May the fields through which you walk be soft, And kissed by dew. May the flowers in their beauty, Bloom for only you. May the blue skies meet you daily, And the dark fall light at night. May these things, and all others, Help to keep things right.
The A Cappella Handyman: Sprinkler Leaks
Sprinkler Leaks Oh, Lordy, the customer calls, her sprinkler heads are not working up to par, several are fine, but some are just dribbling, can I schedule a look in the next few days? Yes, we agree on a time that suits both of us, and I arrive. She heads for the garage to turn […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: The Difference
The nature of the Universe As I have come to see it Is; I don’t really matter It’s all good, That’s fine; So be it Nonetheless I persevere It’s what we Humans do We’ve all got lives we have to live I’m happy; How ‘bout you? The thing that gets me down I guess As […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Memories We Find”
The pain we get, From the things we forget. Brought to mind, When memories we find. The sound of the crickets soft in the night. Their easy talk dispelling all fright. On the grass our blanket made of wool, Supported our bodies breathing full. A walk in the park, hand in hand. Master and mistress […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “I Had This Dream”
Good morning to you, Venus, Or is it the moon? Anyway, I can’t sleep. So how are you at 4:30 a.m.? Formation time? The sergeant shouts a something or other, And I feel sick. What shall we talk about today? Dylan Thomas, Kafka, Byron, the latest strike… Or the flowers along the way On yesterday’s […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: A Time Piece
I look down to see my “wrist” And “watch” the seconds pass The hands of my old wristwatch Always turn beneath their glass I guess I’m just a throw-back To an older, simpler age For telling time the younger folks Think iPhones are the rage Depending on the clothes I wear I take time choosing […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “The Seasons of Our Lives”
My coat is red. LET IT warm you. On chill evenings You will feel it Swelling you with emotion. My coat has turned blue. LET IT-soothe you. On certain humid days You will hear the call Of the mountains And the forests Calming your sun-burnt soul. My coat is now green. LET IT cool you. […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Lucky”
I’ve been very lucky. Lucky in life. With a handsome son, And a beautiful wife. At times I was foolish, Or too blind to see. Others saw things, They thought were me. Lucky in birth, And lucky with Cupid. My love at my side, Even when I was stupid. I’ve had it made. Growing old […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Jonah and the Great Fish
This piece is a synthesis of religiosity and politics. It is as much commentary, as it is an open letter to those that would kill in the name of righteousness for, in the end, belief cannot be forced into a soul. Would a rose of a different color smell as sweet? Is a God, a […]
Poetry Corner: Krandall Kraus “Good Friday”
So what did he think up there in all that pain? What was he seeing through glazed eyes? Did he think, Surely this isn’t going to end here. Surely, I’m not going to die like this. Looking out over the small crowd of hysterical women and indifferent soldiers, did he wonder, Does anybody here get […]