That’s us, the classic 50’s nuclear family of 2.3 children. I’m the second son from the rock. Notice that even at an early age I’m smiling…but it’s not reaching my eyes. We’re still debating who’s the three-tenths of a child. Continue reading
Category Archives: Poems
On Decrying a Lack of Social Distance
Walking out in the evening
we saw a group of neighbors
not from our block
but not far off
standing much too close. Continue reading
Moonfall
A slight jar and we’re free,
Floating in the dark.
A hand touches the stick
And a shudder passes
Through the craft. Continue reading
Years from Now
Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
No act of hate or malice
can still the hearts
of those who test themselves
to find what strength lies within
and what courage they possess Continue reading
Starlight, Starbright
Detail from NASA image PIA07137.jpg
Star light, star bright,
guiding shepherds and kings
on that distant night.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
follow your ancient
but unfading light,
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