Christmas Wish

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

      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

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

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...

Living in South Florida

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

Living in South Florida So many times a day The line from an old Joe South song Comes to me Maybe while in line at the Post Office Or the bank While in the grocery store It can happen anywhere And it does Over and over again These are not my people A constant reminder...

I Remember

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

      I Remember I look at him and it is hard to believe That he is three Or that he is mine Or here at all A boy After all these years And all these girls A boy is a special thing To a man And that takes nothing Away from the special things That are my...

Winter Auction

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

           Winter Auction And for the next item What would you bid For all those beautiful winter nights And the evenings before the open fire Spent with family and those we love? And how about snowmen And all the winter sports Skiing...

Perfect Joy

by | Feb 11, 2017 | Poetry

          Perfect Joy I have known joy But it was never perfect Few things are But I have heard perfect laughter Laughter filled with pure joy Twice As a matter of fact My blue-eyed daughter Made that sound Once when I bought A...