A Poem — The music envelops me Invades every pore of my being The rhythm of its melody entrances I am helpless in the face of its entreaty The beat is in perfect sync with that of my heart Past wounds suffered Ghosts of failures Will be cast aside for the duration of this siren…

A Poem — Winter is upon us once again Cold temperatures amplified by biting winds Threaten to freeze even the marrow in our bones The accompanying chill once implanted Is hard to overcome The last leaves have fallen Trees now stand naked and unadorned Awaiting the inevitable blankets of snow Soon to spread over all But the holiday spirit is…

Prose poem — For what is the young man searching In such an intense and serious way Why does he just sit gazing out the window day after day Staring as if something momentous is approaching Rather than starting on his quest If indeed that is for what he is preparing Looking for a sign perhaps Or awaiting a…

Prose poem — Towards making it a truly inclusive occasion Let Thanksgiving Day no longer be associated with Pilgrims That tale did not end well for Native Americans This should be a celebration that all in our country can view as their own Enjoy being with family and friends Smile at everyone you encounter…

Finally I Get Another Opportunity — Oh my, the world has certainly been in a downward spiral since last I was allowed a platform to proffer my words of wisdom. Perhaps a causal effect there? What is wrong with you humans? Did most of you flunk “plays well with others” in kindergarten? Why are your packs…

A Poem — The sun is shining brightly at this moment Air is so clear you can see for miles Almost no humidity Temperature is warm for this time of year Everyone you meet seems to have an extra bounce in their step Exchanging a greeting and a smile with passing strangers A common occurrence on this day The dog…

A Major Disappointment. — First, as part of full disclosure, I loved the Game Of Thrones series from beginning to end. Yes, unlike many others, I even liked the final episode. So perhaps my eager anticipation for this prequel led to unrealistic expectations. …

A Poem — I’m afraid When you look at me can’t you tell It must be invisible to all A trembling in my innermost spirit Rises up As does my anger The sense of dread is overpowering A nightmare Yet I’m awake And the sun is shining outside But all is not well Aren’t you aware of it…

No Monsters Allowed — As the title warns you, this is not your typical Halloween story. If you are looking for horror or gore, you’ll have to go elsewhere for your fix. No Halloween frights for me, no monsters, ghosts, or goblins to meet or greet. I love this celebration; in my community it…