I never used to like reading poetry. I remember in middle school my English teacher read us a poem by Robert Frost. I believe it was “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” I thought it was incredibly boring, talking about nature, that ridiculous rhyme scheme, just the whole essence of the poetic form didn’t … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Favorite Poets
Class of 1963 Edged in silver Standing firm Honored long Class of 1963 Shine your light On me Continue reading Class of 1963
Did you know that in today’s society we place a premium on honesty, so much so that many people now feel empowered to say whatever they feel about others, no matter how insensitive it may be? Now, you know me. I don’t believe that being politically correct is the best way to go about living … Continue reading Water Cooler Musings: On Insensitivity
Fellas, I feel your pain. I’ve been there more times than a little, standing in the back of a women’s clothing store while the significant ladies in my life try on outfit after outfit. Searching, sometimes futilely, sometimes not, for a chair to sit in while I wait (and sometimes nod off to sleep — … Continue reading Shopping With the Ladies
Well, it’s going to be trash day again soon in the town of Newport. I know this because pretty much everywhere I go in town I see discarded items by the side of the road. In front of one red-brick home are two tan reclining chairs that have seen better days, sitting there waiting for … Continue reading One Man’s Trash…
She dreams in blue Pale shades coalescing Blending to form new ones Uniquely enchanting Dancing with abandon In a dress to match Moods calm and clear Functionally bereft Like art put on display As dark as night’s shadow Cocksure and nimble She scales the castle wall Trying not to fall Yearning for understanding And finding … Continue reading Dreaming in Color
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