Category Archives: Inspiration



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

Waking Up

Like everything, “waking up” evolves.
The sodden infant wakes and cries for food
The avid schoolboy jumps from bed, resolved
To breakfast, meet his mates, head off to school.
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Posted in Aging, Inspiration, Pain, Wisdom

Deft

A friendly editor who reads my verse
E-mailed: “your poems have struck a chord in me.”
Unsure, I wondered, was this praise or curse;
A B-flat minor chord, was that the key?
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Posted in Inspiration, Poetry (What is it?), Vanity

Who Cares?

Frankly, old age is a pain in the ass.
Just standing up engenders fat-knee creaks—
And the rich experience you’ve amassed
Does not assuage sciatica’s grim shrieks.
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Posted in Aging, Death, Inspiration, Pain, Politics

ART

Last Saturday, requested by Nicol—
A girl (woman really) who shares my gym—
I went to see her photographic soul
Displayed. A seated group, expressions grim,
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Posted in Beauty, Inspiration, 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