Or: My Lame Thanksgiving Carol. Pilgrims feast, and then grow fat. So sad, but way too quirky; They need full bellies of deer and turkey. Or pants could fall down, with buckles on shoes and hats. A harsh winter carved numbers down; But harvest gave plenty for all. So we now celebrate with football. Pass,… Continue reading Crazy Pilgrim Friends #ThanksgivingCarol
A Lifestyle of Waiting
People tell me, “it’ll be OK.” They offer encouragement, advice, or relate what happened to them, or somebody they know, But nobody offers real solutions. I’m told that government programs will meet my needs, but the process is endless. Strangers poke their nose into my business. They want an exact accounting of my personal life.… Continue reading A Lifestyle of Waiting
I Could Really Use a Cup of Coffee, or an Asperin, or a Long Nap
What a day. I feel like a fire hose has been going off in my head. Information overload. Cramming data, doing word searches, cross referencing, gathering, and packing it in. Where will it all go? How will I use it to make sense of the topic I need? There’s way too much. I’ll never need… Continue reading I Could Really Use a Cup of Coffee, or an Asperin, or a Long Nap
The End of a Bad Day
Or: Water Babies Janet returned to the living room after tucking the baby in for the night. Sitting back in her spot on the couch next to Dean, she commented, “You should probably be going home now.” “But, we’re finally alone,” Dean replied, knowing full well that Janet wouldn’t stand for him staying any later,… Continue reading The End of a Bad Day
Angry and Short
I want to keep this ramble short; Avoiding arguments, but still rant and snort. In freehand writing, I may go long; To stick to rhyme and verse, emotions stay strong. Intense, energetic, staccato words soon deflate; Poured out on the page, time for rant to truncate. PS: Not really upset, just having fun with wordplay.… Continue reading Angry and Short
Signs of Change
Lost leaves, raked up in piles, the scent of burnt leaves stinging the nostrils, and air that is becoming cool and brisk. Signs of the changing seasons. Fall is here, and you can see it in the trees. No more fruit left on the branches. Leaves that have exchanged bright green for orange, yellow, red,… Continue reading Signs of Change
The Purpose of Man, without God
Science Class Assignment: Write a paper on the purpose of man. Rules: There must be no mention, or use of religion, or God. The purpose of man is futile. (1-11) With science alone, and without God or religion, life, and the purpose of man, is pointless, futile, and empty. The lifespan of a man is… Continue reading The Purpose of Man, without God
The Changing Winds of War
Or, a Hard Day’s Battle Or, Floundering in the Wind Or, I should Have Just Stayed Home Today To the seas! Let’s Go! set sail; We’re confident, strong,, and unshaken in belief; With winds of victory, we can’t help but prevail. Make each enemy fall! Give them grief! On wings of eagles, full sails race… Continue reading The Changing Winds of War
Ever Flowing Streams
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. –Amos 5:24 (ESV) Alice was running on raw adrenaline. Her perfect evening had been shattered in ways she never dreamed possible. The twins were to go to visit grandparents, the baby had a sitter, and Hal was due in at the airport.… Continue reading Ever Flowing Streams
Choice of Eternity, Yes or No
Life is complicated, but it all comes down to choices. Digital. Is a condition met, yes or no? Should I do this, yes or no? There is no other choice. A condition is met, and the next process is acted on. A condition is not met, and the next process is to loop into something… Continue reading Choice of Eternity, Yes or No