"A Red River Home"
Past Poetry

for the month of june 2001



Mental Bondage


Those that write,
question each word
those that play,
search for a song
ones that sing,
choke on the notes
as the painter's hand
paints it all wrong.

An art with no rules,
a song with no scale,
a book with no ending,
is such a tireless tale.

We dare to adventure
seeking lines that extend,
outside of the boxes
and confines that we're in.

Without question or reason
we glide past the edge,
often missing the fine points
driving over the ledge.

But in answer to questions
you might ask on your way,
there was more to discover
once the bonds fall away.

Georgia

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Belief in God


I know a time will come
you'll see,
when best forgot,
means never sought,
and binding love,
sets free.

There is a wish I have
for me,
to find a way,
recall each day,
a memory sweet,
with he.

The peaceful days go by
each one,
life's turning point,
true loves anoint,
the sombre walk,
with thee.


Poet's Test


Each one of us different, unique in our way
writing deftly articulate, with something to say
our styles of writing significantly bold
construction, meter or freedom to mold.

Never the chore, more often a goal
building artistically, shaping, as stories unfold
a friendship, a bond, as like minds compare
heartfelt, compelling our souls will we share.

The poet a might different than your average man
his needs often controlling the stroke of his hand
an ego more fragile quite possible, I suggest
his trust in your acceptance his ultimate test.



Have Pen, Will Travel


She was a skinny youngster
just startin to shine
her pen scratched so faintly
and in a fine line.
Just learnin to open up
her heart and her pen
wanted so much to always fit in.
Her words brought her comfort
and brightened her way
chased away darkness
turned night into day.
But it never occured
as she penned out her life
that nothing she wrote
helped her to be a good wife.
Independent by nature
hard working and fair.
She ran away often
if things weren't right there,
but regardless of what's left
there shall forever be
enough ink in her pen
so her mind can be free.


Mardi Gras Alexandria, Louisiana

Mardi Gras


A year of madness
heady spin
like none others
ever been.
Footsteps trippin'
up and down
Mardi Gras
on thru town.
When it's over
just begin
start the madness
once again.
Krewe's of King's
Ladies too
also Krewe of
Boogaloo.
Gold n purple
green galore
reach for beads
want some more.
Babies hidden
to be found
luscious King cake
in the round.
When it's over
just begin
start this madness
once again.