Spent Christmas Eve in Olongapo town, pourin’ lots of San Magoo[1] down. The Princeton was tied up at Carrier Pier, we just might stay until it’s New Year. Heads were achin’ as Reveille played, at all the bars, too long we had stayed. Scuttlebutt said that Hope and his troupe, wouldContinue reading “Christmas Flap”
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Hard Edges
He had some hard edges, brittle like flint, and if he had a heart, he gave not a hint. Lived in a shack way back in the hills, he barely got by, without any frills. If he spoke at all it was more like a rasp, his old torn coat was heldContinue reading “Hard Edges”
Pottersville
We all live in Pottersville, just beyond Potter’s Hill. Working in Potter’s Mill, lunching on Potter’s swill. Life is grand in Pottersville, so long as we all serve his will. Potter’s values he’ll instill, and we all will pay the bill. Snow blows past the window sill, as we feelContinue reading “Pottersville”
Mr. tRump
Well, hello there Mr. tЯump, I see your polls just took a dump. What does the future hold? Indictments, I am told. Did you mean to insurrect, and are you trying to deflect? What is buried with your ex, did she just give you a hex? Is Stormy’s story coming out, Continue reading “Mr. tRump”
Elon
Elon makes electric cars, Elon sends rockets to Mars. Elon has a mighty ego, but he is such a zero. Elon bought a media platform, now it is a real shit storm. He brought back tЯump’s allies, they promoted his election lies. Suspended those who tracked his plane, then treatedContinue reading “Elon”
Library Rat
He lives beneath the stacks, with Orwell and Wilde for snacks. From grade school up to college, he’s gnawing at knowledge. Thirty-two volumes of reference, digested without much deference. Carnegie is his greatest hero, but to E-books he gives a zero. He shredded nearly half of Shakespeare, to build aContinue reading “Library Rat”
Riverwalk
There is a place that I know, Where the gentle breezes blow. Lying just below the street, The river is such a treat. The fragrance of the flowers, The cypress tree that towers. The warbler sings his joyful song, As two lovers stroll along. People dine by candle glow, As waiters hustle to and frow.Continue reading “Riverwalk”
Mountain Men/Fur Trade Bibliography
I have recently been reading everything I can about the era of the Mountain Me and the fur trade in the American west. There are dozens of modern books that can fully inform one on this topic, but why not use original sources? Thanks to Amazon, E-books and and some dedicated volunteers who convert crustyContinue reading “Mountain Men/Fur Trade Bibliography”
Sam’s Place
Just hangin’ around, West Des Moines town, I’m feelin’ down and I’ve got a frown. I see the sign, drinks, beer and wine, make me feel fine, at least I am tryin’. Sat on a stool, tried to look cool. some drunk old fool, stinks like a mule. Brewery’s on strike, there’sContinue reading “Sam’s Place”
A Double Dose of You
I’ve crossed plain and desert, to the ocean shore. I’ve topped the shining mountain, seen the eagle soar, Been lonely in the city and welcomed at a shack, seen places that’ll never, ever want me back. But, I’ve had the pleasure of a love that’s true, all I really needed was a double dose ofContinue reading “A Double Dose of You”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 