Welcome to Stories & Reflections

These are a collection of my stories & poems. I started at a young age writing in the early 50's. They weren't up to any great standard, but I enjoyed writing and they have improved with age.

My first poem went:

Oh my darling, oh my dear,
I love you like a bottle of beer.
Even though you are a flop,
I'd go as far as drink Soda Pop.
Pretty profound, don't ya think? At least I knew Rhyme and meter. Or as my Aussie friend would say, Pitch & Time.

From time to time I will include poetry or a story that I really enjoy. Submit a poem or story to tink43@tcsn.net and if apropriate it will be include.

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Make sure you check your cinches...

Chuck Martin



Monday, January 14, 2008

Frindly Advice


FRIENDLY ADICE

Marvin Hass
Buena Vista, Colo

I notice as the years count up
my friends ain’t near as tidy.
Syrup’s hardened on their scruffy chins
where they forgot to lick last Friday
If you’re wondering what they had for lunch
…say a day or two ago.
It’s all right there in front of them
For the world to see and know.
Course when you dare to point it out
In a kindly caring way,
Concern from one friend to another
They will question what you say.
They’ll fiddle with their eye glasses
Adjusting for a peek.
“I don’t see what yer talking about
There’s nothing wrong with me.”
It happens to the best of us
Ain’t pointing fingers so to speak
Believe I see a sign er two
Of what I ate last week
Now when yer wife yells in your ear
Or points to yer second chin
Nod your head, wipe your face
And give a toothy grin.

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