I'm an American of mostly Irish descent. I was born and raised in Texas. I am retired after 30 years in the field of mental health services. I am a former paratrooper, Army officer and wounded two-tour veteran of the Vietnam War. I have been writing for personal exploration and publication since the age of eleven. I am a student of history and religion. I am a Christian and a spiritual pilgrim. I cherish my wife, kids, my large extended family and my small circle of very patient friends.
- Last seen 3 hours ago. Member since October 25, 2007.
- I'm a onyx dragon poet for 716 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is "Grateful, happy, thoughtful -- most of the time".
- I am a 63 year old man from Texas (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm Benevolently ruling the Empire..
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(28)- I am in the groups Ink Angels Contributing members, Poetry Circus, Texan Writers
- I have 716 comments, 2 contests, 212 poems, 4 journals
My Poetry
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So I shall wear my boonie hat today.
It's ripped and faded and15 lines, 4 comments, November 11 -
As she stokes the flames to fight the chill
that will descend the stairs20 lines, 5 comments, October 30 -
Rain has taken down some of the festive foliage
as the trees here in Columbus26 lines, 4 comments, October 28
My journal entries
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Don, yes I remember it: the night we hunkered in our holes by the schoolhouse on the fringes of Hai Lang, the crack of AK-47s from inside the town, the rattle of the M-16s and M-60s shooting back, the screeching rain of our artillery that wrecked the town all night. And when morning came on the third day o
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I dreamed a dream about a cat who purred and sniffed around a fire some kids had set behind the school. The fire danced in her eyes and she snuggled close to it as it reached up to the sky. Run away little cat, I told her via telepathy. She never heard me or maybe she did and didn't want to run becMay 14, 100 words. → Make first comment?
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Oralia, they say you are golden, / that you brighten the darkness with light, / that you scatter the seeds of surrender, / that you wilt all deceit with your sight; / they say you are just and forgiving, / that you're constant and warm like the sun / and that just like the springtime, you're hopeful / though tApril 3, 200 words. → 2 comments, Add one?
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just mercedes : Season's Greetings on December 21, 2008Best wishes to you and yours for a joyful Christmas and a great year to come.
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JinSays on October 17, 2008Helloo
I thank you again for providing the points necessary to start three new contests
YES! Three
I hope you'll find at least one of my choices to your liking, and enter, enter all three, it's all up to you.
Much love,
jin
