Friday, May 6, 2011

FRIENDSHIP


As they explore new avenues...

Share their hopes, dreams, desires...

The bond gets stronger and the trust greater.

At the heart of all relationships

Is a special connection

Of souls and minds called friendship.

Between two who may be very different

Or two who share much in common.

Their lives become interwoven as time passes.

And as they open up to one another,

Become more vulnerable,

A special love develops and grows.

It is a love that has many sides...

Honesty, caring, laughter
It is rewarding and fulfilling.


It is a love that transcends all...

Disagreements, sorrow, despair.

It is a love that gives strength.



For most people, there are friends,

Those whose company is enjoyed....

But very few true friendships.

Friday, January 14, 2011

GAMBLE

why? there is no answer, just the
question. why were opportunities
squandered? a gambler would have
cut the deck, tossed the dice, walked
away with his winnings or nursing
some hard luck story

every loss, as near as damn it, a gain.

just the wind blowing the wrong
way that day. down is just looking
up at brighter weather or some passing
floozy willing to show too much leg,
happy with what's on offer

without a placed bet, I was getting

nothing, got nothing, just the pipe
dream of my full house to your flush.
your forfeiture, my prize, your back
receding before me, the rounds of your
rump, what I could have won