by Ron Sokol | Oct 19, 2019 | Poems
He’s not under the bed! No he is not in the yard either Honey, he is not in the garage or the car or on the couch or eating He died! For God’s sake you have to accept it He passed away Sorry! I pretended to understand Pretended to agree In fact went...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 17, 2019 | Poems
I want to be very clear and make sure you hear me You hear me now: Hanging your head low and being forsaken is not acceptable Ok? I can’t hear you That’s better You have got to be proud! You have got to be proud! So the little boy went out into the world...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 14, 2019 | Poems
Smart, I left it where he would find it Smart! A note “Son don’t worry about me I am fine I can assure you and keep in mind you have a long way to go until we are together again, so mourn all you want as long as it isn’t too long and doesn’t...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 11, 2019 | Poems
You ever howl? No, can’t say that I have Well, son, this would be the right time Howl like a coyote lonesome and full of anguish maybe the stars can hear you, maybe they can shed a little light your way Look, I have a wife and kids, a very good life and...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 9, 2019 | Stories
It is lovely to walk in the neighborhood, at least at times. The air is comfortable. Sunset just concluding… Hard not to marvel at the artist who creates these visions. If necessary I bundle up a bit. Clothes are comfortable. I will wear gloves, if it is...
