Say a Prayer or 2

by | Jul 21, 2017 | Poetry

Say a prayer for those soon to be dead For they will not go home smiling They will not hear the bands, See the celebration or relish the glory Say a prayer for those soon to be dead They will not know the pride felt for them Nor enjoy the freedoms their loss upholds...

The Eight Hundred Sixty Three

by | Nov 11, 2015 | Poetry

Eight hundred and sixty three people answered their country’s call Eight hundred and sixty three soldiers were destined that day to fall In the brutal style of combat their death came and it was violent Their guns so keenly polished too early that day they fell silent...

The Note

by | Mar 18, 2015 | Poetry

Duty called today – So I’m sorry I won’t make it to dinner tonight. Kiss the kids goodnight for me and tell them I am sad that I can’t be there to tuck them in. I won’t be there for the parent’s night either. I hope it goes well. Send my apologies to the Browns but if...

Intelligence & Authority

by | Mar 18, 2015 | Poetry

I have no right to say no, Make sure you are right to say go. So, apply your intelligence, So you can use your authority, To do what is right. Don’t lie about intelligence, So you can abuse your authority, To use your...

Four Ten Thousandths of One Percent

by | Mar 17, 2015 | Poetry

I don’t want you to remember me every day of the year I don’t intend that your life is impacted I don’t hope you spend more time thinking of me then your loved ones I don’t crave a reminder on every street Please enjoy your freedom Discover new passions Laugh at...