January 29, 2022

Framing A Boy


To raise a boy right
By his bed fill four frames
That he may be wise

Painted in the first
Vivid colors of his roots
 A past that grew him

Second a window
Visions far beyond the glass
Clarity through pane  

A fire built third
Warming his first leap to light
And all can be done 

Then gods greatest gift
Realities truest test 
A mirror set last 

To raise a girl wise
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-Hermit King-

January 1, 2022

O'Hara


Homes so far away
Youth pledged to the commander  
Molded to command

Paradox of war
Battle trained to win and kill
Preferring not to 

Retributions arm
Swift justice for the fallen
Vengeance on evil

Hope of innocence 
Democracy's purveyor 
Armageddons voice

Peace through loaded hand
Alert in sun or shadow
Named to granite walls

The function freedom
Horror a destination
His name was soldier

-Hermit King-