I don't usually try poetry, but these were for a couple of challenges over at my old yahoo blog. Challenges are about the only time I've tried it, I guess. fireAfter the rush, sweet as copper on the tongue hot thrill, da…

I posted this on Y-360 in February 2007 and rediscovered it while looking for something else.I grew up near the top of a hill. The hill top has been hayfield, with corn, alfalfa, or hay on the slightly lower shoulders a…

I'm writing this after visiting Featured Grownups and reading his George Bailey Revolution post.We all tumble together throughout our lives. Like stones in the river we wear on each other. Sometimes the rough edges get w…

I just dropped a cup of coffee. As I watched the scant 8 ounces spread across the floor I started to scramble after paper towels and such. It wasn't really a big deal, but I'm a little under the weather and overreacted. …

Electra, Fiery, Windy, PacManMy first horse was an investment, I told myself. A learning experience that I could sell at a profit after 5 or 6 years of pleasure, and roll into my next car. Then I'd save some money on car…