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Joyride

That old truck was faded red, it had a big hole in the bed. Blue Flame Six beneath the hood, as I recall, it ran real good. Granny gear to get it goin’ no matter what it was towin’ Cowboy tough, like the Old Man, it made the Thills a two car Clan. Starter pedalContinue reading “Joyride”

A Village Called Kin

Little village by the sea, the simple life was the key, A sandy beach, a coral reef, the China Sea, its own motif. Farmers, fishers, hard workers all, soil to till and fish to trawl. Sweating in the bath house steam, refreshing tropic island dream. Children in their sailor suits, off to knowledge, their pursuits.Continue reading “A Village Called Kin”

Somewhere….

Somewhere snow is falling, as families gather ‘round, happy voices calling, hear their joyful sound. Somewhere a fire crackles, warming up a heart, casting off the shackles, no more to be apart. Somewhere an infant lies, beneath a Christmas tree, got her Grandma’s eyes, that smile she got from me! Somewhere there are packages, wrappedContinue reading “Somewhere….”

Christmas Blues (1999)

Another year is drawin’ down, I’m sittin’ in a one-horse town. The gold that glittered long ago, went somewhere I can’t go. There’s been trouble strife and pain, enough to make us all complain. Lost some ones that we held dear, will those grey skies ever clear? Lost some hair and hit a cow, butContinue reading “Christmas Blues (1999)”

Ford Blue

My first and last cars were both Fords. Black. Peppy. Small. In between them I had about 20 other Fords including 5 Mustangs and 6 Rancheros. I am partial to the Falcons, Fairlanes and Mustangs of the Muscle/Pony-Car Era. For me, putting a V-8 in the ’63 ½ Falcon was one of Henry’s greatest triumphs.Continue reading “Ford Blue”

Angel Eyes

Did you ever fall in love, by the candlelight, with only the flicker, to drive away the gloom? Lost in the beauty of, an angel in the night, and drifting ‘round her, the aroma of perfume. Were you still afraid, when the mariachis played? Looking at those eyes, how did they tantalize? Did your marchContinue reading “Angel Eyes”

¡Bombas lejos Naco!

Bombs Away Naco! A Border Corrido The Border has its tales, and some are epic fails, the boldest man bewails, those Mexican jails. One of them was Patrick, of the Murphy clan, a flyer and mechanic, a lad with a plan. Bought a plane in Texas, a Jenny for a song, Momma don’t you fuss,Continue reading “¡Bombas lejos Naco!”

The Bones of Cochise

Somewhere in the Dragoons, in a secret place, lie the bones of Cochise, left without a trace. Beneath a rocky temple, a sepulcher so grand, rests a mighty warrior, his spirit guards the land. A stronghold in the mountains, ramparts made of stone, where the canyon deepens, his resting place unknown. His wikiup was burned,Continue reading “The Bones of Cochise”

Hands

Guest Poet: Karen Thill Hands are those things at the end of your armsWith fingers that can hold many charms.Hands may touch a child’s cheekTo wipe away a tear he weeps.Hands can bring a baby to lifeFor a loving, caring husband and wife.Hands can hold that baby dearSnuggling her close and kissing her ear.Hands mayContinue reading “Hands”

Montana History Bibliography

Montana History Bibliography Available as low-cost Kindle books unless otherwise noted. Nez Perce Summer, 1877: The US Army and the Nee-Me-Poo Crisis. (2001) Jerome A. Greene. A comprehensive look at the Nez Perce War of 1877. Covers all the events taking place in Montana from Fort fizzle to the Battle of the bear’s Paw. Well-written andContinue reading “Montana History Bibliography”