
Happy to have a new flash fiction entitled "Gumshoe Bumble," published up at 101 Stories, "a comprehensive ecosystem and community that can support writers, editors, and readers." Their words. My words are the following, this compressed noir update. https://101words.org/gumshoe-bumble/
Ode to the Blue Room
Happy to report on another new poem of mine published - “Ode to the Blue Room” - featured in the latest One Sentence Poems (Right Hand Pointing poetry journal). This piece follow a distinct Nashville vibe but riffs off some other things, as well. And, yes it's one sentence. Hope you enjoy it, Doug. http://www.onesentencepoems.com/osp/doug-hoekstra-ode-to-the-blue-room/
Buk
Hot off the presses, a new poem of mine titled “Buk," appearing in the June edition of Better than Starbucks – an online/print poetry journal, full of "great books, sharp wit, and great authors." Enjoy! https://www.betterthanstarbucks.org/poetry-free-verse
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