The Swagging Man

  That’s some kind of swagger That’s some kind of paunch If he were a ship he’d be ready for launch He speaks with an accent of which I’m not sure But he roars it with such gusto Well need I say more He is surely important At least that’s what he thinks So I’ll...

Watering Time

  The wilting flower slowly drooped it head For all its glory has now been spent Its fragrant charm which had cast it spell No longer enticed in the air it dwelt The constant heat had had its way As it took the flowers sweet array The ground so parched it cracked...

Idle Thoughts 6

  To remember that first excitement of smelling a flower you have grown from seed Is to become a child again. Looking through binoculars the wrong way Is how most people see the world. Driving at the speed limit now I have become a moving chicane Just become the...

Cherubs Oh Cherubs

  Cherubs Oh Cherubs why can’t you see That I in my wisdom care only for thee I watch for your visits In the quiet of the night When you will repair and make everything right You fix with a love that would put me to shame But never no never will you try to make...

The Sherry Bar

  While sitting at the Sherry Bar With people there from near and far Just a quick drink to say farewell to the day Whose cloudless vista will soon fade away Belgium and German filled the night air While I just sat without having a care Dutch or Italian I just...