THE LANDS OF GIZA

From the lands of Giza Comes a story That pre-dates Caesar It existed Before written text When ye be with Pharaoh Or else Subject When at birth The die is caste Where some will gorge And others fast Many have tried To change the plans Just to perish In desert sands Their bones cannot TellContinue reading “THE LANDS OF GIZA”

A PRAYER TO THE STARS

The worshipping of the Corporate Demi-Gods Is now on maximum overdrive I fawn all over thee Great gods of humanity For in your vestiges Lies such abundance of virtue Make thee me O’ holiest shrine So that I may live Ever after in Your exalted grace Lift me up decadent deities! Into the realm ofContinue reading “A PRAYER TO THE STARS”

THE SCOOP ON CATS AND DOGS

The Scoop on Cats and DogsOf the myriad different animals that humans have kept as pets, cats and dogs, have proven to be by far the favorites. Some people find cats to be suitable pets and others get along better with canines. It is important to know a bit about the temperament, outdoor traits, andContinue reading “THE SCOOP ON CATS AND DOGS”

THE BALLAD OF KING JAMES

Now! A crack of thunder Embellished the King’s decree We shall no longer countenance dwellings On frivolous memory In the mist He got to the gist Of his feelings presently Time awaits no woman/man Nor their remembrances of history Let it be today When thou shalt sway To the ways of what should be YesterdayContinue reading “THE BALLAD OF KING JAMES”

BATTLE FOR THE HIGH SEAS

Lo and Behold A subterranean grip Alas a woman’s mass Appears in this word trip She cries for Ahab To head ashore! “Give the creature the slip”! Avast a wide mast Unfurls across the ship The Captain’s cries For the harpoon! Are drowned out By the cracked whip The wondrous size Of the White WhaleContinue reading “BATTLE FOR THE HIGH SEAS”

LOOK ABOVE

      Look above! Way up in the sky! I’m on the tallest building I could find Where the birds Don’t fly I have come up With a new scheme Just listen Before you sigh My Oh My! The anticipation is as heavy as a child’s expectations on Christmas nigh! Recently I have notContinue reading “LOOK ABOVE”

CAPTIVE

Drip drip drip The T.V. screen goes blip The fan goes still On the window sill The light switches Start to flip Blink blink blink Chains start to clink Strange light appears To heighten my fears The water is overfilling the sink Rap! rap! rap! I feel like I’m stuck in a trap The doorsContinue reading “CAPTIVE”

SPRING TIME

Springtime is The rebirth of trees The busy buzzing Of the bees The birds come back In flock again To chirp along With their brethren The insects make Their presence known For they still have A place to roam There is one who’s alarm Is set to Spring The big ole bear Who’s been hibernatingContinue reading “SPRING TIME”

THE SPLOTCH OF THE BRAGGART

When I was in Basic Training at Fort Knox there was an incident that happened with a grenade that I will never forget. Our whole battalion was practicing throwing grenades. Being the Army, they had an exact plan for everything. Cooks will tell you there is a recipe for boiling water. And there is! WeContinue reading “THE SPLOTCH OF THE BRAGGART”