Banks of the Potomac

Banks of The Potomac Late summer moving in slow motion,surrounded by green on country trails,the brazen sun burning our skinas water gurgles against the rockson the banks of the Potomac. A father and son cast on the North Branch,tackle plunking down, reels whizzing,pulling a croaking catfish from indigo waters.I watch and smile, filled with fondContinue reading “Banks of the Potomac”

Paradise Found

Paradise Found In cornflower skiesamber sun plays hide and seekwith cumulus clouds the wildlife beckonsfrom the depths of green foresthooting of the owl squirrels scurry up treesshenanigans in the woodswith frisky chipmunks bumblebees hoverfeasting in sunflower fields standing tall and proud dog days of summerJuly slides into Augustas twilight descends now night comes callingas catbirdsContinue reading “Paradise Found”

Beneath the Moonlight

Beneath the Moonlight On the clouds of soundI drift into the nightthe sun takes its bowand fades into twilight Can I whisper to the windreveal my deepest secretsand dance beneath the moonlightwith you, my love… The lake is thrumminga bangarang of songthe crickets and the frogsthey frolic all night long Can I catch a shootingContinue reading “Beneath the Moonlight”

Pure Deceit

Pure Deceit Behold, here cometh the pack of liars,their stench of hot air blowing greed and pride,like being trapped on a funicularstranded high on a blazing mountainside. Evil forces have created this storm,though we don’t know who’s behind the curtain.Death, mayhem and destruction are the norm;Our country is dying, that’s for certain. In the conquestContinue reading “Pure Deceit”

Love At First Sight

Love At First Sight I believe in love at first sightWarmed up by the golden sun raysChocolate eyes and a smile so brightI will never forget those days. Warmed up by the golden sunraysWe flew high in cornflower skiesI will never forget those daysWatching white fluffy clouds drift by. We flew high in cornflower skiesListeningContinue reading “Love At First Sight”