Jerrod R Whitman, Poet & Author

25, Jun 2026
Nathen in the Mists

Nathen in the Mists will be out and available near the end of August

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10, Oct 2026
Books

My book, Nathan in the Mists: A Father’s Journey, is now available on Amazon in paperback or as a digital download. My second book, Nathan in the Mists: A Time to Heal, will be out shortly; I just sent the manuscript to the publisher. These two books will be it…

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10, Oct 2026
Little spoons

— *Little Spoons* I have some tiny golden spoons. They were for spices — for saffron, for salt, for the small measures. I gave one to a friend. I’ve known him five years. He uses it to put meth in his pipe. He is a functioning addict. I do care…

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3, Oct 2026
Smoke and Scriptures

**Smoke and Scripture**Goodness does not require God. It requires compassion, justice, equality, empathy. On the contrary evil needs no malevolent force, it needs jealousy, pride and ignorance.Yet we builtCenturies of smoke and scriptureCreatedTo devolveAny responsibility,Excusing a world where wealth punishesThe downtrodden,Where comfort gains a sanctimonious throne,Letting want go freeWhile ignorance…

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28, Sep 2026
Monday morning.

Good morning. I trust the beginning of the week will be positive. The weather is holding up wonderfully. I also have not seen any suffering,  outside of the usual encountered in a city. Know this , I have not seen repercussions of that orange mans nasty tarrifs and threats. London…

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19, Sep 2026
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5, Sep 2026
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28, Aug 2026
The people alone

Madam Discipline always obeys the rules.  Choking back a tear, dripping in devastation,  devoid of emotion, she stands —  alone. There was nothing she could do.  She awakens — as Punishment gleefully rubs her hands  while Rebellion with her intimidators march outside.  as the people settle into the cold.  No…

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23, Aug 2026
Flight of Icarus

*The Flight of Icarus*From deep within my loins love stirs.A lynx leaps.As the owl watches, bringing ancient mythsof love and lust to a realityin the nighttending sacramental fires Subconscious, simple and clear.Is my mind here?Bacchanalian rites, ancient ritual.In a place that Morpheus commandsFrom the scents of balsam and hickory springs Helen,divine…

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16, Aug 2026
Some quotes and quips.

By denying me my humanity, you shove your religion in my face. Inflation When I was a boy, finding a dollar was a thrill. Now I have to wonder if its worth the pain of bending over. To be resilient, rise with the morning and embrace the day, for mystery…

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16, Aug 2026
Where Lily of the Valley and Crocus Bloom.

It is my destiny to remember.Yesterday rules my heart.There is no tomorrow where you are concerned.The days you made me smile,The times you held me tight.I remember every detail. Yesterday is your land, where you live.There is no room for tomorrow.I can’t forget you. Like a spring blossom you return…