Here is a poem from my book Some Poems About Life, available on this website, Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble.com What’s Your Most Prized Possession? What’s your most prized possession? The one you can’t live without? A very personal item, your best without a doubt? Some would choose their I-Pod, their car or favorite
This is a poem I wrote based on many years as a trick-or-treat host. Halloween Fun by Bob Welbaum Halloween can be fun for adults, too. I like to hold out a bowl of candy — a nice assortment — and simply say “You may take one of your choice.” and watch the little
Here is an original poem about teaching from my book Some Poems About Life. Who Knew? A Teacher’s Lament She appeared upon the stage as if by magic, confident, radiant, playing her part with joy and self-assurance, her singing voice clear as a bell. The next day she entered the classroom and dutifully took
To help celebrate “disloyalty to royalty” day, I am repeating my poem on patriotism from Some Poems About Life. The Patriot Jerry is a patriot, he loves his country dear. He waves the flag on July 4th, he makes his feelings clear. He fancies himself vigilant, his loyalty is defined. But when it comes
Occasionally I post some original poetry. I don’t write as much poetry as I once did, but I’m interested enough to subscribe to a “Poem of the Day” from The Poetry Foundation. I’ll admit I’m something of a purist; poetry to me should rhyme, and a lot of what I see today is the freest
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Happy Birthday, Chris Luck — The accidental way things happen without being planned. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Chris.” I said “Who is Chris?” My wife mumbled, “Someone at the office.” Opportunity — An appropriate or favorable time or occasion. Then the truth came out. She had ordered two cakes by mistake, and didn’t
Today I’m reprinting a poem from my book Some Poems About Life (available on this website). On Challenge What do you think is a challenge? Is it running as fast as you can? Coming in first in the big race and showing you’re that much a man? Or is it much more academic? Being the
Home Repairs I have a dead-bolt lock that sticks. It doesn’t want to open from the outside. So I squirted oil into the keyhole from the outside. That made it worst. I squirted oil into the keyhole from the inside. No change. I squirted oil into every crack and
I haven’t posted any poetry for a while, but this seemed appropriate for a cold, winter day. Bringing Happiness Randall lives a frustrating life, he never seems too pleased. Something is so terribly wrong, He’s certainly not at ease. “My status should be higher,” he says without a grin. “The good life should be within