Master of the Obvious...59

No matter how insignificant, even the smallest loss will occupy your mind until found.

Master of the Obvious...58

There is something holy in the hiss of a gas lantern, percolating coffee and gentle song of morning birds.

Master of the Obvious...57

Nothing is as devastating as to be wounded in the house of your friend. (Paraphrase of Jesus, who was crucified at the demand of His own people).

Master of the Obvious...56

Old Cop Proverb----Men beat women. Women kill men.

A Simple Ladle

A Simple Ladle

If you've never taken water
from a ladle in a well
then you can't know the meaning
of a respite from burning hell.

Draw you up some liquid
some unsurpassed surprise
that'll cool your fevered palate
and soothe your burning eyes.

It'll be a small taste of heaven 
And work down into your belly 
It'll be a foretaste of glory
And turn your legs to jelly.

That water will bless your life
and all your unborn children
It'll be your legacy and promise
It's the bullet in your gun.

It's nothing more than a simple ladle
not much more than one slow drink
but it has power undelivered
if you pour it down the sink.

Desperation

there ain't nothin' here
that's holdin' me.
i could get home anytime
that i wanna be.

i'm tryin' to hold on
for as long as i can.
it means nothin' to you
but i'm makin' my stand.

i just thought you should know.
you've been a friend to me.
but don't hold me too close
i feel so empty.

i'm confused and tired
and a little bit drunk.
like i'm bailin' out a boat
that's already sunk.

so, if you could see your way clear
please let me go.
i've said all there's to say
and you know all there is to know.

Master of the Obvious...55

If you wear a uniform, be the man you are in it, the man you are out of it, or the man you are out of it will become the man you are in it.

Master of the Obvious...54

My job is to keep my personal items from becoming my personal effects. 

Master of the Obvious...53

I want to become the man my dog thinks I am.

Master of the Obvious...52

Nothing is better for a man's self esteem than the adoration of his dog!