When you look at a task
that seems difficult for you
take a deep breath and say,
“I got this,” then jump in and do. Continue reading
poetry
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
Keeping Peace
When you find
the conversation is about to head south
and you must
defend what comes out of your mouth 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
Another Sunday
I should get up and going.
I should get out of this bed.
But here I am not moving.
Please let me stay here instead. Continue reading
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
The Scot named John Jarvie
The Scot named John Jarvie
was known by every soul
who lived within the boundary
of a place called Brown’s Hole. Continue reading
Hope
Tryin’
I am tryin’
to be a lion Continue reading
