written 1998
“You know the old saying,” he said… “The sparrows flock together, the… Then he turned to her and asked wi… “Which are you? The sparrow with… The beautiful beak?”
Oh, how the deep-blue sparkles, Sunlight glistening atop each wave… And eagerly does she store it all… As a vivid memory she yearns to sa… To keep it for times this winter
In the soul of man, Both can be found, Infinite peace And the devils bound. Side by side they exist,
Wisps of Fall are in the air. A chilling breeze blows through hi… They are taking a walk As the Summer season comes to a s… School is starting his hopes are h…
He thought of you today, Early; at the break of day. Why you didn’t stay. Is hard to say. His words were misunderstood,
Who is this little girl, And where does she come from. Her physique, so frail. Her large dark eyes Full of sadness,
Today he took a little time, Just to think awhile; As thoughts of you danced through… He began to smile. He ventured back to those special…
As she looks to the sky She sees two stars This is the first time she’s seen Them In a long time
Many miles midst misty moors men m… Marching, marching mesmerized mili… Men marching. Major murmurs memor… Messages, making mental memos, map… Moves, making modifications. Many…
As he walks, alone, wondering Not knowing where Approaching a fine strong frame So new, Standing alone Waiting for someone to cross.
Just sitting around with nothing t… Her man’s gone fishing, the kids a… She has all her chores done, That suits her just fine, because— IT’S AUCTION TIME.
Even though you’re far away, In her heart you’ll always stay. Her love for you is always true, There is no other uncle like you. When she was just a little girl,
A splotch of veridian, A hint of cerulean blue. One long streak of burnt sienna. The painter dabs The palette
Trembling lips come together Tongues—trepidly flicking, teasing… Saying hello. The inevitable push— The world fades away
The world’s getting weaker and wis… Her mother used to say. What’s going to happen to a people Who never stop to pray? Is there no hope for tomorrow?