I hated helping Nana as she stood in the cold, Hanging bed sheets on the laundry line with pins. On freezing cold days, they became shaky bricks. And were painful when they hit you on the shins. But, the sweet smells of those sheets on our beds, As they kept us toasty warm from head... Continue Reading →
Mike looked at the girl sitting by the sea alone. It was unusual for a woman to be out so late by herself, so he worried that she was hurt or in trouble. At first, he simply kept watch over her, determined to keep her safe from men who may have thought she was easy... Continue Reading →
From the gridiron to the rocking chair Is a roundabout that I would not suggest. The money was good and fame even better, But was it worth the pain that steals my rest? That's the question that so many ask me, When they see that I can find no relief. Let me say that it... Continue Reading →
Gin rummy with friends can get quite brutal, Even when the pot is only filled with candy. A more efficient way to keep the peace Has been to keep a bottle of gin real handy. That tends to mellow them out eventually, Bringing their tense competition to a rest. Although candy may seem safer than... Continue Reading →
You come to class when you feel like it, Regardless of what is written in plain sight. Then, you get upset with the professor, And you accuse her of being uptight. Because she has locked the doors, And will not open them at any rate. And even when you try to say, "Sorry," There is... Continue Reading →
A Jasper from a government agency, Said he knew all about exploding bombs. So, he came out to our desert retreat, Strutting with exaggerated skill and aplomb. We showed him the unexploded package, And advised that he shouldn't stand so near, But he sneered and paid us no nevermind. Now, he won't see the end... Continue Reading →
Karla sat on her front porch waiting for the storyteller to appear. The old woman always wore a sweater embroidered with books. She came each Tuesday afternoon, seemingly out of nowhere, taking up residence in the entrance to a nearby field. The storyteller always had an inviting smile, drawing the children and their parents from... Continue Reading →
Caleb set sail for the island in the middle of the river. Since he was a little boy, he had been warned not to get too close to the place when out sailing. "Keep at least five miles between you and the island," his father had told him. "Any closer and you may create problems... Continue Reading →
A haunting memory fuels my philosophy. It was October, 1999, if I remember it right. I was enamored with the man beside me, As we went walking in the moonlight. Looking at him and not where I was going, I stepped on a hedgehog with sharp quills, The pain was so severe and unexpected, That... Continue Reading →
When the music started, I could not sit still. "Act you age," I knew others would preach. But, my pickle became my microphone, As I imitated a rock star on the beach. You should have seen the looks I got From old women and others still aging, As I shook what's left of my groove... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 