1. I’m Wrong Since high school, that’s when I last did PE exercises, I’m wrong, I could get B’s then but then get the Hell out, Physical Exercise was NOT my middle name. I’m the Yard Guy for our homes for 50 years: I rototill, Weedeat, tote the fence posthole concrete bags, the wheelbarrow, put […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: When Love Lies in Bed
Close enough to touch But miles away from me Way out in the dark Still so plain to see Side by side we walk But go in separate ways We have lost our place To be Who is in your mind As you lie by my side I gave you all my love I gave […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Anniversary”
As I sit here, we both know That I will always love you. I’ve shown it often, Alone and in view. Without you I would now be, Dead or in the penitentiary. You are my life and love, And my beneficiary. It hurts me, but I have no present. I cannot think of one to […]
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill “Birds in a Cage”
Birds in an open cage I’m outraged they aren’t outraged They’re happy to be enslaved They have the minds of slaves Chirp, chirp, on demand when the master commands! They holler and stomp their feet joyfully. Insane, like they have pea-sized brains. They don’t have their own plans Seems to me, thinking freely is banned.
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Listening”
I want you to say anything Even if sight unseen But don’t let me listen Just to just what you say Let me also feel what you mean
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Little Strand of Wonder
Oh little strand of DNA, your function’s most profound You always worked so well, but lately you have let me down I know you’ve been a blue print, for my body’s replication But your recent imprecision’s, given way to dissipation When I was young I and I got hurt, you healed me very quickly But […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Memory of Love”
New love seen where once before, Breath came strong, and called for more. Touching bold before growing old, Exploring secrets beneath the fold. Lovers new at playing the game, Learning each other by more than a name. Heat of love changed with time, First love’s fruit picked from the vine. A look, and time stood […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Blue Jeans”
Almost everyone wears them; Girls repair them; Very few people hate them; Levis makes them. Shirts match them; Zippers latch them; Snaps grip them; Wear can rip them. Blue dominates them; Bleach dates then; Dirt molds them; Belts hold them. Holes give them class; My granddaughter thinks they’re a blast!
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill “Death of a Friend”
I remember when you used to sing and play the tumbi smiling, laughing, enjoying despite suffering internally. I found your death maddening, confusing. Why would you do such a thing? I blame me. You were a good friend to me. I couldn’t save you from your drinking. You put on a brave face I couldn’t […]
Poetry Corner: Diana Teres “For the Children”
Children speaking their hearts Speaking for their lives Speaking out in Courage Fear Speaking Because their leaders Haven’t How have we gotten to this point in our country? Let the children speak Let us listen Let us protect the children now