Wisteria Bloomed
Martyr me
on the first day of autumn
when morning tastes
of salt and death
and the thicket smells of wet burning leaves
Murder every word I ever wrote
bury them
on the day wisteria returns to bloom
and forget my name by the summer
but remember
how I never stopped
loving you
Biff Rushton is a poet/musician/painter hailing from the pines of East Texas. With no formal
college degree, he has cultivated a lifelong love for literature and the written word, drawing
inspiration from experience and the world spinning around him. Biff’s journey as a writer began
in childhood and has evolved alongside his deep connection to music, intertwining rhythm and
verse in his creative endeavors.
For the past twenty years, Biff has embraced the challenge of 14-hour workdays in the oilfields
of Texas, where such endurance is a way of life. Yet, amidst the rigors of the industry, he has
found solace in poetry, often slipping off to hide within the blue walls of a porta potty to write
and immerse himself in the works of literary giants like Jim Harrison and Anne Carson.
His unique perspective, passion, and dedication to the craft are reflected in his poetry, which
captures the essence of resilience and the beauty and soulfulness found in the world around him.
Biff Rushton’s voice resonates with authenticity, making him a compelling addition to the
literary landscape.
