Dream Dragons II

         Dream Dragons II There are dragons that sit hidden In the gauzy haze of dreams we weave Their eyes gleam and would give them away But for the sparkling vision of dreams They wait patiently, breathing softly And emitting light tendrils...

The Collector

              The Collector I am a collector Of the past Of various things that strike my fancy Or touch me in a special way. I have my cups From when I was a boy. Cups with Hopalong Cassidy Written on the side. There are books,...

Damn Fool

                 Damn Fool Everyone wants to be in love.  And why not?  What could be more fun?  What else makes all the little ticks of the clock Into tiny measurements of joy What else brings such...

Christmas Wish

      Christmas Wish I am too big for Santa’s lap But I have a Christmas wish Just the same A simple one For as I think of my little ones That have grown      Beyond my sight To be so big I barely Recognize them in the...

The Last Good-bye

The Last Good-bye I used to have a family And did all those family things Sat around the Christmas tree Watched the paper fly Played games and laughed And laughed ‘til I cried I ate ‘til I was stuffed Then ate some more There were football games On...