They came from the east, two young lovers on their journey. First by train, then by steamboat. Standing on the bank of the Mighty Mo with the sun to their backs, they set off. In his left pocket, a letter and deed for 50 acres in Kansas.First generation to conquer the prairie. Much work and trials lay ahead. Build a home out of rolling prairie grass. A place of theirs, a place to put down roots.As the years rolled by, 50...

A Veterans Memory the wop wop of rotorsin the clearing up front yellow smoke swirling aheadthe sing sing of lead flying around you and your mates welcome to a firefight as you bring outyour wounded ....... never leave anyone behind God Bless all that have worn a  Country's uniform

The Flower of Youth The great ancient oracles spoke of grand battles by mere men, mere mortals as their Gods watched on.This is but one short tale.The people sat in their cottages and spoke in whispers not to offend their King.  Not knowing when the Kings guards would come for their young men. The Flower of Youth to don armor and protect the King and his lands.  For war had lasted many many years now. The drums and trumpe...

as I wakeI see your faceas I stop for coffeeI see your faceas I drive to my next appointmentI see your faceas I sit  at the barI see your faceas I finish my dinnerI see your faceas I unlock my doorI see your faceas I fall asleepI see your faceforever My Angel. 

DragonsDragons flying in and out of clouds.I am the son of man.  Fearful of the unknown.Winds blowing breaking trees.  Fingers of firelight up the dark.  Roar of beasts roll across the plains.Dragons flying in and out of clouds.Old witch tossing bones.  Women scratching the ground covered in mud.  Hunters tighten their grip on spears. All eyes looking up.  As the land catches fire. Dragons flying in and out of clouds.I am...

Route 66  Stormy As the wind changes from the east to the north.The road trip continues, the journey continues.Black clouds forming, touching the road ahead.In the last three miles, the temperature drops ten degrees.  One, two, three bolts of lightning danceacross the road ahead."Next Gas 3 miles Ahead" As you pull into the station hail comes down.Pounding the windshield bouncing away as if theyhad minds of their own.  As...

WhereToday is like any other day. The sun comes up in the east. By chance the sky is a pale blue. As your mind clears, your thoughts float to "where are they?" Friends come and go but ... Where are they? Do they also think as I do. Will they reach out, or just go about their day? Looking at the sky as I. Across the great void the sun comes up in the east as it does here. But where have all of my friends gone? 

Route 66  Open RoadDriving down Route 66 with the sun to my back.Spring cool breeze blowing, though, nose picking upsweet scents of flowers.  Looking down the Speedoat 65.  Road sign read Gas 20 miles Visit Irv's.  Talkingto myself time to stretch my legs and get a Coke. Never a rush Never late as you travel Route 66.  

Road Trip What a beautiful day, the sun warm and a cool breeze from the north.  You have talked about a weekend trip for months as the snow melted.  Up early coffee in hand as you pack the family wagon.  Pushing the kids to get in the back.  Baxter circling the wagon, barking, tail wagging as he hops in back with the kids.First right at the 4 way stop, past Andersen's feed store. Up ahead rolling asphalt.  You notice the...

Bright Eyes/ My Angel over tater tots you stole my heart two from different worlds become one love can do many things carefree what could happen then the sound and then louderthe cough and the word none wish Cancer life spins out of control my Bright Eyes grew wings 6 years ago today now she guides my journey now she is secure in my heart my Angel

A Mother's WishA cry at 1:34amSmall pink hands graspingBeautiful brown eyes looking upMothers love cradled in her armsTwo Years LaterSitting on Mothers lapWhispers of dreams to comeBe strong Be true to one selfBe humble my childA Mother's Wish

A warm summer day with a little breeze, bright blue skies with cotton-like clouds.There was a happiness in the dell.Birds and the small creatures running around, happy as if not a care in the world. Peace and prosperity lived in the dell.Two scores since a mortal walked in the dell.The ugly scars from man hidden from sight. Peace.On the evening sky, a small puff of smoke, from over the far hill. Man on the move once more,...

Black and White you still hold court in my dreams always you shall be my bright eyes still coming and touching me holding my heart and painful soul on the evening breeze soft whispers heard "our journey was cut short" sad my dreams are in black and white my soul screams out where has the colour gone I am left to beg for a sliver of red or yellow waking to black and white forever

Grand summer Saturday Driving to a friends house Slowing for traffic ahead Cars lining both sides of the street Sign in a yard Estate Sale Today Inner voice says stop and look too Peoples things not needed anymore Furniture, house goods, books and in a corner sat a tin box Dusty forgotten long ago Small lock keeping guard on its treasures How much you call out 15 dollars is the respond but there is no key A smile breaks y...

The Mystical Pool Part III 100 fires dotted the hills. As they rested before the gates. Kingdom of Jewels lay before them. The pious gave up offerings to the Gods. Others ate and drank the fruits from the hills, not caring for what lay ahead for them. On this night the banners of the Golden Lion and the Grey Wolf fluttered in the wind. The Golden Lion paced through the camp, stopping to give a word here and there to the w...