Zeus was a black lab, adopted as a pup as part of a litter left at the animal shelter. He was 11 years old when I met him; it was my first date with his mom. Zeus was a great chaperone on our picnic at the park. He didn’t really form his impression on me … More Life With Zeusy: The Dog That Taught Me About My Life
Days of future remembrance Dreams beyond my stretch Of a life no one really inhabits Something else to kvetch — Time is just a hypnotist’s bobble Cannot parse the fake from real So many characters, all this fantasy Stay around for the reveal — Beautiful is my favorite color No majesty in fawning majestic The … More Within Reach
Life moves in some strange and unpredictable directions. Mine certainly has. I’m grateful for many things, especially friends and family. Two other things have touched my life at important times. The blog. Seven years ago I started this blog. It was a great creative outlet for my writing, but it was more than that. An … More A Blog and a Dog, and the House of Love
My heart no longer is just mine Two heartbeats now a pair Creating a new, soulful rhythm A code only you and I share — Age reduces affinity for impulse and silliness Normally reserved, caring more what others think Forever past when I felt this burning inner glow Unabashedly singing off-key instead of lip sync … More My Heart Belongs to You
When I think of you My face radiates a glow The smile gives me away Everyone will know — When I think of you The heart plays that frantic tune Beating so fast and loud Heard on the dark side of the moon — When I think of you There is a technicolor rainbow More … More When I Think of You
Neither of us will confess Don’t bother to guess You’ll get that dumb smile Stretching wider than a mile I’m silent, not offering a thing But singing like a Robin in spring Respect is found in equal parts Growing between kindred hearts Life challenges the unsuspected Pulling the hearts of the neglected Dreams will melt … More You and I Have a Secret
There’s a hole in the world today It’s noticeable and leaking love Now she’s an angel in flight Peace and hope on the wings of a dove – There’s a hole in our hearts today Releasing a river of pain and sadness Shock gives way to harsh reality Taking a good one is such madness … More Hole in the World
When the sun sets, its return is imminent When saying goodnight, good morning is next When your eyes close, they open once again When life is down, eventually it will reach apex ~ A smile is connected to one just like it A tear is cleansing and a passage of grief A retreat is a … More Meet You on the Flip Side
Nothing about her can be forgotten Equally memorable is her name Beguiling but unpretentious I’m just a moth to her flame The length of her arm A million miles long In time, she pulled in The embrace held me strong There is me, her and us All distinctive lives Independent yet shared Each keeps our … More 1+1=3
As Father’s Day is near, I am offering a few thoughts on adult males. Good men are not hard to find, they are everywhere. Good men hide in plain sight. Most men have good qualities, but that does not automatically bestow sainthood on them. Good men are not perfect, but they embrace their imperfections as … More A Better Man
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