rdarmstrong.jpg RD Armstong aka Raindog Photo: Jim Coke

My friends call me Raindog. About fifteen years ago, I realized that there was more to life than working, eating, sleeping and messin’ around with some gal. So I began a search for the one thing that would fulfill me. I soon realized that there was no single thing that would get it done, so I branched out into a multi-disciplinary approach.

In my search for creative expression and fulfillment I have tried music and writing (poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction). I found satisfaction in both, but as time passed my natural tendency for living beyond my means (in this case, cerebral) caused me to turn these into ‘projects’; so, hence, the need for something fresh. My musical skills, unlike my musical tastes, are pretty crude. I like to experiment, but that limits the audience. Lately, it’s been a blend of poetry and painting. Here are some recent examples.

Once again Raindog (RD Armstrong) raises the level of expectation for his vision as a poet and writer, with the publication of FIRE AND RAIN (his first major collection, and the first of a two volume set). Fire and Rain can be purchased directly here. (Click on the cover to enlarge.)

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Here is a poem from this volume…

VACANCY

There was no vacancy
in fact the whole place had been shut down
locked up
the contents of each room
covered with sheets
shades drawn
doors shut
locked
The paint is peeling
the foliage
dying
A fine layer of dust
covers
all.
I will clean the old place up
make it livable
again.
Slap some paint on
open the windows
unlock all the doors
air it out
Get out the “Murphy’s”
clean, clean, and clean some more.
Clean and polish
the old sign
so you’ll know
There’s a vacancy
You’re room is all ready
bed made up
flowers
fresh picked
on the nightstand
The register is open
and ready for you to sign in.
The staff
ready to serve you.
“Do you have any baggage?”

Raindog Armstrong recites an original poem, Eyes Like Mingus, from his new collection, Fire & Rain.

“I read the poems you sent from FIRE and RAIN and even though I’m generally a Raindog-fan, I especially liked these a lot: Wall to Wall Emptiness and The Poem Will Save You and C.R.A.P. is the best.” — Angela C. Mankiewicz

“Like the new stuff.” – S. A. Griffin


“Damn fine poems. You say things directly; without the smokescreen, without the academic mittens.” – Don Winter

“Wow I really like these poems. Where have you been hiding them?” – Rebecca Morrison


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