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My feathery world. My rain unfurls. My ice particles. I sit low, patiently pondering; Anxiously awaiting; Frostily, freezing; Reluctantly lingering; Partially covering Mountainous Montserrate. Refrain from frivolous froth. Rather peer into the moist mist of fine frost.

What my father didn’t say,Might have brought me to dismay.What my father didn’t say,Brought joy to me every day.What my daddy didn’t say,Taught me what to pray.What my daddy didn’t say,Enriched the life he gave.What my papa didn’t say,Mended the rope I frayed.What my papa didn’t say,Brought me home from D-Day.I’ll always remember what myContinue reading “What My Father Didn’t Say”

It’s always you plus someone else.It’s always you in addition to something else.Your love is neither hot nor cold;And your seesaw sayings and doings are getting old.It’s no use to try and control you;It’s useless to try and console you.I love it when you’re in the moment,And not wondering off in self-indulgence.You give me thatContinue reading “LUKEWARM LOVE”

You’re free to move about the cabin.Upload your covered wagonAnd head WestExpecting to discover the bestNew landsWith the choicestNew plans. You’re free to choose.To will and to do;To avoid and to woo. Everything is yours.Nothing is a chore.You want for nothing.You need everythingAnd everyone.Everyone is no one.Anyone is someone.The past is present.The future is present.TheContinue reading “Free”

I’m not black.That’s right, Jack.I’m not black!What you see is not what you get.If you wanna testMy commitment to Rosa and Martin;I seek a higher callin’.If you wanna prove that I’m down with the dawgs;I embark on a new start.I’m not black.“But you can’t say that!”“You have to rememberAll the hard work, sacrifice, and flackThatContinue reading “I’m Not Black”