In the late 1980s we lived in the Dallas area. One winter we had an icestorm (which started as a harmless snowfall) followed by a hard freeze with temps dropping to -1 deg F. We were housebound for days
#2022WinterIcestorm
Once there was a lonely coconut tr… Atop a big hill by the deep blue s… It’s swaying in the breeze And bending a few degrees A foolish man scaling it dangerous…
All the talents that we have been… From His bounty, gracious and ove… Bury them not underground to lay f… Let them light the sky, bright and… The third steward; let us not emul…
A fork in the road To the west Jerusalem Due east Babylon Thousands traveling eastward But the road west deserted
Been raining all morning Grey gloomy the sky In a darkened room I sat Thinking, half awake I love inclement days
In my twilight years An abundance of leisure That; I have for sure! But the days are featureless The hours dull and colorless
Vintage models we are; some of us… We move with caution, lest somethi… (Except those among us, the health… For spare parts unavailable, or ha… Yes, old we are; we’re yesterday’s…
center I saw my doppelgänger Early this morning When I woke up And started shaving
Come Mend my heart Broken into pieces Come Fix my dreams ripped apart
center Once, a child I was A long, long time ago But mem’ries fading fast As grey cells slowly go
center she flashed her wickedly seductive smile, all resistance melted, a scoop of ice cream
I’m here for the long haul, yes,… The day after forever, here I’ll… I’m in for the rough times and the… In laughter or in tears, you’ll se… My love I pledge not just on sunn…
The sun has set; it’s time to let… And the moment’s come to bid farew… To slights that in our hearts dwel… To anger and hurt; for it is after… Tomorrow’s the future, it’s a fres…
There’s fire and passion in his he… But frigid ice flows in his veins A cold stare; an inscrutable face… The deep emotion underneath remain… Certainly the pain forever will st…
Someday... someone… Will wander into your life She’ll rock your world; turn it up… She’ll put an end… To all of your emotional strife
Our passionate wish to be somewher… For over here; days are shorter, n… With AC off electricity much lowe… But gas consumption has gone astro… Sun we haven’t seen, wondering whe…