Distant Exploration

This poem was a collaborative effort with a dear friend. Thank you for your encouraging words.

Two similar minds reach across the pond,
Accidently they meet thoughts form a bond.
Virtual smiles and a bodyless hug,
Compliments given is like a new drug.
We spark imagination through our words,
Fly high on emotions, two blissful birds.
Secrets we share after learning to trust,
Lives we compare include culture and lust.
Rendezvous places we visit or dream,
Exploring together, a perfect team.
While bodies are stuck like birds without wings,
Accept with devotion that needs no rings.
Treasure the few times we spend together,
That help us defy life's stormy weather.
Sharing the warmth of two souls in a cuddle,
Fingers glide, touch, the feelings so subtle.
Encouragement given pursuing goals,
No word ever lost, thanks to hidden scrolls.
Unforeseen ways of collaboration,
Post for all, sends smiles of jubilation.
Lucky we found a wonderful friendship,
The day we met, forever we'll worship.

New Fan!

I finished reading Heroes of Old by Jay L. Young, who I recently met, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the first of a three book series (I just purchased the other two on Amazon.com). Heroes of Old isn’t the kind of genre I normally read, but I was interested in its description of “the X-Men meet the Old Testament” found on Jay L. Young’s web site. It’s fascinating reading something I’m unfamiliar with such as the Old Testament, so along with the fictional characters Jay introduces biblical characters as well.

I adore No, who is a young and recently recruited member of the “Faction.” His naiveté is endearing along with his respect for Peleg. Jay drew a unique picture of the characters in the Faction and it was easy visualizing and sympathizing with their struggles. The book weaves old to modern times showing the prophet, Peleg’s and Noah’s journeys.

This is a book for all, not just Christians and I recommend it to anyone looking for an action book with a little Christian history thrown in. You won’t be disappointed.

Autumn Thoughts

Autumn breeze,
Colored leaves,
Rainy days,
Leave a haze.

Stay within,
Lose your grin,
Stare outside,
Time to hide.

Seasons here,
‘Nuff to cheer,
Turkey cooks,
Read some books.

Santa gives,
Spirit lives,
Good night kiss,
Sleep in bliss.

Start one more,
Sure to score,
Finish goals,
Take new roles.

A new year,
Have a beer,
Live today,
Splendor way.

Ghosts, Goblins and Batman

As the shadow of Halloween approaches this little guy, my nephew, awaits trick or treating and took his Batman responsibilities seriously. This year he will be fighting evil as the Red Power Ranger.

Since this is the time of year to scare the kiddies with masks and haunts, I decided to tell a true ghost story of my own. In my early 20s, I sometimes stayed over at my sister’s house on the weekend to watch my niece when she was a baby while my sister and brother-in-law worked. I remember going to sleep in my sister’s bedroom and as I laid there with my eyes closed, I felt as though someone was watching me. When I opened my eyes, the outline of a man with a hat stood in the doorway of her room. My body froze and I’d stare at it until sleep got the best of me. I felt and saw this presence all the time when I stayed over, but I never told my sister knowing she wouldn’t believe it. As my niece got older and my sister stayed home to take care of her and my nephew, the sleepovers weren’t as often. Then one evening, my sister and I were on the phone, and she said she had to tell me something. She told me when she was on maternity leave with my niece alone at night she’d see this figure standing in the doorway of her room. She said it went away when they got their dog. I sat wide mouth listening to her describe the same presence. Several strange things happened in their house, but when they got a dog all the ghostly moments ceased.

So the next time you think you’re being watched by a ghost, turn on all the lights, call a friend, but I advise you not to look out the window.