Manning Up

“Father and Son” by Amanda Olson

 

(I wrote this about 5 years ago, but recent trends in our culture would seem to make it, once again, apropos. Count me among those who proclaim “me too.”)

 

practicing respect
for the women in their life
brings boys their manhood

 

 

From my books Pentimento and Riverthink

Horizon’s Voice

“Blue Horizon”
Painting by Karon Melillo DeVega
From fineartamerica.com

I am horizon
celestial seam
where convene
men and angels
in purpose
more noble
than flesh
more human
than holy

I am horizon
a meeting place
realms of creation
convergent
enabling exchange
of learned wisdom
in mutual aid
of abiding
respect

I am horizon
edged joinery
piecing the land
sea and sky
treelines drawn
from the hemlines
of heaven the end
and beginning
of everything

White Gold

“Old Couple”
Painting by Joan Breckwoldt
From joanbreckwoldt.blogspot.com

precious alloy
made stronger
more durable
thanks to base
elements metals
of homelier cast
like the glorious
glow of a love
well annealed
with respect
mundane kindness
and gratitude

Manning Up

Photo illustration from examiner.com

practicing respect
for the women in their life
brings boys their manhood