Being conceived of life's breath on an evening of August
Wished from a star from the backwoods so transcendental
Greeted at birth with his optimism as the winds did gust
while a tempest with bolts of lightning did rage and glitter.
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Touching and poignant experience for me as I knew both the subject and the author at the time some of these memories were made. Dad is surely smiling and proud. May he Rest In Peace
Hi Susie Are you the sister of Mike Ryan? I have to look at your poetry. Did not we enjoy the Beau Brummels together? Love to you, what a miracle. My daddy was the reason we are meeting again, Paul Alias Johnny
Thank you for sharing this, Paul. I also learned to swim at a lake that my father brought us all to. Funny thing, he never learned to swim, but he taught us all to swim like fish! Paul and Jan
Hi Paul Sorry I missed this. I wish you a wonderful fall and I always love to hear from you and thanks so much for your wonderful comment. Greetings to you and Jan, Paul