The bird seemed to follow my roving eye As he walked beyond where I lie He seemed to know, with eye I spy – Sitting there that day. He never seemed to have a care No matter for how long I stared Or how controlling … Continue reading Poem – My bird
Category: Longreads
Mary…
Herbert knew about the cocktail party long before Mary. “How did you find out about it so soon?” Mary said. “I don’t know, I just did, I guess,” replied Herbert. “Hmmm,” was all Mary could manage, as she walked away from the kitchen table, tossing … Continue reading Mary…
the true story of Santa…
Once upon a time there was a man with a very big beard. He was a very jolly man. One day in his older years he thought it an idea to wear only red and white at Christmas time. And with it came a very … Continue reading the true story of Santa…
at the crossroads
Australian newspapers this weekend had but one issue in their ‘Commentary’ section(s) – Paris. For once I read everyone’s opinions. By the time I post this, at least nineteen people have died in Mali. For once, media coverage was all over the hostage crisis, and our … Continue reading at the crossroads
Unknown
She strove to be the best that she could be, Her foresight led as far as she could see. She never felt out of depth, too far out to sea, She never lost her sense of being with me. Release me to the world as … Continue reading Unknown
Entitlement
I have a plan to build on. I know that it will work. It means I’d rely on others And on leaving Back ‘o Burke. See, I want a kid, I know I do, One of my very own. But I need to find a … Continue reading Entitlement
the Fire Chief…
The Fire Chief relaxed As he sat down in his chair He’d just come home from watching his son play soccer “I can’t believe it,” he cried aloud, with a touch of flair “My bloody son has had another shocker.” “That boy,” he said, “I trained … Continue reading the Fire Chief…
