You are invited to visit My New Afghan Reflections Page
for my thoughts on my time spent there.
Communication of the Heart
Posted on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
During the weekend in Washington, I observed a scene in a restuarant overlooking the Potomac that inspired this poem.
“Communication of the Heart”
They sat opposite at a window
High above the city on a clear day,
Smiled deliciously [...]
Resurrection Sunday
Posted on Monday, March 24th, 2008
A walk across the Potomac at dawn wth my son and grandaughter inspired this poem.
“Resurrection Sunday”
Potomac is flat and dark
This morning – could hardly tell
The tomb is empty.
Yes – Resurrection Sunday,
Though sun is not yet [...]
Lucky Penny
Posted on Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
This poem seeks to capture the blessings that await one at every turn.
“Lucky Penny”
On a walk one day,
Just after dawn,
In a blustery
Winter breeze
Six quarters and
A copper penny
Lay before me
On the dark pitch road.
I knelt to [...]
