A word of thanks

I spend a lot of time here in this blog calling out those in power who I see doing harm to the most vulnerable in our society. This time around, I decided to flip that and take a moment…

Thoughts and prayers

Thoughts and prayers for all those killed, their families, classmates, friends.

Unless they don’t grieve the way we want them to or dare to speak their minds.

That is something we simply can't abide.

My father's voice

Far back as I remember, my father’s voice was strong,
Preaching from the pulpit or belting out a song,
A joyful noise to…

Little birdie told me

Little birdie told me: 
world’s about to end.
Trolling Trumpelstiltskin 
can’t stop hitting send.
Tweeting about buttons.
“Mine’s the biggest one!”
Millions at risk now.
Hey, it’s all in fun.

On bended knee

When I was a child my parents taught me
To humble myself and pray on my knee.
A reverent position for supplicant love
Surrendering all to our God up above.

Modern-Day Diplomacy

She said what?!? That’s crazy, man!
Kick her out, right on her can!

Someone else, who’s on my side,
said the same? I let it slide?