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Senator

Senator He drove an old green truck, That he stopped was just my luck. Then he offered me a ride, And I gladly climbed inside. I knew that old truck weren’t much, With grinding gears and slipping clutch. We made our way to Havre town, Where he showed me around. HeContinue reading “Senator”

Surviving Fascism

The dark clouds of Fascism are once again engulfing the world. History tells us that, once Fascism is in place, it will not leave willingly. Mussolini lasted over 20 years before being strung up by Partisans at a gas station in Milan. Hitler’s Thousand-Year Reich ended in violence and destruction. Making aggressive war doomed bothContinue reading “Surviving Fascism”

Chapter 7: Sam

“Sam?” Reuben asked dumbfounded. “You heard me Brother DeLay. You are taking Sam with you,” Montgomery retorted. Many thoughts ran through Reuben’s mind as he pondered Montgomery’s demand. Sam was the slave he encountered on his first day in Linn County. How could he get him safely out of Kansas? What wouldContinue reading “Chapter 7: Sam”

Chapter 6: Retribution

Kapow! Kapow! Kapow! Reuben had just settled down for a good night’s sleep when he heard the three shots. There was trouble, but where? The gunfire obviously came from one of his Sugar Creek neighbors. Reuben scanned the night as he exited his canvas shelter. A red glow came from Mace Johnson’sContinue reading “Chapter 6: Retribution”

Cecil and Chip

Cecil and Chip have the run of the house, Nothing gets by them, not even a mouse. Guarding their turf with a bark and a yap, Or settling down for an afternoon nap. When Mama is sad, they’ll lick at her face, They’ll follow Papa to most any place. They’ll sleep onContinue reading “Cecil and Chip”

Chapter 5: Fort Montgomery

There it is, Reuben thought as he rounded a bend and first gazed on Montgomery’s place. It was built against a hillside and was larger than most frontier cabins. The only visible window was on the attic level. The little window offered a commanding view of the approaches to the cabin. As Reuben rodeContinue reading “Chapter 5: Fort Montgomery”

Unbowed: The Saga of a Civil War Cavalryman-Index

I am in the process of converting my research on the life of my ancestor, Reuben DeLay, into a work of historical fiction. As each draft chapter is completed, I will post it here. Readers are invited to follow my blog to stay up-to-date on the book’s progress at: Blog – Outlaws, Outrages and OutrightContinue reading “Unbowed: The Saga of a Civil War Cavalryman-Index”

Chapter 4: Squatter

Chapter 4: Squatter Kablam! The man had jumped into the road from behind a bush. The first shot from his pistol was a warning, aimed over Reuben’s head. Now the gun was leveled at him. Before he could even think about grabbing the musket by his side, two more men emerged from theContinue reading “Chapter 4: Squatter”

MAGA Messiah

MAGA Messiah by Nick Winter The MAGA Messiah is still on the stage Spouting his venom, stoking up rage He’ll promise revenge for whatever your pain Just send him your money, and turn off your brain Just send him your money and give him your soul When you deal with the Devil you give himContinue reading “MAGA Messiah”

When They Come

When they come for me, You’ll look, but you wont see. Dragged into the street, Cornered, no retreat. For daring to speak out, Guilty, there’s no doubt. I’ll be gagged and bound, Starved and beaten down. You won’t dare to call, To me behind the wall. You’ll ignore my pain,Continue reading “When They Come”