Xena

THE PAIN IS SO GREAT
AN OUTLOOK I HATE
I HOPE SHE CAN WAIT
ON MEETING HER FATE
THIS KITTY OF MINE
LOSING LIFE NINE


Written on the plane headed back to Nashville 11/11/13,hoping to make it back in time.
Thankfully did but still hard to face the end. Wrote more the next morning:

Xena was our calico,
Sweetest cat you'll ever know.
Very tough to let her go!

Farewell to Jim

As we say goodbye to Jim,
We are sorely missing him.
News of his death brought tears,
So good to my mother for years.
The last memory I'm saving,
Is their goodbye smiles and waving.


Jim was her diamond in the rough.
On the outside he seemed gruff,
But after long he couldn't hide
The great big heart he had inside.



First verse written shortly after losing my step-dad,
posted for memorial mass. Second verse written one month
after, and posting for family mass this weekend.

Boston

The Finish Line at last
But then they heard a blast
Then all were running fast
Moment of glory passed
Watching coverage aghast
The damage done was vast


Written yesterday after Boston Marathon tragedy.
Grew up 30 miles north of Boston


Written 11/3/2013 after World Series parade:

Touching Moment
At the Finish Line
Shirt-draped trophy
Will be burned in mind

'42'

HONORING #42
AND SHOWING ALL HE WENT THROUGH
WEARING THE DODGER BLUE
WHEN BLACKS IN THE MAJORS WAS NEW


Written after seeing '42' film, posting for anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game.

Clicks & Bricks

It takes clicks and bricks,
For success that sticks.
Starting online is fine,
Then a meet & greet is sweet.
Must combine to complete
A successful bag of tricks.
Explaining how The Future is now,
We make a pact - it's time to act!


Written after hearing Al Gore talk on his new book "The Future"
Honored to meet him and give him a copy of Planet Protection
(posted Dec 2009,Jan 2012), River Bed (posted June 2010,June 2012)