A New Life

I donned, as ordered, me pudding basin hairdo, Cardin suit, and Cuban heels. The allotted day had at last arrived.… Read more A New Life

A Drink

I see that most tempting chalice Of Wine I must never taste Daily and nightly she enchants me Her grapes… Read more A Drink

Making A Wise Decision

‘ ‘Everyone’s life has a Bunch of knots,’ Deasy told Brennan. ‘Smart fellow chooses His knots wisely.’ ‘Besides which,’ Brennan… Read more Making A Wise Decision

Not Meant To Be

I wanted to Go there. Day and night I begged, Cajoled, and finagled, Banged upon doors That never opened. Eventually… Read more Not Meant To Be

Looking Back

Can you show me the Way Back to what once was? A lullaby, a shot of whiskey. Perhaps we shall… Read more Looking Back

The Heppest Of Cats

Of fine cologne and hair gel A little dab’ll do. I’ll dabble in some friendship And a smidge of romance… Read more The Heppest Of Cats

Merry Christmas

Besides attending the Christmas Vigil Mass We can leave milk And cookies Atop the Inglenook For Santa. The smoke From… Read more Merry Christmas

Last Call

Ashes ashes we all shall someday fall still. I lie here, in a tablet, sure of my fate. The hearse… Read more Last Call

Cold

Can’t you see it’s all absence? Cakes of ice remaining here ‘Can’t’ is now the only word. Country under white… Read more Cold

Sorry Eyes

Dapper, dashing, A kindly, articulate, Nattily attired gentleman His eyes were a kind hearted Pale blue. Daily he walked past… Read more Sorry Eyes