Category Archives: poetry
Time Lapse
Even changing the linens is now a chore Due to ever increasing shadows And mobility issues galore Where once I moved with agility and grace Now body movements are slow and thoughtfully paced I will not name these age old … Continue reading
Faulty
You took advantage of my good nature But then I let you; so who’s at fault? Time has not lessened my anger or hurt; so who’s at fault? I try and try to let it go But still it sneaks up on … Continue reading
Preparation
Primping before the benefit to get “beautified.” Who knows who I’ll see there and will I be recognized? After all it’s been bookoo years – but who’s counting, right? I flour my face with more powder and heave a nervous … Continue reading
Road Trip
Cramped in the car’s back seat as the excitement builds. Another mile marker flashes by my heart beats faster. My legs grow numb as the beats pound inside my ears. Damn Road construction slows me down, and I’m not the driver. … Continue reading
Rainy Daze
Sitting here listening to the rain wondering if I can go out and play No I’ll wait for the mud the water will surely create. Hurry rain. I want the mud! Now years later and I’m still sitting here listening … Continue reading
Storm Front
It’s been 4 months since I traded the beat up trailer in Haleburg, AL for my very own well lit apartment in Ozark; so I figure I can now write about it somewhat objectively. This is a poem I wrote … Continue reading
Hold Back The Tears
Memories flood my mind as I hold back the tears. I don’t want to cry because it hurts that much more, but don’t know how I can hold back the tears. I reach for the tissues hoping that will stop … Continue reading
Casanova
The old man trudges slow these days His labored steps abound Where once he scampered with sprightly step As he flittered all around Now he wishes he’d taken the time To find that Special One Too late he discovered That playing the … Continue reading
Computer How Could You?
Crash Crash went the computer Without warning? Who knows. No time to backup files Or tell them goodbye. Now the fun begins as we reload everything Except what is lost and cannot be replaced. The price of progress – sometimes … Continue reading
Popcorn Skirmish
Oh woe – A trip to the dentist awaits due to white cheddar popcorn. Those yummy kernels are supposed to bring smiles not take them away! Now a scary roadtrip awaits me – Oh woe!
