Afghan Patrol

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Poetry

Men of war steadily passing by Invisible to the beggar’s blinded eye Ignorant of kites swirling high in the sky Moving outside the world of you and I Heedless of the hungry child’s pleading cry Wary of all innocent passers by Men of war keep passing...

Separation

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Poetry

Our love holds us in so many ways Through our lonely nights and days The single meal taken alone Should be a banquet with you The solitary drink quietly taken That should be a party for two Coming home to an echoing empty place No greeting smile from your welcoming...

The Pause

by | Aug 14, 2010 | Poetry

Could you spare just two minutes for a good cause Can your really busy schedule afford the pause? Just two very short minutes is all that we ask Can you possibly spare them from your day long task? Time is precious isn’t that what they always seem to say? But what is...