The Final Love Affair

I met her in cyberspace. She was an angel. We lost no time connecting. For us, the Panhandle was an intersection. I met her in a condo share. Her friends were happy and fun. We said nice things as expected. For us, the atmosphere was one. We hit it off in so many ways. Neither was surprised; in such a haze. Time flew by so very fast. But, we knew immediately, we would reprise. On the day I left, smitten as never before. We promised another meeting, next in Kilgore. It really happened as promised. A return visit, so loving and complete. On the day I left, in love beyond belief. We promised another meeting, Portland next. Four days with The Hales of Maine. Another visit, with deeper love than ever. I returned for good ... December of 2018. We are trying it out ... so far, so good It's May ... hurray!!! RVing later this month ... swinging thru IA, NE and IL.

Dreaming About You

Years ago, I chose another. Sometimes, dreaming about you. I went through the motions. You, floating within view. Weeks ago, I left another. More often, dreaming about you. I shook loose the feeling. Making room to renew. Hours ago, I found my balance. Constantly, dreaming about you. My mind was flooded with hope. And, a visual montage of you. Minutes ago, a special pix stood out. Always in the dream. It filled me with affection throughout. Now? Too soon, it is true. This year I will woo you anew. While learning the reality of you. Here's hoping for respect and love. and, my heart filled with you.

Life is Really Good

Life is good and has been for 77 years.
But, there have been a few times for tears.

Life is full and I've done it all.
But, I wish I could have visited Ireland's Dahl.

Life is marked by many creative endeavors and they were a ball.
But, why couldn't I have better at 'em all?

Life is fulfilled by my sons and their brides.
But, I love their five offspring for their special sides.

Life is many loving companions and each was unique.
But, I often did not appreciate their remarkable chic.

Life was good as a rover.
But, hey, it's not over.

How I Feel About You .... It is True

It is True

Every time I made love with you, it was rapture.

It is true.

Every time I held you, it was warmth.

It is true.

Every time I smiled with you, it was happiness.

It is true.

Every time I fought with you, it really hurt.

It is true.

Every time we talked, it made us closer.

It is true.

Every time we made up, it was such relief.

It is true.

Without you, I am the loser and so are you.

It is true.

I don't know what to do, help me through.

It is true.

How I Feel About You .... It is True

It is True

Every time I made love with you, it was rapture.

It is true.

Every time I held you, it was warmth.

It is true.

Every time I smiled with you, it was happiness.

It is true.

Every time I fought with you, it really hurt.

It is true.

Every time we talked, it made us closer.

It is true.

Every time we made up, it was such relief.

It is true.

Without you, I am the loser and so are you.

It is true.

I don't know what to do, help me through.

It is true.

I Am Lonely Again

Life is periods of fulfillment; followed by loneliness.
T'is streaks of happiness; followed by floods of sadness.
I am lonely again.

Life is frenetic work; followed by calming rest.
T'is spikes of mania; followed by troughs of balm.
I am lonely again.

Life is filled with creativity; followed by moments of doubt.
T'is fraught with special outcomes; followed by nothing special.
I am lonely again.

Life is sometimes loving deeply; followed by streams of boredom.
T'is torrents of strong feelings; followed by peaceful coexistence.
Oh, I am lonely again.

Tommy and Jimmy Were Friends

I remember my first memories of the Hale Family Reunions.

Tommy and Jimmy were always in the way of the older cousins.

We were pals; ignored by 'em all.

I remember running between Grandpa's and Uncle Des' homes. There was food and drink everywhere and the adults were around the dinner table arguing politics, religion and war. 

I remember Tommy Quinn; cousin and friend.

He was older and wiser; never lordly, and always good to me. He seemed to be a favorite of my father; easy to have around.

I remember one trip between Mason City and Madelia. We were in the back seat of our 49 Ford Coupe; giggling while laying a trail of Dad's cigarettes all the way from here to there.

I remember Tommy and Jane playing tennis with Dad; the laughter was loud and the competition was keen. Dad loved these two young marrieds ; Jane was a special girl in our lives.

I remember Olio Margarine stored in the cooler in Hale's Super Market ... kneaded with yellow dye packets ... special contraband from trips to Iowa ... colored olio was unlawful in Minnesota!

I remember spending many an evening playing cards and board games in Tommy 'n Jane's Madelia homes ... we had a ball .... can you imagine laughter louder than that?   

I remember the cousin I sought out first at family gatherings. We had such a wonderful history together as boys and young adults. Tommy and Jane's family always came first; such a beautiful troupe all growing up in Madelia, Minnesota.  

I remember a Sioux Falls dinner party with Tommy and Jane. We had you over from Madelia to spend the weekend. Only after the lasagne dish broke in half and spilled onto the orange shag carpet, did we laugh so hard that our bellies ached and our eyes watered beyond belief ... what fun we had that weekend.

And, I remember that Tommy and Jane clearly loved one another ... and the boy and girls that sprung from that love. You have had a blessed life ... thank you for sharing it with Cousin Jimmy and The World.