Two heroes from Iwo Jima would live their quiet lives, without proclaiming valor, not even to their wives. One would carry mail, his duty to prevail, he would never fail, no matter the travail. One served as Chief of the local volunteers, he put the fires out for nigh on thirty years.Continue reading “Unheralded”
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Wake Island ©
A tiny tropic atoll, awash with surf and sand, Not the kind of place to make a final stand. The Oriental Clipper that was Manila bound, Landed in the bay and taxied all around. Marines in dungarees watched the empty sky, And manned their naval guns with a big Aye, Aye! TwentyContinue reading “Wake Island ©”
Buffalo Nickel
A Nickel ain’t that much, Just a buffalo you can touch. I’m sorry, but it’s true, Your Jefferson won’t do. Old Iron Tail and Two Moons, Aren’t seen on Spanish Doubloons. It’s American through and through, Big Medicine for me and you. When buffalo roamed the West, We were at our best. Then they allContinue reading “Buffalo Nickel”
If I Could Write a Song
If I could write a song, I’d use the nicest words, I’d sing it loud and strong, As pretty as the birds. If I could write a song, I’d say the sweetest things, It wouldn’t take that long, Accompanied by strings. If I could write a song, It would be a joyful tune, And youContinue reading “If I Could Write a Song”
Shoulda
I shoulda bought a rose instead of that last beer, I shoulda settled down anywhere but here. I shoulda drove a truck, Skipped Vegas with my luck. I shoulda stopped my lyin’ Though wasn’t even tryin’ I should saved some dough, But it was mine to blow. I shoulda saw the light, And never pickedContinue reading “Shoulda”
If I Could Send a Hug
If I could send a hug, I’d wrap it up real nice, And cover it with stamps, no matter what the price. Then I’d tell the Postman, “Handle this with care. It ain’t the kind of mail that goes just anywhere.” May it span the lonesome miles, and soften up the trials, It’s been tooContinue reading “If I Could Send a Hug”
Route 1, Box 36
Back in the Sixties we lived in the sticks, Out on Route One, Box Thirty-Six. We made our abode at the end of the road, Where nature bestowed and Beaver Creek flowed. With Montana skies, sunny and blue. Gone were the Blackfeet, the Cree and the Sioux. Out in the back were a horse andContinue reading “Route 1, Box 36”
The Box
by Lascelles Abercrombie (Performed by John Denver) It was 1972 and the Vietnam War was just beginning to wind down. We attended a John Denver concert at ASU in Tempe. Toward the end, he recited this Lascelles Abercrombie poem. The crowd sat in rapt silence as he finished. After a long pause you could hearContinue reading “The Box”
Coffee and a Kiss
There ain’t that much that I would miss, Except some coffee and a kiss. My morning coffee ain’t complete, Until I see your smile so sweet. I like my coffee in a mug, But it goes better with a hug. Sometimes I take it with a roll, But only you can warm my soul. BlackContinue reading “Coffee and a Kiss”
Doomsday Prepper
He’s just J.J with a beard, He don’t think he’s weird. Plan, prepare and prep some more, J.J. the Prepper knows the score. He don’t follow any rules, Those who do are the fools. When chaos comes, he has a plan, No matter what should hit the fan. The end might come any day, SocialContinue reading “Doomsday Prepper”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 