Tag Archives: self-respect

Doing Nothing

Posted on June 21, 2006 by John

Got up before seven, fed the dog and combed my hair, put a pot of coffee on to brew; spent no time deliberating what clothes I would wear: some jeans and an old t-shirt ought to do. Stood out on … Continue reading →

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Almost Famous

Posted on April 30, 2006 by John

To be respected by your family, those you like and know, is often not enough acclaim to satisfy; and so we seek to become famous in this lifetime or the next, a bigger fish than all the rest and so … Continue reading →

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If You Want Love

Posted on March 17, 2006 by John

My father was an upright man who never went to church; but he gave his word and that was that, he’d help you from a lurch. He hated all self-righteousness and practiced what he’d preach; when I asked him what … Continue reading →

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To Those Who Would Have Use of My Time

Posted on January 20, 2005 by John

Each moment of my time has its own price; and some cannot be purchased with mere coin. Let my donation of it be my vice, and cursed be those who would by ruse purloin five minutes, nay, one instant without … Continue reading →

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Like the World Does Not Know

Posted on September 9, 2003 by John

If all the world would find you lacking grace and see in every thought and act some fault, behind the smile that lights up your sweet face discovering some dark and bitter vault, if some belittle and would treat you … Continue reading →

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