She had ambition.
She had a dream.
She had focus.
She was going to make it
so it would seem. Continue reading
Serious Poems
Greatest Love
While discussing with someone who was getting a divorce I used the phrase “prelude to love.” I liked the phrase so I worked it into a poem. It reminds me of a song Reba would sing. Am I wrong?
I am a fool.
I thought we had forever.
I thought it was love.
I thought we were together. Continue reading
True Love
Life is Cheap in War
A quote I read “Life was cheap in war” said by Martin Cohn in Unbroken written by Laura Hillenbrand, pg 87 is the inspiration for this poem.
The soldier preparing for battle
about to do the dirty chore
looks at his buddy on the left
and his pal on the right
and realizes life is cheap in war. Continue reading
Danny Vaughn
Whatever happened to Danny Vaughn?
Man, I sure wish I knew. Continue reading
The King of Belgium
I went to see the movie Dunkirk. Curious about the history, I read a book to find out more. I learned about King Leopold of Belgium and thought it a bit of a sad story. The story filtered out into my daily writing exercise. Continue reading
My Names
I am proud of my name
but also my hidden name.
Two lines mixed together
and both I claim. Continue reading
Our Story
I’ve been told that maybe it’s time
to move on, move on, move on.
I’ve been wondering why
I don’t let go, let go, let go. Continue reading
Amsterdam 2017
A Conversation with Her
“I don’t expect to be loved,” she said.
“It is too much to hope for.
At least, for somebody like me.
I know I’m plain and a bit of a bore. Continue reading
