Our Ozark Yoakums
My brother Joel is a published Author. He has painstakingly researched our family history. It is a fascinating story that finds its mark in history in so many ways. It is a worthy read, one which I believe you will thoroughly enjoy. I’m posting a link below. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DCVTBDVF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dbuXtqMfrXaTNk1y7kd_0lGsx61jn_Xai0-Do1g7Mic.XctoYYuH_mFf9pkoCuIv28y0aAdGSRP59qUEomlkHBs&qid=&sr=
Grandads Botany
It’s funny the memories I thought carefully tucked away came to life for a few brief moments on this quiet rainy day A faint glimmer of red and gold Flashing colors hurrying to unfold Ears of corn, some yellow, some red It’s Indian corn, my grandad’s voice said I remember thinking...
Waiting for Mama to Waltz Again
Waiting to watch Mama Waltz againSitting here waiting with all her friends Mama’s last waltz took her so far awayBut Mama will waltz back soon on another day Under the gazebo erected just for herThere she patiently waits for her mister Together they will dance until their hearts are contentOut of...
THE GAZEBO
The charming Gazeboa quiet place you can go A retreat from life’s chaosContemplating a hurtful loss A place of sweet serenityFlowers abundant your eyes see small or large, ornate it stoodelegant or rustic, made of wood That gardenlike park you dream upOverflowing thoughts will then erupt A place for you to...
The Past Begins
It is our past that shapes our futureThe times when we hold tight to endure We grasp at the memories; they push us forwardWe grab hold tight no time to be a coward Most of the life fights are inward-bornLife’s daily struggles on the inside worn Only we can salvage ourselvesWrite...
Intermission
I am settled in my heartYears of stops and starts Dogs and cats and children allLife was full, I do recall School daysChildhood plays Summer vacationsWith three at my station Daddy always thereLaughter filled the air Days I fondly rememberNow, In my elderly September I close my eyes and smileWe lived...
September Lies
Sometimes requests are simple yet complexAnswers hidden deep, the heart becomes vexed Deception is a game of no winnersYes, you say, we all are sinners Kindness is born in the heartUgliness simmers in the dark Your Lies can be erased, turned aroundIf you would Let the truth be found Lives fall...