From An Old Dirt Road In Laredo

From an old dirt road in Laredo,
To San Antonio to the Loma Park community, and many miles now
Throughout Texas, Louisiana, & everywhere we have been,
Doesn’t seem that long now in the many years I have lived,
That God has given me the opportunity to kindly fill it to the brim.

From the precious childhood I had with dear family,
To finding the love of my life,
Her blessing me with my only Son,
Lived a long, good life,
Still hanging on for the long run.

Wondering what lies ahead on this dirt road,
What other plans God has in store for me, paths will I take?
Know that I still have many beers to drink, many oceans to cross, many hunts with my Son/family/friends to make.
For life has been good, & like living in the shade of a big oak tree,
So, I’ll just leave it to God to keep me well, and out of stormy seas.

Bob
12/18/24

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4 comments

  1. Great meeting you today Mr. Collazo. I will reach out to Mr. Vega so you can both meet. A poetry slam at HC would be great. you can share your experiences with the students.

  2. Pleasure was all mine, Dave, and please call me Bob. I feel so old when someone calls me the mister word.

    I’m still not sure about the poetry slam but would not mind speaking to the students; anything to give back to my dear Holy Cross.

  3. Hey Bobby, There’s something about photographs that I find interesting and beautiful. They bring memories of yesteryears. Beautiful memories of younger years, and a desire to travel back in time.
    I have renamed the camera as The Time Freezer (congelador del tiempo).

  4. Thank you, Javier! Dad told me we came from an old dirt road in Laredo, and to never forget! I just love your sayings, by the way! Love you

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