Napkins and Notepads

 

There have been times when the only piece of paper I could write on was a beer napkin, stained and not, or a piece of note paper from a contractor.  Below are bits I’ve written over the years.  Unlike most of my poetry and prose, these snippets don’t have dates attributed to them.  Enjoy.

 

How Scary Should Trust Be

 

As I contemplate the mysteries of my relationship,

I can’t help wondering if I asked all the right questions.

I wonder too, if I vested trust too soon.

I’m scared.

 

 

Time to smile

This is what I need

A bit of joy, happiness

Just enough to plant the seed.

 

From the seed, beauty grows.

A moment of brilliance, creativity.

 Building to a crescendo

 

The end is come

After all this time

You knew it was over

It became a crime

 

Try as we might

We missed each other

When we saw we ended

We asked “Why bother?”

 

 

 

Courage and Grace

 

Graceful as a bird on wing –

Courageous as a seafarer without a sextant.

Flying in the face of danger –

Sailing stormy seas without flinching.

Grammy was grace in motion;

Piss and vinegar to the gills.

Advice as always easy.

It was free without asking.

Grace under pressure is courage realized.

Courage under pressure is pure strength.