The May Fly
The May Fly (The May Fly… has a life span-two days) By David Johnson Why, oh why, do you weep Mrs. Fly Why in the world are you crying? “Cause…
Month: January 2020
Room of Broken Hearts
Room of broken hearts David Johnson In this room of broken hearts Earth’s angels greet arrivals Moderation rules this place Each of us has viewed death’s face We carry…
A Silent Partner
A Silent Partner by David Johnson You were with me as I cried And never tried to stem my tears As something deep within me died But you were there…
Your Earthly Signature
Your Earthly Signature By David Johnson When your final bell has tolled Most mourners have dispersed And loved ones start to speak of you In tones still somber, but laced…
I Believe!
I Believe! by David Johnson Def: Pollyanna – Defined as possessing an unrealistically optimistic point of view. I have never perceived myself to be Pollyanna, and I am not. …
The Gates
The Gates By David Johnson His last steps were grueling to the gates of the Kingdom The climb was not daunting but the air was so thin A host of…
The Angels Are Here!
The Angels Are Here! By David Johnson Real angels have no wings or things They walk among us every day You couldn’t tell the difference – We’re alike in every…
The General Store
The General Store by David Johnson Our General Store was brighter then, The penny candy glistened And seated ’round an iron stove Old men smoked, and lounged, and listened …
I’ll Be There
I’ll Be There by David Johnson Death, to me, is not an end It’s but one step of my journey You think I’m gone, but I’ll press on And be…
Gayle Wood’s Icebox Pie.
Gayle Wood’s Icebox Pie. #4 by David Johnson The day has dawned The air is cold My body aches, I’m feeling old Too old to dance, too young to die…