My first shark I was very young It was ugly and dark I bit my tongue Five years old It was moving through the waves The shark was very bold I began digging our graves Circling the sailboat I was petrified Leave was my vote I cried and cried I was scared Watching the shark swim And it stared Would I lose a limb They made me climb aboard Crossing the dock A gigantic fjord I was in shock What if I fell in Would I die I saw the gray fin Just stay dry Stay in the cockpit Cowarding there Keep your wit Stay on guard and beware You are the smallest Very vulnerable The shark would not eat the tallest Would my body be recoverable We sailed around I constantly worried I did not fear that I would drown But where would I be buried When the shark ate me My little body buried Maybe at sea Never married We made it to shore I never saw the shark again But there was more I carried this pain My entire life Sharks were in my thoughts Causing me much strife Let me connect the dots I lived on the ocean Swimming in the ocean Sailing on the ocean Snorkeling on the ocean But I have never say another Until my son caught one Maybe a kindred brother But this one was done The shark made the grill Tasting very good I had my fill A long journey from childhood In these many years A second encounter My lucky stars Better than a flounder All those many frets Will I get eaten So much stress I had been beaten I learned a truth Late but true I am long in the tooth But here is a clue Worry about what you can see And what makes sense Easier to fall from a tree Or run into a fence
Category: Conrad
Bosom
We are not a pair We are not dating We are not caring We are not waiting Let it all go Do not look back You are not my beau Or part of my pack You are alone Do not text Do not phone What is next Wait and see Or move on You can flee To a new dawn But my heart Will not run You are a piece of art And so much fun I know for sure We are one Our love is pure We are not done You love me And I love you We might disagree But this is true My heart knows And so does yours Our love is froze Until the end of the wars Wars of pride Wars of stubbornness Wars of prejudice Wars of omission Where does it get us Staying apart All this fuss Not very smart Your heart goes pitter And mine goes patter Stop being bitter Remember what matters Happiness Kindness Forgiveness Togetherness These things wait For us to claim them Open the gate Stop being dumb Learn to talk To one another Not a shock You miss each other There is more there Waiting for a chance Clear the air Makeup and dance Embrace Bond Enjoy Celebrate We can do it Bypassing the hurt Use our wit Stay on alert Relationships are hard Communication is key We may argue and fight But what is the reality We are lovers We are mates We are sweethearts We are a match Our feelings will not change Deep down inside And we will not exchange And we will not backslide I am your man Embracing your bosom We will be a clan And you will be my woman
Seafood
When I visit the coast, the most important thing is to eat seafood. I want to sample and try all the various seaside dishes available.
I try to eat a different variety at every seating.
Bicycling in Savannah
Bicycling is the only way to get around Savannah. There are so many parks, shops, and restaurants. You are stopping and going frequently.
The parks are littered throughout the historical district are cool. I do not have a favorite park. but I like to cruise around all of them. Traffic is not terrible, just stay off the main one way streets and the main east to west street.
Restaurants are numerous and you have many choices. I like the ones on the river with a second floor balcony where you can look at the river. I eat seafood since I do not get any fresh seafood in Tennessee – shrimp, oysters, mussels, and clams.
There are a number of coffee shops, but sitting on the river is best. I am a sucker for Starbucks because they are convenient and consistent. I have found in traveling that most of the time that Starbucks are in prime locations.
Riding bicycles along the river is grand. I enjoy watching the gigantic ships move up and down the river. The air is cooler on the river, too.
Savannah is a great place to ride bicycles.
Slave
Slave I am a slave To my thoughts Stuffed in a cave I had my shots Stuck here Wasting away Not a seer Wishing to stray I stayed for a girl And her daughter We had a twirl Not living water I stayed for my mother Who is her golden years Illnesses one after another Outliving her peers I stayed for my health I fight craziness No problems with wealth Persistent haziness A new phenomenon Snuck up on me A black swan A dead sea I can not inhale I can not exercise I can not exhale I can not energize Doctors do not know What is the matter Go with the flow Endless chatter Stuck in this place Waiting it out My time and space I have doubt Doubt of today Doubt of relationship Doubt of future Doubt of fraternity A slave to my existence Waiting for it to end I am leading the residence Nothing to pretend My relationship is over My health is questionable My mother will die My life is debatable Pretend I might Fight I must Chase the light All in or bust Fix what is wrong Seek the solutions Remain strong Proclaim resolutions Resolution to try Resolutions to strive Resolution to fly Resolution to live Might change your expectations Might change your attitude Might rearrange your foundation Might rearrange your fortitude It is not finished It never will be It is not diminished It is what you see See the good See the opportunities See your livelihood See your communities There is a view For you to move ahead It is up to you You are not dead