Man, despite his intelligence, has a deep flaw,
so deep that he's not even conscious of, which drives him to commit acts which will result not only in his physical, but also, moral and spiritual destruction---this is his greatest tragedy as has been borne out by history.

Innocent naked vision,
Cradled in my shadow's fold;
Sheltered from this burning world,
A fragile spark, a sacred soul

You are mine, sweet thing
Mine for now, in dream and prayer
But soon enough the day will come
When reality rips you from my care

And what waits for you, out there?
Salted earth and rivers of fire?
Gentle lips with teeth beneath?
Cruelty dressed in kind attire?

I am complicit, yet I swear:
I never meant to curse you so
Child unborn, it's just not fair,
I cry every night; I hope you know

See, God's mistake was birthing Adam,
Cursing him with endless fear;
Clothing him in skin and sorrow:
But never ever, not for you, my dear

No. You are mine forever, always
And not for this cruel world to find;
I won't let its evil hurt you
You are safer in my mind

The best, moment,
  in this "Old" man's
     life, it's True.
When, I took your
     hand in mine,
        and said,
            "I DO"
     Happy "52"
        Love You!

Disney, cruise,  
  Vancouver,
    To Hawaii Blues.
Four year delay,
  Covid got in
    the way!
Loved walking
  Waikiki.
The "Arizona"
  Got to  me.
Diamond Head,
   A sight to see!
Stood upon a
  Volcano rim.
Watched, the
   turtles, swim.
Had a great time
At a luau.
But, I'm back
Now!
Hoping to find,
A good rhyme.

I yearn
For the taste of a cigarette,
I haven't had it since I was young.
Maybe I'll move away
Start my life separately from her,
Maybe then I can try one.
I don't care that they'll **** me,
Maybe that's why I want them.