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Poems for My Wife

7 Precious Things

December 25, 2006 By Thomas Ortega II

Just what exactly is the seven for? And why the seven not less, not more? Could it be for the seven times a day, when my thoughts and heart find themselves your way? Could it be for …

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71 Degrees Is Cold When You’re Alone

December 12, 2006 By Thomas Ortega II

71 can, and probably should, make me feel all warm and I wish it would. However, my love, since you've gone away, I'm afraid it won't warm me up today. Instead, it's quite cold on my …

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It’s Been Too Long

December 8, 2006 By Thomas Ortega II

It's been too long since I've last written you. Although ev'ryday, this fact makes me blue. I honestly do think all of the time, "I should find a place to pen her a rhyme." Then something …

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You’re leaving again

January 27, 2006 By Thomas Ortega II

You're leaving me again, alone in our new den. While Noel may need you, 'member, I need you too. Know that when you are gone, my love will still go on. I will dream ev'ry night of my fav'rite …

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Secret Message

October 25, 2005 By Thomas Ortega II

I had quite a strong desire, a hunger that was darn near fire, making me want something yummy, good and tasty for my tummy. Of course, that I can't ignore, in fact, I think I do deplore not …

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Continental Breakfast

October 10, 2005 By Thomas Ortega II

I've never understood why it's "continental", because where is there food served so incremental? Aren't we the "continent" that people talk about? We surely aren't content when that's all …

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