The Turning Point Blue versus gray, brother versus brother At Chickamauga and Vicksburg, she remained In the car, as I scoured the fields of battle, Closed my eyes and traced the flight of the cannonball Into the future Under a hackberry tree, near Sulphur Dell On a crackerjack blanket we watch Underhand bowlers and artisticContinue reading "Tennessee Vintage Baseball"
Me, Jude, Peter and his Auntie
Peter and his Auntie This past summer (2013), Jude and I went to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to see the three surviving Monkees hop the first train to Clarksville and play a string of their deepest album cuts and greatest hit singles. More than a bubblegum parade, it was an impressive array of tunesContinue reading "Me, Jude, Peter and his Auntie"
Simplicity – High School
Showing Jude some of my ancient writings, I found a portfolio from High School English, poems and stories neatly typed for the teacher’s consideration. “Simplicity” is from that folder. I stole the first line from a Nick Lowe song. Overall, I see a kid trying so hard to be earnest. But, that’s how it was.Continue reading "Simplicity – High School"
Field Museum Poem
Over Christmas, my son Jude and I went to the Field Museum and saw a fascinating exhibit on bio-luminescent creatures. I learned a lot about fireflies and many other beings of the sea. So, I thought I’d try to do something different and work it into some kind of poem. To me, it feels likeContinue reading "Field Museum Poem"
Colorful Forgiveness Dreams
Happy New Year! Maybe it’s just a man-made calendar system we’re looking at, but why not turn the page and think, yes, this is the year that will be the best year ever? No regrets! In an interesting tale, Jude and I were at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville over the holidays, looking at ChristmasContinue reading "Colorful Forgiveness Dreams"
Doug Hoekstra 