Scuttlebutt: orig: a cask or butt with an opening for a dipper. 1. nautical – a drinking fountain on shipboard 2. colloq. – rumor or gossip, such as might be passed at the water fountain or “scuttlebutt” Do folk even gather around a water fountain…
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11 My Soul
My Soul came Made life worth living My Soul came Made the world a beautiful place to be in My Soul came Made the moon and stars shines more brilliantly My Soul came Made songs most meaningful and heartwarming My Soul came, simply. And, life…
Hour Nine – The Road
The road is long the road is wide, Never helps here any guide. You have to take a horse to ride, And find a place for you to hide. Hide from them and hide from us If you don’t have a horse just take the…
Homeless Again
Slowly She packs her belongings into a plastic, trash bag Her children’s belongings were packed into an additional two plastic bags Three bags of belongings, all she could take with her of her former life She placed the littlest one into the baby carrier, the…
Ode to Key West
Sunsets on sailboats Cuban coffee at ten Roosters on dirt roads Fantasy friends Lemon-lime houses Back-yard palm trees Forever turtle races Colorful blouses Scubas and snorkels Lobster Benedict breakfasts Movie-star cats Neighbors with smiles
Time Traveler
My cloak is woven starlight, bending time and light and memory– a recollection of origins, place, kith and kin that were and are, but are no more. Mnemosyne, mother of the Muses cradles me and whispers in my ear. Get up! It is time to…
In Appreciation of Rest
Oh rest Ever elusive How I love you You drift in and out of my life Teasing me playfully Enticing me Drawing me to you And then slipping away But those times When we do connect Are sublime So peaceful So refreshing I always feel…
The Perfect Summer Day
Going for a run at dawn Watching the sun come up Returning for coffee and a muffin With someone who loves me Walking the path that goes Back through the woods and streams On the family farm Feeling the sun kiss my skin …
God’s Sacrifice
Our Heavenly Father Looks down from above On this Earth, You have created Out of worlds of love Lord, when you spoke Precious life into being Your creations were perfect Each and everything For we have sinned Perfection is lost Seperation from you Is what…