Leavin’ outa’ town, don’t know where I’m bound, ain’t no sense to frown, it’s been good to be around. Don’t call me on the phone, I just need to be alone, my cover has been blown, ain’t the first time that I’ve flown. Don’t go gittin’ down, don’t you make a frown, Continue reading “Leavin’ Outa’ Town”
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Montana’s North Plains
Montana’s North Plains – Nicholas C. Winter © 2003 In the Milk River Valley, Montana’s North Plains Not far from the border there lie the remains, Of log walls and sod roof my mother called home Where antelope played and buffalo roamed. In 1911 my grandparents came. They brought all they had and they settledContinue reading “Montana’s North Plains”
Acrostic Poem
An Acrostic Poem -Anonymous Born for a curse to virtue and Mankind,Earth’s broadest realms can’t show so black a mind.Night’s sable veil your crimes can never hide,Each one’s so great—they glut the historic tide.Defunct —your memory will live.In all the glares that infamy can give.Curses of ages will attend your name.Traitors alone will gloryContinue reading “Acrostic Poem”
Unclimbed Mountains
Unclimbed mountains beckon me, to a place I once roamed free. Miller Peak and the Carr Falls, the echo off the canyon walls. Trapsing through an Aspen grove, such a place for me to rove. Red-tailed Hawk on lifted wings, listen as the wild bird sings. Pure spring water from aContinue reading “Unclimbed Mountains”
Thoughts and Prayers
He had a sweet smile, you could see for a mile. Her ponytail just danced, like pixies that pranced. Not a cross word, was ever heard. Their sanctum serene, away from the mean. Now cards and letters and prayers, tell us that somewhere someone cares. Flower bouquets so fragrant andContinue reading “Thoughts and Prayers”
Banned in Florida
Our library shelves are bare, with no books to share, don’t you say it’s not fair, ‘cuz we don’t even care. We won’t admit that our state waited so long to integrate. it’s not so bad that we hate, those who got here late. Rosa Parks wasn’t Black, she shoulda’ stayed in back,Continue reading “Banned in Florida”
Crypto
(Or Why I Hate John Walker) Keeping your plans an operations secret from the enemy is an essential part of military security. If your enemy knows your plan or your operational problems, he can devise his own plan to counter them and exploit your weaknesses. Ciphers have been used for millennia to keep militaryContinue reading “Crypto”
A Cold Bud Light
As I sit here tonight with this cold Bud Light, I feelin’ just right, a-gittin’ half tight. Drinkin’ this brew is the right thing to do, and if you feel blue, I’ll share one with you. Rained half the day, saw a rainbow display, don’t let your dismay, keep your skies gray.Continue reading “A Cold Bud Light”
Bullhook Blues
Cowboys and Indians, Silver Dollar Bar, where no one cares if you ain’t a star. Great Northern freight a-chuggin’ on through, our dads and our uncles were part of the crew. Glass block sidewalks lit up the underworld, where the seamy side of town was openly unfurled. The paint was flakin’ offContinue reading “Bullhook Blues”
Ketchup
Ketchup Ketchup on the wall. What a way to fall! He can’t get out of it, He threw a hissy fit. It’s never a good look, When they throw the book. A crying shame it is, False records for his biz. Stormy ain’t his type, After all the hype. If he don’t make his bail,Continue reading “Ketchup”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 