What Crosses My Mind

  • Becoming Him

    I have become my father, well not exactly anything close to what I recall. The man who guided my heart and soul through time without me realizing at in life how bold, his actions always were on my behalf. His actions always were on my behalf honorable as I recall, the spirit of dad suddenly there…

  • 6:38 PM – A Sonnet for Libby

    I remember a time when I a lad, the first time, that I could call me a dad, The hour forever emblazoned in my mind this precious human being, now remind me that actual miracles occur. I knew my own tears when first I held her, lovely eyes that shine blue today as bright as…

  • My Father

    honor his spirit patriarchal elegance dad, guide me daily

  • Inner Thoughts on a Stoop

      I talk to my dad once in awhile, outside I watch the moon rise. I can feel the chill of the stars beguile my need to figure out, to realize just who I am and why I seem this way. I wonder sometimes if he is chuckling oh that boy, his ideas always seem…

  • His River

    I found your old stream again last night Dad You know the one with overhanging limbs, fallen trees and a winding current that teems with that sparkling essence you suggested I respect. I walked along in my waders carrying fresh tears in my creel, Knowing I’d like to have you with me, here, aside me…

  • That Ten Minutes

    If I could tell you Everything that occurred in that ten minutes My life might be complete The moments before The time that stood on its own The thoughts came swiftly without fail ~ A simple drive The last ten minutes But all had been realized Notions took place Random acts of ignorance Carried my…

  • I Am

    I exist because you allowed me To become who I am today I have a life to lead Because you cared enough to give me Breath and passion Desire and love of all that exists In and around my world You are my father. ~ I begin each morning With questions about you That tie…

  • A Quiet Night with Dad

    I sat outside on our stoop And wondered in quiet silence Could I connect with you Looking across the lawn Watching the moon rise ~ The night sky still Waiting for any movement To break the silence And I wonder still Can you hear me? ~ Feel me See me Wish me ~ I want…