A friend at the gym told me today to remember that life is a long marathon, not a sprint. Bittersweet and cold sometimes, life can sometimes be like the cold and make us shiver, Yet Life can sometimes be like chocolate, So sweet and can make us quiver. As you know, the emotions of Life… Continue reading Life
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Jerry & Holy Cross
Meeting Jerry today at Holy Cross High, Reminded me what I’ve known for most of my life, That he’s a tireless worker for Holy Cross, Would do anything for our school, our childhood’s highlight, To keep the doors open, and make it shine bright. Now, Squeak, as he’s known, is a tireless fund raiser, Since… Continue reading Jerry & Holy Cross
Cold Dark Weekend
There was my brother Frank, Ruben, Rick and myself, I remember it was a dark, grey, blustery weekend; Four cold and hungry cowpokes, With a rabbit between us to skin. Since we didn’t bring any rations, The rabbit would have to do, Though it did not quench our hunger, It did give us a few… Continue reading Cold Dark Weekend
Inspire Surgery This Day
Nurse Rhonda was great, along with Sue, Lisa, & Suz Anne; My anesthesiologist, Dr. Napoleon Roux, Couldn’t have done any better in keeping me asleep For the Inspire implant surgery, to help rid me of obstructive sleep apnea, To ensure REM and deep sleep, non-stop throughout the night, for sure. Now for the ENT doctor… Continue reading Inspire Surgery This Day
My Good Friend, Delfino
My good friend, Delfino, that helps us at the food pantry Mild mannered, easy going, You wouldn’t know it, But he has a special gift that is really prime, Lord be told, his cookies will get you every time. He does not wear a cape, But I consider him a super hero; Not the super… Continue reading My Good Friend, Delfino
Javier Elizondo
He is my Mom’s first Cousin, still going strong in his 80s. His Dad, Polo, and my Grandpa Francisco Elizondo were brothers. Some very early childhood memories of Javier, Were of him telling us his stories, jokes, watching over us, I’ll always remember the love he gave & the gentle, kind person, very dear, Priceless… Continue reading Javier Elizondo
Our Forever Doggies
My forever wife this morning reminded me Of all our doggies we’ve had That belonged to our beautiful Son. There was Fiesty, Duke, Peanut, Chase, Beta, Ollie, Freckles, Buttercup, Happy, & Dug Collazo. Always remembering That all doggies go to Heaven, It brings me great comfort That not only will we see our dear parents… Continue reading Our Forever Doggies
He’s Still Rick To Me
Rick has been my childhood friend since Holy Cross High. I recall he was always hanging around Our old house on 38 street. He would even call my parents Mom and Dad, pretty sweet; So, needless to say, we’ve been close most of our lives complete. Rick and I have many hunting stories to tell;… Continue reading He’s Still Rick To Me
My Good Friend, Armando
Always thanking the Lord, For putting me where I’m supposed to be, I recall meeting my brothers back at Holy Cross High, Where there was one guy in our group that had a special sense of humor. For it was Armando always acting silly, being a clown, Making us laugh, when I looked around. Remembering… Continue reading My Good Friend, Armando
Pastor Octaviano
He is the Pastor of a Church, In a blue collar section of town; Always the good, kind-hearted, nicest, guy you’ll ever meet, Runs a church food pantry for those in need, For both spiritual, and to make the body complete. He is the Pastor who runs around to different places around town To see… Continue reading Pastor Octaviano