On the porch late last night, with some wine and my wife We discussed the next day, we would live in our life It was based all around, a parade on the third Celebrating the fourth which to me seemed absurd So we paused, then we laughed and we sipped on our drinks As we […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: A Difference of Opinion (Me Oh Me)
In careless conversation with myself the other day I asked myself to clarify something I had to say I said, “Please speak more plainly.” Lest I not be understood My reply to me was this; “Hey; back off if you would!” We went back and forth, because we know ourselves so well And as to […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Dig Deep
Today; a message of hope. Heads up. Eyes forward. Remember; this is going to be a good day because you are going to make it so! JPB Dig Deep In times of desperation When we face our darkest hour We summon from a secret place An extra special power It’s hidden deep inside of us […]
Jeff Burkart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: There’s Always a Reason
The blood of the soldier Spills out on the field Awash through the streams and the rain And since time first began At the dawning of man He has suffered, enduring our pain _ Through the years and the seasons He’s fought for all reasons Not questioning deeds that he’s done One for all, all […]
Rhyme and Reason: Geriatric Decline
Growing old is easy Just keep waking up each day Drink some coffee, watch TV Survive another day _ Take some pills to cure your ills Observe the rising prices Health concerns and unkind turns Eliminate your vices _ No more booze or drugs alas You have to turn in early When the young girls […]
Rhyme and Reason: Write Me In
Flush your minds of Donald Trump And Hillary and Bernie Ignore their speeches on the stump And join me in my journey _ I avow that poetry Will win the next election I’m asking you to write me in And make me your selection _ Outsider candidates The pundits say are who will win Get […]
Rhyme and Reason: In the back of a bar somewhere one night
In the back of a bar somewhere one night, the light of the lamp over the pool table revealed the features of the faces_ of the patrons. Some engaged. Some detached. Lonely eyes. Hungry eyes. A collage of hollow, wanton hopes and unfulfilled desires. In the back of a bar somewhere one night, the rancid […]