The props of our life stand at the ready. Even when we have no use for them.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
which in his case, made me so sad.
Thank you, Cherrie,
j.
2 Years Ago
This made me think of my father n law.
He became ill and was in his pajamas 24/7 .
He.. read moreThis made me think of my father n law.
He became ill and was in his pajamas 24/7 .
He'd lost his pocket knife and called me to go and buy an -old-timer #2.
Which I did and he happily slipped it in his pajama pants.
My husband and I still smile when we think about it.
sheesh! well ... i am assuming i am in the clear of this .. i sleep with me ankles crossed and arms spayed .. at least at the beginning ... beautiful post sir .. love putting it under meditation ... we will go out giving won't we ... love on ya ... really wish i lived next door ... would offer a cuppa .. and be pleased for sure ...
best of the rest of the day to ya laddie!
E.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
I wish you did too...having a cuppa, visiting you and Beau would be quite the trip.
Thanks fo.. read moreI wish you did too...having a cuppa, visiting you and Beau would be quite the trip.
Thanks for the response...
j.
c'mon on down any time ... bring your cats ... Beau gets along with 'em .. doesn't quite understand .. read morec'mon on down any time ... bring your cats ... Beau gets along with 'em .. doesn't quite understand them .. but does get along :)))))))))))))))
j., such a beautiful poem all the way through. ...a fleeced cloud as runway tears of a journey's end a life untied. ...he put his shoes to rest....standing at attention as are our memories of him. So many great lines that carried this soul to his destiny. I will have to add this one to my library. Thank you for sharing! Temp
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
thank you, Temp, I think he would be pleased with the responses to these poems in his honor.
.. read morethank you, Temp, I think he would be pleased with the responses to these poems in his honor.
j.
dearest Jacob… Shoes are like Puppies… waiting for us to wake up at the Crack of Dawn… slip into our Shoes and go for a Walk in the Clover on the White Cliffs of Dover…. Amen… Pat
Neat as he was tidy till journeys end. The placement of shoes tells it all.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
thank you, andrew...makes me think of Dick Prosser in "Child by Tiger' when he finally stopped runni.. read morethank you, andrew...makes me think of Dick Prosser in "Child by Tiger' when he finally stopped running and faced the mob.
Neat he was...both Dick Prosser and my dad.
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..