How many awful things are happening in the world As you read these words? How many cars crash? How many bombs explode? How many strokes? How many heart attacks? How many accidents? How many people crippled in hospital beds? How many burn? How many drown? How many shots? How many murders? How many deaths? How … Continue reading Questions For You
Category: Almost-Poems
You, Me, and a Tree
Sometimes I wish I were a tree, To spread my deep roots underground, To know the land, to taste the soil, To grow tall and strong, to stand my ground Against storms, earthquakes, and landslides, And with my stateliness to keep at bay The crows and the woodcutter's ax. Yes, I wish I were a … Continue reading You, Me, and a Tree
I Want to Listen
I want to listen to you To what you have to say Be it softly spoken or shouted out loud Be it a cheerful laugh or a snide remark Be it warm agreement or a burning scold I want to listen to you To what you have to say Whoever you are, whatever you do … Continue reading I Want to Listen



