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Poems for My Wife

Morning Ritual

February 10, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Warm water wets you and helps you awaken; Some sudsy soap and away the dirt's taken. Take two towels: one for hair, one for body; Retrieve right robe; Cover that "naughty body"! Change …

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Wack(ink)y!

February 9, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

¡Gracias, por la comida fina! Ya know, that fine sushi from Akina. Oh wait, I forgot, you do not "espeak", (that's some spanglish for ya which meaning "to speak") Spanish, the tongue of de ole …

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Hidden Thoughts

February 8, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

I am glad I found your love; It makes me fly above. Love is such a precious thing; It makes me want to sing. You are my "only sunshine"; It makes me glad you're mine. …

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School Blues

February 7, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Counting down the long hours, tonight you shall be late; I won't see your pretty face until it's half past eight. Today I miss you dearly, just like a lovesick fool; Tonight will seem …

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Stuffed

February 6, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

I ate a lot of food, and boy was it yummy. I sure wish you were here, to rub my fat tummy. I'll be home soon enough and you'll make it better. My tummy might freak out, but I'll tell it, "Let …

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Rough Days

February 5, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

There are times we argue; There are times we fight; There are times we don't do what we know is right. Times like these are seldom; Times like these are rare; Times like these are not …

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