There’s somethin’ sad about a table with one more empty chair The seat that held humanity holds nothing now but air. The life it held is not extinguished, only some place else but here. So mom and dad put on fake smiles that hide the grieving tear. Sadder still, the families who are never there…Continue reading “Gatherin’”
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Can You?
Can you hear the ring of wind chimes in the gently blowing wind? Can you see Grandpa’s truck as it starts to round the bend? Can you taste the sugar cookies that Grandma Great was making? Can you smell the homemade bread that she’d just finished baking? Can you sense the golden sunshine softly restingContinue reading “Can You?”
From Flowering to Fruitful
The common blackberry. ☝🏻 You know what’s interesting? On these blackberry bushes and the apples trees that we’re growing (and other plants as well) the beautiful flower petals have to wilt away and die in order for the fruit to grow. Why? I have no idea. It just happens that way. The tree buds, blossoms,Continue reading “From Flowering to Fruitful”
A Country Life
A little boy with his hat on sideways Is making the most of these summer days With dirty, muddy, used-to-be blue jeans This is what living a country life means. Picking out seeds in the Tractor Supply Talking non-stop and asking dad “Why?” They are planting a big crop of green beans This is whatContinue reading “A Country Life”
If I Could
If I could, I’d go back again And be a better dad to them I’d be consistent every week And start dancing cheek to cheek With their beautiful mother And tell her how no other Could take her place in my life And I’m so glad that she’s my wife. And when she hollers ‘comeContinue reading “If I Could”
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