I write a quite a bit of prose, mainly short stories. A lot of them, but not all aimed at children. But poetry is a different matter, while I liked to read and listen to all sorts of poetry. I had always avoided trying to write it, mainly because I h
Surprised by Morning There is an unknown dilemma that is by us; day has come, and evening has arrived on time. As for the evening, shades of darkness fell, so I noticed looking through the glass windows. I sat quietly back in my white plastic chair o
Disorientation, confusion, and irritation Such anguish and mental frustration God Almighty intervene with elimination Of such painful and tormentuous emotions Stop all of the drama and incessant commotion I bow my knees confessing my utter devotion M
Relaxation is for recuperation Not excessive exacerbation About feeling unproductive Accusing yourself of being Lazy, a loser, or lethargic On the contrary workaholic Relaxation is most therapeutic As it heals you bodily and within Reinvigorating and
Daughters gone wild Dads gone crazy What is one to do Living in a vile society? Help me dear Lord I need your Spirit's Liberating two-edged sword To set my soul free Come Holy Spirit And live big in me! Give me wisdom To deal with my daughter Empower
Freedom is surely not free! This we must know and see. Freedom is not easily defined Many have misused the term Prematurely rallying troops to misalign With a misguided approach in this time Joining unbeknownst to brave soldiers Mercenary armies tain
Part II (9-2007) Ode to Age The old man, I watched him trying in vainto get into his apartment, to open the door with his hands and keywhich summoned his brain, in vain; not working with his eyes, at eighty-seven. And there, there, in the yard next t
My dear and beloved don't go away! I want you near along life's way Yet it hurts me to awake to belligerence At the break of a beautiful day When the glorious sunshine arises I don't want irritation in my face To be pushed around in my place To endur
How funny and cute It is to disrespect Treat as a derelict Disregard and deflect The precious object Of your beloved affection Time out from the confusion Is this all just an illusion? Why would anyone demean Despise with their eyes Speak angrily and
Lighten up a little! Don't take yourself too seriously Though your work may be Reason to fret and flail As for you, let your soul sail Spread your wings and fly There doesn't need to be A single reason as to why Neither when, why, or how Just love yo