Monday, January 24, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Dog Eat Dog World

Canine Utopia
(Small stone #17*)

She thinks that everyone wants to pet her dog,
That all dogs want to be friends,
That no dog would ever try to bite her.
It hate that I have to shatter those innocent paradigms.

*A River of Stones

On A Jet Plane

Shipping Out
(Small stone #16*)

Pills for motion sickness – check
A cross that they won’t take away – check
Last minute advice – check
A good hug – check
A heart-felt “I love you” – check
Seeing my oldest daughter as a child for the last time - check

*A River of Stones

A Little Break

Holiday
(Small stone #15*)

School is out for the day.
All the kids come out to play.
We really wish that they could stay.
Tomorrow they will be locked away.

*A River of Stones

Ticket To Ride

The Screaming Tunnel
(Small stone #14*)

The train ride is peaceful.
People smile and wave.
We enter the dark tunnel.
There is a heavy smell of fuel.
The children are screaming.
Sometimes joy sounds like terror.

*A River of Stones

Beautiful Weather

The Farm Grill
(Small stone #13*)

Three bees hanging out on the soda fountain, sipping root beer.
A black lab gets tangled up in his own leash.
My daughter is climbing citrus trees with the boys.
The fries were especially tasty today.

*A River of Stones

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Attention To Detail

For Reals?
(Small stone #12*)

"Dad. Little Bear has no TV. Is that weird or what?"


*A River of Stones