I went to school in upstate NY, graduated in 1955 and enlisted in the US Navy.
Retired US Navy Diver(22yrs) in 1977, became a volunteer firefighter, after completing 20 years as a DOD Police Officer in FL. I retired.
I started writing while in the navy and discovered that people enjoyed what I wrote. So I continued. From my participation in the high liability professions, I was afforded the opportunity to interact with individuals not only in crisis situations but grateful as well. This experience provided a great foundation for composing.
A smile
is a frown turned upside down.
A smile
is painted on the face of a clown.
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Through the hourglass
watching
grains of sand falling.
I see time slipping by.
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Within the conquest I pursue,
along the thoroughfare of Life.
At times, have arisen occasion,
against obstacles, I stubbed my toe.
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From parent and child
to friend to child to parent.
I've grown and reflecting back.
The circle is clear to me.
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