Small Gifts
Small gifts appear
throughout the day.
A butterfly stops by.
A bird breaks into song.
A new flower blooms.
Small gifts bring immense joy.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Small Gifts
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Lean
Lean
I am inclined to lean.
Sideways so I can see around an obstacle.
Back in a chair when I need to think.
Forward when I'm engrossed in a conversation.
and, on all those who offer their support.
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Place of Peace April 21-August 19
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I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Storm Damage
Storm Damage
They would have fallen anyway.
But, I might have had them
a few more days.
Instead, the wind and rain came through.
Cut short our time together.
There was nothing I could do.
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Place of Peace April 21-August 19
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Nature Makes Me Smile
Nature Makes Me Smile
I see a fish in a tree.
The tree is upside down.
Clouds float nearby.
A bit of sky may show through.
The scene is setup by the sun.
At times like this, nature makes me smile.
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Place of Peace April 21-August 19
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Different Paths
Different Paths
There are many paths.
Some end after a few steps.
Others let you roam before
they force you to backtrack.
Leave you concerned about
which way to turn.
Don't give up.
Try different paths until
you navigate the maze.
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Place of Peace April 21-August 19
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Life Cycle
Life Cycle
From bud to bloom
to shriveled petals,
the cycle ends too soon.
It reminds me I should
bask in the sun
as often as I can.
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Place of Peace April 21-August 19
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Garden Show
Garden Show
I have a trio in my garden.
The members don't sing,
but they make me take note
of their bright color.
When they team up with the wind,
they swing to and fro and
may even take a bow.
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Buttonwood Art Space Artist Profile-View My Art
Place of Peace April 21-August 19
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
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