The Duke : Writing

The Dilemma

The Dilemma

A Poem by The Duke


Trust issues.
The Next Move

The Next Move

A Poem by The Duke


Written when I was, 21, not knowing how to be my true self. Something I still struggle with at age 55.
Dear Dawn

Dear Dawn

A Story by The Duke


A love letter written aboard the USS Oklahoma City CG-5 on January 14, 1977 at age 21. Learning that love doesn't always love you back. I never mailed..
Destiny

Destiny

A Poem by The Duke


Written aboard the USS Oklahoma City (CG-5) as I sailed the Pacific Ocean to Yokuska, Japan where at 19 years of age I lived for two years and worked ..