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 6, 2019 | Poems
Wish you would stop sleeping I want to hear a story “She is not going to wake up. We are so sorry!” They tell me that but I don’t believe them for one second and in fact an angel rose right up and looked at me smiling “Hi mom!” Love is...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 5, 2019 | Poems
Dad your knee could be softer Dad sit still Dad I have to focus here Honey they aren’t on the field just yet I know Dad but they will be so I have to be ready (and she punches her mitt) I understand At school Dad you know I am so good really good everyone wants...
by Ron Sokol | Oct 2, 2019 | Poems
We do well together I like it You look after me and I look after you Others look up to us All these years together Til death or dimming of the light Til the final flicker dear Proud of our love So proud of our...
