Jeremy Cantor
@jeremycantorpoet.bsky.social
Retired test-tube jockey (synthetic chemistry, lube-oil blending, hazwaste handling). Two books of poetry published (Kelsay Books): _Wisteria from Seed_ (2015), _Remodeling the Zen Master's Kitchen_ (2025), both on Amazon. Married 40 years (so far).
FIRST DATE WITH ATHENA (a senryu)
The owl at sunset
let me see her great wings spread
too early, she thought
—Jeremy Cantor
The owl at sunset
let me see her great wings spread
too early, she thought
—Jeremy Cantor
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
FIRST DATE WITH ATHENA (a senryu)
The owl at sunset
let me see her great wings spread
too early, she thought
—Jeremy Cantor
The owl at sunset
let me see her great wings spread
too early, she thought
—Jeremy Cantor
"Now winter is nigh, let us fly
To my log cabin home in the sky!" — The Incredible String Band
To my log cabin home in the sky!" — The Incredible String Band
December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Now winter is nigh, let us fly
To my log cabin home in the sky!" — The Incredible String Band
To my log cabin home in the sky!" — The Incredible String Band
Sometimes the goal of destructive policy is — surprise! — destruction.
December 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Sometimes the goal of destructive policy is — surprise! — destruction.
P.S.
I'd gladly trade my best sweater for
One really good metaphor!
I'd gladly trade my best sweater for
One really good metaphor!
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
P.S.
I'd gladly trade my best sweater for
One really good metaphor!
I'd gladly trade my best sweater for
One really good metaphor!
Last time (only time?) that happened to me was when the person delivering groceries ID'd me because there was liquor in the order. Sure feels good!
December 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Last time (only time?) that happened to me was when the person delivering groceries ID'd me because there was liquor in the order. Sure feels good!
And some, their cat.
December 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
And some, their cat.
"Ехали на тройке с бубенцами..."
We rode a sleigh pulled by a team of three horses, with bells jingling...
That's the first line of "Дорогой длинною," the song that Gene Raskin stole, re-wrote as "Those Were the Days" with a ruined meter, and took credit for.
We rode a sleigh pulled by a team of three horses, with bells jingling...
That's the first line of "Дорогой длинною," the song that Gene Raskin stole, re-wrote as "Those Were the Days" with a ruined meter, and took credit for.
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Ехали на тройке с бубенцами..."
We rode a sleigh pulled by a team of three horses, with bells jingling...
That's the first line of "Дорогой длинною," the song that Gene Raskin stole, re-wrote as "Those Were the Days" with a ruined meter, and took credit for.
We rode a sleigh pulled by a team of three horses, with bells jingling...
That's the first line of "Дорогой длинною," the song that Gene Raskin stole, re-wrote as "Those Were the Days" with a ruined meter, and took credit for.
I'll be right over!
December 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'll be right over!
What is the nickname of the mafioso who carries only a rubber knife and squirtgun?
"Chicken" Cacciatore
"Chicken" Cacciatore
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What is the nickname of the mafioso who carries only a rubber knife and squirtgun?
"Chicken" Cacciatore
"Chicken" Cacciatore
Urologist: Does your urine burn?
Me: I don't know, I never tried to light it.
Pulmonologist: Do you smoke after sex?
Me: I don't know, I never looked to see.
Me: I don't know, I never tried to light it.
Pulmonologist: Do you smoke after sex?
Me: I don't know, I never looked to see.
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Urologist: Does your urine burn?
Me: I don't know, I never tried to light it.
Pulmonologist: Do you smoke after sex?
Me: I don't know, I never looked to see.
Me: I don't know, I never tried to light it.
Pulmonologist: Do you smoke after sex?
Me: I don't know, I never looked to see.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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They liberated three Russian-held villages in Donetsk, not all of Donetsk. There are about 963 villages in Donetsk. I wish them success with the rest of the oblast!
December 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
They liberated three Russian-held villages in Donetsk, not all of Donetsk. There are about 963 villages in Donetsk. I wish them success with the rest of the oblast!