Poem: The Driver’s Questionnaire

by | Sep 20, 2020 | Poems

The Driver’s Questionnaire   For years I’ve been a driver in An aimless sort of way; Somehow I always did get by Without a fine to pay.   But when the skies were very blue, And distant mountains showed, I found it very hard to keep My eyes upon the road.   And now...

Poem: To Uncle Charley on his Birthday

by | Sep 20, 2020 | Poems

To Uncle Charley On His Birthday   Comes a day to bring us pleasure Rain or storm or any fate Will not keep us from “The Topo” Your birthday, to celebrate.   Riding in a state of rapture Through the floral fields we sing There is no place so delightful As “The Topo”...

Poem: To Uncle Charlie and Aunt Elizabeth

by | Sep 20, 2020 | Poems

To Uncle Charley and Aunt Elizabeth   When, as a child, with my sister and brother, Light hearted, played in the stream by the mill, Little I dreamed of the sorrow of parting; Always together, we strayed at our will.   Favored among us and loved beyond others, Our...

Poem: The Paulsen Place

by | Sep 20, 2020 | Poems

The Paulsen Place   On the San Antonio River, Close to the mountain’s base, Under a sheltering white oak, Nestles the Paulsen Place.   Here, like a weary Pilgrim, In search of a worthy goal, Came one, who was ever seeking Peace for a tired soul.   He heard the birds...