The Five Percent The boss jokes as he squeezes my shoulder, “You do such a good job; I got a bonus for you!” I sigh, blink hard and look at the ground. “The guys on P Line are struggling with production numbers, “Go see if you can help them out” I spin and head that… Read More The Five Percent
He never challenged authority, Cause that’s not the right thing. He followed all the rules and regulations. Cause that is what is expected. He feared losing love and acceptance. Cause he was told not to shame. So, he became a recluse, living in fear. Cause to be seen might break a rule. No one noticed… Read More Cause
In the depths of my mind, There exists a realm. Monsters stalk this land, Rumormongers tell tales, And Politicians wag their fingers. Yet in this place there is a goodness, Derived from incredible acceptance. No one hangs their head in shame, Everyone’s gender, race and religion are accepted. I thrive here comfortable in my skin.… Read More There Is A Land
My first attempt at Blank VerseI grasped her lovely neck with my handsFeeling the now strong beat of her heart thereI force myself to gently squeeze at firstShe smirks, laughs and mocks, her eyes defiantI hesitate before releasing her My anger becomes humiliation and shameShe laughs deeply as I release her throatLooser, Scum, Cuckold, along… Read More Her Neck
There is a man. Of small stature. That dwells deep inside my head. He is a little bastard. Ordering my thoughts. My personality tests introvert. All because of him. I crawl into my shell, And hide away. I’m quiet, deep and shy. Because he directs my thoughts. Being alone recharges our batteries. People think I’m… Read More There Is a Man
Growing up we were abused in that we had no toy super store such as Toys R Us. For eleven months of the year our toy selection was found at K-Mart, Ben Franklin or Kesges. In these stores there would be one row dedicated to toys with boys on one side and girls on the… Read More Toy Land
HaircutsMy dad was a stickler for men having short hair. Some of my earliest memories come from trips to the barber. I grew up in Flint, Michigan and downtown we had a Barber College. At one time you could get a 25-cent haircut from the beginners or splurge and for twice that amount and let… Read More Haircuts
A few of my favorite jokes:Two Peanuts:Two peanuts were walking down the street—one was assaulted.A piece of string walks into a bar:A piece of string walks into a bar and walks up to the counter.The bartender says, “Sorry mate, we don’t serve pieces of string in here, get lost.”Upset, the piece of string walks out… Read More Favorite Jokes 001
Kids I Knew – Roscoe JohnsonI had a friend in school named Roscoe Johnson. He had a lot of problems, just like we all did. The worst of his was that he was not coordinated. He could not snap his fingers, clap his hands or chew gum and walk.His dad who had been the star… Read More Kids I Knew – Roscoe Johnson
Smelt RunsWhen I was 11, my dad decided that we should go smelt dipping on Lake Huron. Smelt are a smaller fish, maybe slightly larger than a sardine. They live in, but are not native to the Great Lakes and in April every year they swim inland to spawn in gravel covered streams.To prepare for… Read More Smelt Runs
Ramblings of an Old Coot 