Love – Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies

Lines for My Mother

PVT. Frederick Buckmaster Poem written to his mother, Mary Ann, on May 9, 1864 Clifton, Tenn. It is a calm still night Mother, the winds are lulled and still… The moon’s soft light is beaming bright on yonder sleeping hill… But this soft dreamy hour, Mother, no magic may impart… To check theContinue reading “Lines for My Mother”

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”

Shall We Dance?

Shall we dance across the living room floor, into the kitchen and back to the door? May I hold you close and pull you in tight, as we dance together the rest of the night? Will you close your eyes and rest on my shoulder, and never notice thatContinue reading “Shall We Dance?”

The Love in Your Eyes

The Love in Your Eyes Letters and words and numbers fade from black into grey, Lines and angles and circles specked and dotted they’ll stay. Faces and flowers and paintings are dreary and drab, Sometimes I can’t see a dot, a dash or a dab. The shadows of mountains and the vistas between, Are justContinue reading “The Love in Your Eyes”

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”

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”