have you ever heard
institute of technology
made by Sam Houston
Good old .
hit his head on tram
Houston had first name of Sam
should see all his spam
Can you top these?
Categories:
huston, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku
You took from me a precious stone
Which stand as a blueprint to my destiny,
Return to the old ruggered rock which
Lay behind the gushing spring of life
I live here not for you, do not make hell
Out of me; I have been strong enough
Return that which you took from me
We could settle our hearts with a song
Of the hunters that we once learnt to sing
In your eyes lies my dream and yours in me.
(C) John Chizoba Vincent
Voice Of Vincent 2016
Categories:
huston, art,
Form: Blank verse
The Two Nation America
It was in Huston some years ago my ship was being repaired,
it was a dry ship – no alcohol allowed- its skipper was teetotal
we had to be too, petty tyranny. I walked ashore to liquor store.
It was a poor district where roads and pavements had been
neglected. Factories closed down, no point spending money on
people who didn’t work. I felt nervous by those leering black faces
thought they were ready to rob me and steal my booze.
The store a place, young men grouped, seeing me going in made
acid remarks about my whiteness, they made grunting noses.
To ask for wine was a waste of time, bourbon and beer, I bought
four bottles of vodka and a bottle of seven up to dispel the idea
I came here for thr booze alone. Coming out of the store I saw a blue
lettered bar across the road it had air-condition, I had a beer and
later many more. Then it was dawn time to go on board.
a cruising patrol car stopped, to tell me I was lucky to be alive, yet
I had four bottles of vodka in a bag; and yes, a bottle coca cola too.
Categories:
huston, abuse, age, class, poetry,
Form: Blank verse
The Mare and I
Georgia on my mind, I remember a song the sweetness of America,
I have never been there but once I was in Huston, Texas, my ship
was there for repairs. I rented a car and drove deep into
the countryside which was hot and dry Just like in a western movie,
I stopped at a dud farm and they gave an old mare to ride.
When tired of riding the mare and I walked side by side along dusty
tracks and tumbleweeds and I thought of Indians who lived here
and left no history behind other than baddies in western movies.
Both the mare and I knew while there might be historic changes and
upheaval, human nature remains the same; it is about war and peace,
love, hate and jealousy...and finally death. But not quite that, above
all there is dignity and respect for life. Texas has a big sun and it was
setting. “Home on the ranch” a song remembered. Time to get back
to the ocean and admire the dolphins and listen to their song.
Categories:
huston, autumn, farewell, friendship, ,
Form: Sonnet
A Dog Called America.
When sailing from Huston, Texas, to Aruba
we had an unwanted guest on board, a big
friendly dog, the captain called shore and
It turned out it belonged to the coast guard.
And since we had a small terrier *****, this
was a love story gone eschew. The dog,
it really was huge, maybe a St Bernard breed
settled in my cabin, this I think because it
assumed, since I was the cook, thus must
be the pack leader. Days later when the ship
docked in Aruba, a man from the consulate
came and took the dog ashore.
We were sorry to see this gentle giant leave us
…. Yes, we called him America.
Categories:
huston, america, dedication, humorous,
Form: Blank verse
I Can Sing
I sing
a voice like an angel.
Some call me a songbird.
A melody,
Sweet singing and soft sounds
Come from my lips.
High.
Low.
Medium.
Not quite a Mariah Carey or a Whitney Huston “yet”.
I lift my hands and I use my body.
I tap my feet to the beat.
I stand tall like a tree and plant my feet hip width apart.
I open my mouth and out comes music.
Categories:
huston, america, bird, celebrity, music,
Form: Free verse
This is A interpretation about a
certain young man, from Huston,Tx
PACE, GREGORY is the name; Yeah
that's right, I know you've heard
about The famous PG "INK"
Well let Me tell You.....
I've grown very fond of him.
His generosity has struck my
heart; The "INK" on
this page will say a lot.
His words have left me in o0z
N' ahhh's; his heart is as BIG
as a pot-of-gold; of Texas
his spirit is as long as the grand
~canyon of Arizona;and
I would follow him to the ends
of A rainbow even though it can
not be done, for I do not be~
long to him. I do know that I am
that lucky charm beneath this pen
I can say I will love him always!
"INK-U-SCRIPT". Forever!!!
Categories:
huston, dedication, fantasy, love, me,
Form: Bio