He Loved Me

halloween
today is dads birthday
I don't know exactly
how old he would be
and I am not going
to figure it out
I am just remembering him
and the way he held me
on his lap when I was
a child sick with asthma
we sat on the old rocking chair
in the livingroom on cold snowy nights
with our feet over the floor register
feeling the warm air
from our coal furnace in the basement
he brushed his hand slowly across
my forehead over and over
helping me to relax
so I could breath easier
and maybe finally sleep
at 72 I still remember this
and know that he
loved me

Watching

I watched the sun
as its rays darkened my skin
I watched birthdays
escort old age
as my wrinkles found
their places
I watched my death
as it stole what it had to
in dark cold silence
I watched the small
pale blue morning glory
as it grew among the green
on the woods floor
and wondered if it knew why
it was alone
and that I was watching

Cabin Wisdom

it is not just important
to discover Gods plan for you
but to execute it in a manner
He might find sufficient
it is not your good deeds
that will determine your place
with Him it is your love
He does not punish
He loves

Cabin Wisdom

remember
many wild animals
and insects
move much faster
than you think
they can

Cabin Wisdom

when approaching
a camp fire
it is wise
to determine
which side
is dispersing
warmth and free
from smoke

Twisted Blisters

daily double
flat sided bubble
twisting
burning
yearning
watch out
don't get
caught
swinging
tight rope
of no hope
painful musing
tripping
painfully uncertain
there should
be
no blisters

Joyful Bounties

poems come from everywhere
in color and black and white
they never seem to care
if they are exactly right

they linger in laughter
join hands and kiss
when questions occur
its hit or miss

poets are clever
poets are smart
perfect endeavors
from the start

royal mounties
poets so dear
their joyful bounties
gone with no tear