– Neil Matkin (2017) The beauty of people – all people Hard to miss but some do The depth and texture of their stories Life through unique eyes There is food and dance and joy The knowing twinkle in the eyes The thrill of new life The sadness at departure Same needs evident Maybe natural to focus on differences Peccadilloes so magnified No water mostly in ephemeral streams Hate and distrust build even though We are mostly the same There…
Setting Sail – Neil Matkin (2014) Forever scanning the horizon Waiting for my ship to sail Quietly recalling all the good friends Wishing them a hearty fare thee well Feeling the waves gently rocking This stalwart vessel to and fro Feel the years of time upon me Knowing it is nearing time to go End o’ day and the setting sun O’ Thursday’s child so far to go Tomorrow yet another new dawn A new horizon to gaze upon May…
Life Clicking Away – Neil Matkin (2014) life clicking away one moment at a time routine daily routine routines daily routines wake wash wipe weep win bake nosh snip sleep again daily routines routines daily routine routine one moment at a time clicking away life
learning, thinking, wondering – neil matkin ©2013 people living dying a beginning an end mostly middle a god? history of gods? an afterlife? dust returning to the earth? ride a comet lately? suicide cults will never get it people and agendas usually about money changing hands but some kindness and hope behaviors inconsistent followers even less consistent big buildings for lost souls to connect is it about control hope of heaven fear of hell neither seeking nirvana unplugged was an…
Coffee Rings – Neil Matkin (Copyright 2016) Damned coffee rings Such careless misuse Fine furniture tarnished Routine abuse Grown kids visiting May come out with walnut oil Probably not A lasting impression Memory of family moments all Grandkids visiting The table looks plain save the rings Furniture not so special See it always smile wide Love the memories it brings Life speeding by Sure enjoy the coffee rings
Sparkles Defeats the Blue Dog – Neil Matkin (Copyright 2015) He hated it when I called him Sparkles and, as I came to love him, I stopped…mostly. Except for those rare times when he simply needed to be needled and irritated I mostly called him Steve. Being a brat younger brother was a specialty talent I had somehow developed over the years although I had no brothers of my own. In truth, I later came to realize that my bratty-ness probably…
Jeeps to the Rescue – Neil Matkin (Copyright 2013) It was Friday evening when Jan and I took a short drive to the Jeep dealership after dining with friends. We had both purchased Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara’s the year before and had taken them off road many times with great success. We felt relatively confident in my stock rig’s ability to navigate the gravel trail in front of the Jeep dealership while admiring the two dozen or so new Jeeps…
The Story of M’s Sombrero Neil Matkin © 2009 I am sending you an item of some significance and, interestingly enough, the story that goes with it is one that has served many well over time. I know it will serve you well also and, as unlikely as you may be to believe you will do what is prescribed, everyone I have shared this story with ultimately takes it to heart and passes the story on to their friends and loved…