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Tag Archives: life relationships
“Jokers”
After I died it was easier to focus and pretend I was sober But I was having trouble Remembering to breathe Then you passed your magic Over me Aces and Eights made me gasp I survived Loss Gained my new … Continue reading
Posted in life, memories, mortality, Uncategorized
Tagged Life, life relationships, poetry
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“Friends Old and Young”
My former students will probably be surprised to hear that I consider myself to be an introvert. They really only saw me “on stage” in the classroom, essentially playing the role of my profession. Even in my social life I feel as … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, friendship, life
Tagged Aging, Connections, Life, life relationships, memories, philosophy
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I’ll Stand Up for You
I’ll stand up for you In the pouring rain Shower you with hope Take away your pain I’ll stand up for you In the darkest hour Take your fear away Help you see your power Hold your head … Continue reading
“On Happiness”
The happiness of little children is amazing to watch. They find joy in the simplest things. Watching them grow can be painful. Part of that process is learning to deal with adversity and “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is … Continue reading
Posted in life, mortality
Tagged coming of age, Life, life cycle, life relationships, philosophy
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“The Pine Box” —for SMP
Nicks and cuts Dings and dents Nail holes Blood Sweat Tears Decades of growth rings in 100 year-old boards You and I are there In the wood itself and The hope that remains of Memory and Friendship Daniel J. … Continue reading
Star Shine
I want to rearrange the stars to write your name there and I Love You with the light from millennia ago to shine another several thousand years much shorter time than I have loved you …will love you … Continue reading
“When I’m Sixty-Four”
Today I am sixty-four years old. This sixty-fourth year has been one of great contrast to the previous one, and itself has had some ups and downs, but mostly it has been a wonderful twelve months. Last year at this … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, mortality
Tagged Family, Life, life cycle, life relationships, philosophy
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“Circle of Gold”
On December 30, 1972, I married my best friend, Nancy Fender. She put a gold ring on my finger as we pledged to love and honor one another as long as we both lived. January 17, 2013—forty years, eighteen days, … Continue reading
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Tagged Connections, Family, Life, life cycle, life relationships, memories, philosophy
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“PDA”
I only know one way to love—unconditionally. I just don’t understand any other way. What is love if there are conditions? “Like”? “Fair weather friendship”? Can’t do it. I can’t help myself from admitting it, either, if I love someone. … Continue reading
“Citius, Altius, Fortius—Communiter”
I’ve always been a fan of the Olympics. Watching the world’s best athletes push the limits of human achievement in sports is thrilling. Throughout my own life I have tested myself physically. As a teen I participated in the local swim team and … Continue reading →