In the late 1980s we lived in the Dallas area. One winter we had an icestorm (which started as a harmless snowfall) followed by a hard freeze with temps dropping to -1 deg F. We were housebound for days
Twas lust at first sight Smarts and good sense forgotten Taste of forbidden A night of carnal passion Love, not in the equation
Our butterfly! how she has grown Eighteen she’ll be, so full of gra… No longer small, no longer known As just the child with sweetest fa… So cute she was, a joy to see
The butcher grins, watches his han… Recently departed lined the sidewa… Tortured bloodied hands tied behin… If only, if only the dead can talk But pictures can for everyone to s…
It’s April, spring has arrived Warmer temps with lots of rain Perpetually overcast But hopes good weather will reign Buds break in twigs and branches
center Awake this morning But you, I didn’t see My eyes, I closed again And counted to three
A Sonnet When young, we haven’t been around… Nearly everything, we could rememb… Whether all those events really ha… Who knows, but it didn’t really ma…
Dream about eternity Be excited about heav’n A place that’s full of beauty Where there’s no sorrow nor pain Atop the hill the city
Caressingly she touched his face A pair of teardrops traced her che… Soft words were hushed as she then… She turned away from his embrace Waves of grief as she walked away
I look at you, and in your eyes I see myself, what I could be Gently you make me realize The very best version of me Yes, I’m terrible otherwise
Dusk it was And the sky vermillion; I spy the… Dropping behind the nebulous blue… I walked along The unspoiled ivory beach, mind tr…
Gentle almond eyes Thick silky hair lustrous sheen Lovely flawless skin Porcelain goddess Yet fire and warmth in her eyes
center he waited for this weekend like he did no other he will see his love; they will be together
Above, the red hawk soars on high Below, the forest stirs in strife The hunter streaks across the sky While shadows chase the dance of l… The sun gives warmth, both pure an…
The soothing warmth of sunrise Hazy glare from the window When sleepy eyes we open Primed ready for today’s show Cornucopia of blessings
Wine one too many Last evening’s raucous party Hangover likely Need a cold shower Then the neighbor’s lawnmower