This poem is dedicated to the memory of the men from the US Second Infantry Division who lost their lives during the Battle of the Chongchon sometimes called the Battle of Kunu-ri and The Gauntlet at … more →
Stopping to smell the rosesJeffrey wrote 2 weeks ago: This poem is dedicated to the memory of the men from the US Second Infantry Division who lost their … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 month ago: When the Vietnam War Came to a small town in Illinois. This is one of my more moving essays a … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 month ago: The man who could throw up at will. Well, not exactly the man who could throw up at will, but … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 month ago: Papa Sparks by the numbers for Monday October 26, 2009: 56 more days until I am with Aon, Jeremy Aar … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 month ago: The Piggly Wiggly is on Fire “Wake up boys, the Piggly Wiggly’s on fire,” Dad says rousing us from o … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: Whether it is the allure and promise of making money or the chance to hone one’s writing skills, onl … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: For Autumn A red maple leaf pressed between the pages to wax nostalgic. … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: Autumn Ginkgoes Autumn ginkgoes with their sun kissed leaves rain yellow tears. … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: Popcorn Balls Gee lady, is that all I get; a stale popcorn ball dyed with red food coloring— when th … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: Wax Teeth I never could understand the novelty and appeal of cherry-flavored wax teeth. You know, th … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: On a cold, rainy afternoon in October, a tall, thin man wearing horn-rimmed glasses and carrying an … more →
Jeffrey wrote 2 months ago: “No, I don’t believe it,” Carl Dergance said. “No one could throw up at will. I mean sure, one can i … more →
Jeffrey wrote 8 months ago: Welcome to Korea Late night Friday coming out of the subway near Olympic Stadium I catch two salary … more →
Jeffrey wrote 8 months ago: Buddha in the Bodhi Tree This stone head of The Buddha- does not seem to mind the Bodhi Tree’s … more →
Jeffrey wrote 8 months ago: The Great Buddha at Kamakura You sit there so quiet contemplative meditative and grand with that pea … more →
Jeffrey wrote 9 months ago: “Okay Julie, push once more,” coached the doctor. “Aargggghh,” screamed Juli … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 year ago: In the Seoul Metro I’ve seen your tired souls riding under the city lost in the drowsiness of morn … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 year ago: The Moving Wall – Macomb, Illinois 1987 The Vietnam Memorial came to town today.Two hundred and fift … more →
Jeffrey wrote 1 year ago: Ginkgo Tears In autumn, after the ancient gingko has been kissed by the sun when the first cold rain … more →