Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Garden of Diminishing Returns


    There were cantaloupes, squash, tomatoes galore,   Green beans, watermelons, green peppers and more,   Growing fast, trying to crawl out of sight,   I thought I could hear the garden growing at night,   But in the … Continue reading

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Returning Home


    Returning home   With trepidation I set out across country, driving towards the sunset.  After months of wrestling over what to do, my destination was set, my mind made up, and now I was on my way.  One … Continue reading

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Heartbroken-A Scene from Hell


    His world was in turmoil,   He was not getting the breaks,   It was easy to blame others,   When his life was at stake,       The pressure was on him,   To try harder … Continue reading

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Love Found a Way


    In the icy throes of winter,   Your love was frozen too,   My heart hoped for early spring,   There was nothing else to do,       Inclement weather and funnel clouds,   Took away your … Continue reading

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Reality of Life


The Reality of Life I am bathed now as I once was, Sponged off and towel dried, But where are the powder and soft skin, I think both were gone long ago,   I eat now as I once ate, … Continue reading

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Wisps


Clouds surrounded you as we walked along the beach, Wisps of clouds were caught in your hair, You laughed as I tore them away, Telling me that wisps could never keep me from you, That was untrue, For many small … Continue reading

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Why I Write


  “Uncle Dan, what did you want to be when you grew up?” My nephew’s words tore into me, reminding me of people who had stood in my way urging me to do sane sensible things.  “Go out into the … Continue reading

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“Beware of the Fourth Tomato!” (revised)


“Beware of the Fourth Tomato!” “Four tomatoes for a dollar!  Four tomatoes for a dollar!” I watched as eager customers hurried towards her.  The tomatoes looked ordinary, yet people were patiently waiting in line.  In reality I guessed it was … Continue reading

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