What kind of pet? A Pussy Cat A Turtle Or a Frog An Aardvark Or a Goldfish An Iguana Or a Dog Maybe folks keep pets because It makes them know they’re needed Human beings can let you down And make you feel defeated Husbandry with animals Both now and in the past Might be […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “The Trouble with Hello…is Goodbye”
She would scorn me if she knew, That I mourn, but oh, I do. And I cried on day she died. Because she left me before I was ready. For us, it was love at first sight; Altogether, she was a beautiful person; The most gentle woman I have ever met, and yet—– She left […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Keep Laughing”
He extended his right hand. Greeted me with “03”, Though he knew I was another. Strong grip he gave to me. The doctor’s room was quiet, As we two stood there. A few moments of words shared, By two men with gray hair. He said “03” in honor. Our last conversation was started. We stood […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: What Happened to Forever?
Life was smooth and easy As each day just slipped along You and me together We were both where we belonged I think it was a Wednesday In the winter or the fall That we began to bicker About what I don’t recall You said, “You were the on that said…” I said, “You said […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “To Be a Success”
He said it almost casually As if He expected that I knew Or should know What was true. He was a man I had seen, and heard Many times; Among his peers, then as now, Considered a giant; A success, I guess. He had an ease about him Unbefitting, I thought, A man of such […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Rain”
It was raining then, as it is raining now. The drops cooling the earth where we made our first vow. The wind brings again that breath of chill, That I knew before when you loved me still. The drops dance lightly round my face, Mixing their bodies with the tears they erase. A muffled sigh […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Birthday Poem”
It is one hour and fifteen minutes until my birthday and I am announcing I love you to whomever is listening. In the kitchen I’m hugging my son who wasn’t there the day I was born but who loves that I gave him life and am still present- these written words turning autumn leaves into […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Roaming Fees
I made my living doing lights And worked for many bands I’ve learned the things one needs to know On tour in foreign lands I’ve walked the streets of Paris and Vacationed some in Laos I’ve visited Australia And I’ve seen a Scottish grouse For thirty years I’d go away For two thirds of the […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “I Don’t Know Love”
I know honor, But I don’t know love. I know respect, But I don’t know love. I know duty, But I don’t know love. I know giving, But I don’t know love. I know receiving, But I don’t know love. I know longing, But I don’t know love. I know ache, But I don’t know […]
Poetry Corner: Samuel Morse “Love in the Middle of Hell”
Her child nursing from a breast of gray. Ashes falling from her hair. So much gone. So much love hanging on. Love is more than things. Tears are falling from her eyes. A smile on her face. A child of love at her breast. A new dream for tomorrow.