The Window Seat

“Remove your shoes and socks.” “Nothing in your pockets.” “Remove all laptops from their bags and place them in separate … Continue reading The Window Seat

Watches and Time

Time is something children don’t think too much about. They’re unburdened in that way. I was fortunate in my youth … Continue reading Watches and Time

Wounded

I found her there in the bottom-land shade Curled and cowered beside a hophornbeam tree, Dried, long-dead leaves clinging to … Continue reading Wounded

Hawk On The Line

There is a hawk on the line at the crossroads Beside the peanut plant And Jerry’s Auto Body He’s there … Continue reading Hawk On The Line

Venomosin

“I’m just calling to mentally prepare you for when you get home”, my wife said over the phone. These are … Continue reading Venomosin

Thoughts on Mortality in Tulsa

As the grey threads of age Run their fingers through my hair And I look upon the wrinkles That scar … Continue reading Thoughts on Mortality in Tulsa

Legacy of The Hell-Ape

A few years ago I bought a small farm about 3 miles down the road from our family place in … Continue reading Legacy of The Hell-Ape

Why I Walk

The serpentine belt broke on my tractor the other day. When that happens, there is a distinct change in the … Continue reading Why I Walk

Putting Up Corn

On a hot, humid late June afternoon I visited the pecan orchard of my friend, Gordon. After our inspection of … Continue reading Putting Up Corn

The Last PB and J

There was a time when my girls would greet me at the door and jump into my arms when I … Continue reading The Last PB and J