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Poems for My Wife

Healing Warmth

March 6, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

The doctor prescribed drugs for my illness, after I described my awful sickness. She gave me some pills so I'll feel healthy. I hope each fulfills it's job and helps me. More so than the …

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I’m sick

March 5, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

I'm sick; I think I got the flu. I'm sick; I wish it wasn't true. I'm sick; there's nothing I can do. I'm sick; except to wait it through. I'm sick; Oh boy, do I miss you. I'm …

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Best Friends

March 4, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Ain't it weird how they come and go? Here one minute then gone the next. For awhile they help you grow and then they seem out of context. What changes and makes things go wrong? Aren't they …

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Lottery

March 3, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Wouldn't it be great to win the Lotto? To be dealt by Fate, a winning motto? What in the world would we do if we won? Do you think we could not tell anyone? Would we run away to a far off …

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RBC

March 2, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Riverside's premiere local brewery; By far, the only one for you and me; Center of my tomfoolery. Restaurant by day, water hole by night; Beer is the major reason for the flight, cross-town to …

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Uncertainty, Not Anger

March 1, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Why, when I ask you a question, do you say I'm mad? Because of your accusation, I feel a bit sad. I will ask for information; it's something I do. I'm not letting out frustration on poor …

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