czvasser

Author: czvasser

As a kid, I grew up in Morrisania, in the Bronx and learned to grow food in the Crotona Park victory garden. That ultimately led to a green career including 20 years at the Bronx Zoo and more than 30 years in non-profit management. I learned to cook at my grandmothers knee before I was 10 years old and still love it. My love basketball and I referee boys, girls High School Varsity and recreational basketball. I write, I write, I write. I was an English major with a thought of going into journalism. Hmm, but I still write everyday.

March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 czvasser Fried Chicken, Morning Coffee

Periscope

The wake before alarm
the sheets have bath capacity
the air is faintly you
radiating
magnetically pulling
intentionally touching
I think to periscope depth
could this go on
remembering the mission

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 czvasser Afroticity

Make America Great Again?

The greatness of our nation requires the active participation of an engaged and vibrant citizenry. – Barack Obama

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March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 czvasser Fried Chicken

Magic Hour

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

When air is not breath
and water is not life
men turn into things
fair and foul
courageously perform
or hide
there is a magic
no sigil can spell
no incantation can provoke
no love can consummate.