Category Archives: Family



2/6/2014

Today’s my birthday.
My stepson called,
My eldest called,
And my youngest
(Not so young at fifty-one)
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Posted in Aging, Family, Pain

At The Paddle Tennis Courts: Larry

One of the regulars down at the courts,
Larry, is eighty now famous for coifed
Hair, and immune to our mild, teasing snorts.
Educated children, grandchildren, waft
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Posted in Family, Friends, Inspiration, Poverty

The Human Condition

I’ve never quite understood what “soul” means.
There, tumultuous, underneath the skin,
Empathy and ego ebb, flow, careen
Through consciousness like unleashed yang and yin.
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Posted in Family, Pain, Vanity, Wisdom

What’s The Matter With Me?

Look, we’ve got a house at the beach
Paid for! Good pensions and no debt—
Our three educated kids, each
Pulls his own weight, beloved assets.
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Posted in Affluence, Family, Pain, Wisdom

Down At The Paddle Tennis Courts: Eric

Eric, down at the courts, was married once
And had some kids. His wife then threw him out.
Still, they get along, exhibit patience,
Became good friends, since Eric’s not a lout.
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Posted in Family, Inspiration

Unbelievable!

Twenty-six people were murdered last week
By a bright, but awkward sociopath.
Twenty young children, were killed by a geek
Who added himself to his brute bloodbath
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Posted in Conformity, Death, Family, Pain, Religion