The history of time
a moments expanse
All memory set free
—the present entranced
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2019)
The Tightening Noose
Parents,
hover over their children
Adults,
smothering their young
Choices curtailed,
freedom spoon fed
Gallows
—for youth to be hung
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2019)
Thespian Misstep
There are stages you run to,
and from stages to hide
The performance of a lifetime,
or the shame that will chide
There are actors in character,
and stand-ins on loan
One change in direction
—and all meaning has flown
(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)
Ah Yue Shda
A Lakota Sioux Elder
once prophetically said…
“We will be known forever
by the tracks we leave behind”
That wisdom now marking
a trail of tears
—any hope still yet to find
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2019)
'S'
One letter that follows,
if added will deem
To separate the real
from what’s referenced or schemed
“Honor from honors,
Love from loves
“Truth from truth’s,
and Self from selves
“God from gods,
Time from times
“Vision from visions,
and Life from lives”
The singular, the plural
what is, what is not
One small trailing letter
—true meaning leaves off
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2019)
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Kurt,
Good Morning!🌞
Two super and honest shares...especially “The Tightening Noose”!
Raising children is a tough job!
~Laura~
Amen to that—maybe the toughest!
Yes!
When raising my two children, I always questioned myself as far ...
Am I dealing with this the right way?
Am I being too severe/tough?
Am I depriving them of the extra social life they want?! etc.
My husband’s mantra was...
DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT...
EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE!
Well, I did!!
You get the idea!
Loud & Clear !
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