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
A movie title from a million years ago, 1968 to be exact. The plot was about people who are infected with a virus transmitted by a toucan become nice and positive to each other. A pandemic of pleasantness. Obviously, a fantasy comedy. We all want to feel good, even those who use misery as their … More What’s So Bad About Feeling Good?
Mile marker number 64 is dead ahead for me. Maybe “dead” is not the best word to use. Anyway, around and around in orbit we go. On the occasion of birthdays, one may feel a bit philosophical. So, here are a few observations about the journey. The sun no longer seems surprised; him again. And … More Growing Younger
Disclaimer I started writing about one thing and it quickly evolved into something else. This happens from time to time. The original subject was how we often want to help someone, but feel powerless to do so. Circumstances can be such that we have no ability to act; we are limited to being supportive and … More Compassion: The Super Power
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