Integrity, his middle name
'Tops' was his trademark
Scrupulous in all he did
'Exceptional,' his benchmark
Low maintenance for every boss he'd had
Beloved of his Mom and Dad
When he married the girl next door
They cut a rug on the banquet floor...
Two years later, their marriage shattered
His wife's emotions lay in tatters
All she'd wanted was affection ~
All he demanded was perfection
Categories:
benchmark, heartbroken, husband, relationship, wife,
Form: Rhyme
“No one is free until everyone is free” --
An aphorism worthy of memorization
I cannot imagine anyone would disagree
No one is free until everyone is free,
Applying to everyone, not just you and me
It must be the benchmark of civilization
No one is free until everyone is free –
An aphorism worthy of memorization.
written March 1, 2022
Categories:
benchmark, freedom, society,
Form: Triolet
It could've been meant for anyone,
But honestly, seemingly it means
We were always meant to be, hun.
It could've been anyone else,
But baby, turns out you're the one
Who truly loves me for being myself.
It could've been any other time,
But how we began our life together
Has been a tale so timeless in itself.
Categories:
benchmark, relationship,
Form: Free verse