by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
The smell of the heat on the sidewalk reminds me
of the very warm hearth where grandpa loaded firewood
onto smoldering embers that set the pile ablaze.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
ADVICE: A leaven
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Reminders are just that.
1. Feel like something is missing?
Maybe it’s not working because we are filling the void with:
• Detached humor
• Sarcasm
• Food
• Shopping
• Religion
• Drugs
• Work
Rain again
It finally rained today in Houston after nine days of hellish heat and humidity. Ever have a day when you need a sad song? This one fits the bill.
“Let Me Down Easy”
Written by Mark James
performed by Roger Daltrey
Well, I saw you on the avenue
And as usual you’re with someone new
I guess there’s nothing left for me to do
But turn away
ADVICE: Fodder and Law
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
To the boy who wants to marry my girl.
To the girl who wants to marry my boy.
Greetings,
There are quirks you are getting yourself into and the obligations from which you have no recourse but to stick it out until you are dead. Why? Because you are making a vow that cannot be broken by human laws. We are spiritual beings that connect and stay connected long after this generation is dead and buried.
In tone assy tone
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Hard to decide if it’s going to be a girl or a boy.
X – Why can’t you be more forthcoming
Y – If I have problems expressing myself, why do you expect me to be good at this?
RIDDLE ME THIS #1
RIDDLE ME THIS
1. The ancient Egyptians had them. Mostly outdoors. We Texans like ’em indoors. What are they?
What’s sup? Port!
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
In my quest to publish meaningful words and phrases, I just realized that this is my 100th post. For all of you who read and share my work, muchas gracias.
No sin among twists
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
These are famous phrases by famous people
and I offer them to you with nouveau twists.
1. Everything happens for a reason. (Old Norse proverb)
For every reason a thing happens.
Endless echo
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
When I leave you it will only be for a short time.
I leave you alone, but not lonely.
No matter where I go, you remain with me.
Though you remain, can’t you still hear me in the wind?
