Me Too

He would talk with anyone

And was quick to smile

A friend to all

And could talk a while 

My uncle Gary

My friend too 

Not one to be prideful

He laughed at himself 

He didn't need a reason

And it usually caught on

And so I laughed too

He snuck me into places

Where I wasn't supposed to be

And told me stories 

And showed me things I wasn't supposed to see

He'd show you too

And kept things 

Little things, special things 

All for his own 

Or save for someone

Possibly me

It's good to know I knew him

I laugh when I tell his stories 

I know like me you miss him

Me too

French Fries

I tried not to look at them

I had to avert my eyes

But all I could do was think of them

And keep on making up lies 

It's not that I lacked the strength

Or the will 

It's just that they're so darn good

And I had to have my fill 

So with resignation and relief I turn

And stop the lies 

There's no way I'll ever learn 

And grab a handful of fries 

The Track Meet

You didn't see me tonight

But I was watching you 

Watching you run

And holding your arms like you do

And watching you stand 

You have your own way to stand 

And so there you quietly stood 

And crowded the line

The gun startled me good 

I jump every time 

And by me you ran..........

So I thought on about you 

It's just what I do 

And keep deep inside 

All my hopes and dreams for you