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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Expressions of love: 2 of 205
I love you is such a simple phrase: The expression can work in wondrous ways. A mother's assurance to her child, Can turn a mood from fear to mild. For a father whose son must go to fight, His words of love are a shining light. The soothing phrase when boy meets girl. Can set her fluttering heart awhirl. A gentle pat and som... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soldiers: 3 of 228
British troops shot one of us for standing proud, The first American to die protesting aloud. Since then we've bled in countless fights Defending our country and human rights. We fell at the Alamo and on Saipan, Gettysburg, Iwo, the Marne and Bataan. We waded ashore to capture Inchon, And lived through the futility of Saigon... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: True love: 1 of 68
Pay heed, all you young lovers out there: What you have is something rare, But there's no more true love melody That sings the virtues of fidelity. Only the obscenity of hip hops About beating ho's and shooting cops. Who needs the trash can noise of rock? Give me Brahms, Beethoven and Bach. Instead of guys who must need need... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 4 of 176
Dogs are dirty, smelly and yappy, Cats just want to make you happy. Dogs will sniff where noses are banned, Cats will purr and lick your hand. Dogs poop on grass or rocks, Cats do it neatly in a box. Nervous dogs slobber and drool, Cats know how to play it cool. A dog will barf up food he hates, Cats eat neatly from their pl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The detective meets the murderer: 1 of 39
They dragged him into the police station's interview room. He was a short stocky kid of 16. He wore the usual street gear: torn oversized surplus army camo jacket, baggy pants, rings in both ears and hair dyed the color of black leather. The other detectives sat him down roughly, cursed and left the room. We were alone toget... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The cheapest Christmas gift I ever received: 1 of 31
How do I judge the cheapest Christmas gift? Do I compute it by the actual price the giver paid, or the relative value according to the wealth of the giver? For example, my dad died at age 34, leaving my mother with three little kids totally dependent on welfare, called relief in those days. However, every Christmas we hung o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 5 of 150
I see people walking by, staring at me, At my place under the big oak tree. For years I've sat in this heart of the city; I need understanding, not your pity. Look at this old uniform I wear, And on my face, the scars I bear. The empty sleeve's for my missing hand, That I lost in combat on Vietnamese sand. Once I wore that u... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first babysitting job: 1 of 29
I never had a babysitting job when I was a teenager, so my first experience with the task was years later with a very special baby, my newborn son. I was just finishing up master's degree requirements at the university, while my wife had a part-time night job as a medical professional. We needed to work up a baby care schedu... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: In the forest: 1 of 27
As I wander through the ghostly trees, The rustle of the leaves calls your name. In that dark forest of my memories, My broken heart is overcome with shame. It was in that clearing we first met Many years ago, but I still recall, Showering rain made your hair all wet, And the slippery ground made you fall. As I bent and help... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dragons: 4 of 107
Listen, kiddies, and you shall hear My thoughts on dragons, loud and clear. Writers and soothsayers always insist, In claiming those beasties really exist. And until last year I'd never say, That dragons are still alive today. But I changed my mind when I first saw, That old dragon ... my mother-in-law? More..