Sing That Ring

Sing That Ring
This poem came to me one day while overhearing someone else’s conversation.  A friend had been talking about her boyfriend and the discussion turned to proposals.  She knew it was coming, but said he was waiting for the right time and situation.  For some reason, my overhearing that discussion translated into this poem.   Sing ...

Everything’s Different

Everything's Different
“Everything Is Different” – A Reflection on Parents. My wife and I went to visit some friends who just had a baby last night. They were still in the hospital, and seemed to be doing well. As we were sitting there talking, we got to know my friend’s mother a little bit.  She had flown ...

Fairy Queen

Fairy Queen
“Fairy Queen” was inspired by the English myths of a beautiful but potentially deadly ruler of the fairies.  The idea of such a being has always intrigued me.  In this particular poem, it’s not clear to me weather the fairy queen’s intentions are truly benign, though perhaps her love is real.  I imagine a creature ...