Category Archives: death

Coliseum

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a scar in th’ earth
where a thumb signal
for life or death
was laud’d
then
in the most civiliz’d
of realms

Mates

how opportune
our former flesh
parch’d
to barren veins
to silent hearts
reshap’d
luster’d
by Nature
by Time
by Mankind
slumbering on
embosom’d
for inquisitive eyes
but together
still

Quietus of a Friend

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in the glittering wake
of the future
he lives

lighting our way
across the mystic sea
of souls

that our whimsical tomorrows
might toast
his favorite goblet

and share the fun
of yesteryears

In Memory

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I should like to dedicate this posting to Peter G, who graduated Marine Corps boot camp with me. After my short spell of military service, I went on to enjoy all the benefits of civilian life– love and marriage, rock concerts, forest hikes, great restaurants, foreign travels, wild parties, dogs and cats. As for Pete, eight months after boot camp, he was killed in a firefight. He was only 19. Now, looking at his photograph, I am deeply saddened and lost for any further words. Peace, brother.

Amber Bamber

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Yesterday, our cat Amber passed away. Growing up with 3 dogs and 3 other cats, she was part of our family for 21½ years. She’s in Pet Heaven now, frolicking with her canine and feline brothers and sisters.