Ode to Stan Francisco

Business as a private-eye had been slow So he decided to try to sling some Joe Besides, being a barista is a great way To hear about goings on around the Bay

Shorts and Shortcomings

A piece I wrote in 2021 as part of the #WriteLikeFools collective on Tumblr. New to you #poetry.

https://joegallenstein.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/justice-for-who/

Justice For Who

What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now! But not for Timothy Thomas Or Trayvon Martin Not for Breonna, Or Mr. McAttee It’s too late for them We need justice for you and me

Shorts and Shortcomings