I wrote this because when I walk these woods my mind is at ease and thoughts flow more easily, carrying their own tune. This little story captures walks in those woods from my own real perspective. Upon seeing the picture, a request for some words came in, so I wrote this after noon. Wooded Place There's a wooded place where I like to go I walk this place even in rain and snow The sounds of Continue Reading...
You left your mark
Today's your birthday but you're not hereThinking of you draws out lonely tears You've been called home but we celebrateNo longer seen, but for the birth this date What you did here matters more than nowLeaving your mark, teaching others how The kid with the eyes that smiled alwaysEven when the toll's taken in the last days My heart sings in memory, our final embraceGently searching for the light Continue Reading...
Impressions
We see you there and we ask whyShouldn't we just pass you by? Life lessons tell us this is badWe know; our mind's eye is sad Experience says this can't go wellWe're all here so what do you tell We close our eyes expecting mostly nilWe listen, then silence, all is still We look, to be sure you're still thereHolding our gaze we wait with despair Then it happens, your mouth opensThe sounds, as if Continue Reading...
Jacqueline: “I …
Jacqueline: "I want to go to the store and get some Mini Oreo's." Theodore: "Well, I want Mickey Oreo's." Jacqueline: "Once upon a time, I want to go to the store and get Mini Oreo's, Teddy wants Mickey Oreo's. The End." Theodore: "Let's put it on the list. I need a pen."The twins enjoy the Disney movies and Disney characters. They have several toys from the Disney line of products. Among their Continue Reading...