Category: Poetry

A proud Hispanic, Fabian came from a poor neighborhood in Laredo’s wild streets, That his proud wife said he was really lucky to escape. Always focused on the project at hand, Joining the Navy would be the first of his plan to take shape. Then, four years of college through the GI Bill, it was… Continue reading Fabian

My classmate since kindergarden, Ken was always there at my side. A pretty straight guy, loyal and true. He was always there to encourage me and get me through. A great friend that I could always look up to. Now all those years ago have come and gone in a flash; Sorry for not keeping… Continue reading Kenneth

At the top of his profession, Abe was a brilliant, eloquent lawyer and judge, steady as a majestic oak, Who provided his wife and family all of his love and support, But now sadly has been silenced by the ravages of a stroke. Praying and hoping for his recovery, His wife of sixty years is… Continue reading Abe – The Continuing Story

Recalling early memories of me waking up early To go play with my Son in his room when he was 3 or 4; Whether it was “Shoots and Ladders”, or whatever, We would laugh and play for hours. Later on as he got older We would wrestle or just playing catch. Teaching him to drive… Continue reading Lasting Memories on Being A Dad on This Father’s Day 2012

I have now known you nearly all of my life. You have been my refuge from life’s storms, My salvation, my love, and my wife. Yet with every passing year together, I feel we grow closer still. Now you know the road we’ve traveled; It has sometimes been long and steep. Yet we have had… Continue reading My Love, My Wife

The year was 1998, when Eddie came to Andrew, and came to be. More than just a dog, he was his constant companion, Followed him everywhere, and was his best buddy ever, most agree. He came at a time when he needed someone to help him swallow When life brought the bad; and someone to… Continue reading The Magic of Eddie

It was a Saturday night in a November long ago, My cousins and I went to a dance At a civic center in a Laredo that still had not tasted violence Saw her there in her yellow dress, asked her to dance, took a chance. Looked into her big brown eyes, saw fireworks; Knew right… Continue reading That Special Night

Reflecting on what it means to be sixty today; On how my life has turned out; The meaning of happiness with loved ones and family. Have resolved that there is still much more to come, no doubt.  So where have I been, and what has it been all about? Have not sailed the seven seas, and… Continue reading Reflecting On The Big “Six-0”

Another day, another chapter in life is gone. I reminisce this morning in abstract thought, On not only what life has brought; But what more life has to offer. What’s up ahead on life’s smooth or maybe rocky road; What new experiences will I encounter today that I have yet to know? But this morning,… Continue reading Life’s Many Roads

Tio Pete was the first born Son out of ten boys and one girl First-generation American, he grew up poor but very proud. He saw that his Dad worked very hard to put food on the table, So that instilled in him a strong work ethic, working hard in school and in every chore and… Continue reading Tio Pete