Born in a small coal town, served 8 years in the USCG. Attended various colleges and universities with degrees in electronics and computer technologies.Studied theology and is an ordained minister.My beliefs are not just from reading second hand but personal experience first hand.Spent years in the Pacific islands, one year on a deserted island in contemplation. Travelled many places worldwide. Married with 2 sons,2 grandsons. My oldest son has Downs syndrome. My youngest is a park ranger.Spend most spare time at the beach house, or camping in the mountains. Has a love for humanity, wildlife and especially birds.
I awoke to the bird calling outside my window,
A new day has begun, my mind is hungover with thoughts of yesterday.
A wild goose is heard in the distance.
The bird seems to be calling for his nestlings, probably long
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Ageless adversity pondering wealth,
Is one so taken, by ones ownself.
Given a token to pass through time.
A chance to live in verse and rhyme.
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I remember Grandma Rose,
With her bobby pins and
Late night horror shows.
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It was a cloudy day, my grandson pointed at the sky. He said ' the stars are still there you just cannot see them because of the clouds'.
I held his hand and said ' The stars are like the truth often we cannot see it because of the clouds'.
There is nothing more inspiring than a conversation between a grandfather and a grandson.
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Oh House! So empty.
My love was wasted.
Oh House! So empty.
No joy was tasted.
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