Swooner For Crooner

Swooner For Crooner 
12 March 2012
Dedicated to Engelbert Humperdink, Roger Whittaker and etc.

Listening to the songs without a toll
On the radio, the balladeer belts out
As his voice vibrates into my soul,
Thru closed eyes a tear melts out.

For a few precious minutes
Life slows to a pause
Then quickens when in struts
The singer who overawes.

The voice makes me feel deep down
Like I haven't in a long time.
It takes me back to my hometown
When all the songs had rhyme.

In my mind I'm young once more.
Listening to music from the past
With an orchestration score
Gives me feelings I want to last.

Innocent Present

Innocent Present

8 January 2012

A favorite memory to recall

Involves my nephew's youngest son.

After dinner when he was small

He toddles up and gets my attention.

Then on my lap snuggled in,

A wee giggle escapes

His open-mouthed grin

As he feeds me grapes.

Such a precious boy

Sharing on his part,

And his smile of joy

Is forever in my heart.