Home Page> NEW stuff Page> Writing Content Page> Guest Artists Page> New Writing Stuff  Corky Cummings in “Perplexed” presents us with a number of facts which cause him scratch his head in puzzlement.  Say “Hi” to Corky in California at ccummings7@cox.net.  Wayne Edwards has five new humorous poems this month each related to toys: “Toys” expresses a young fellow’s desire for new toys; “Unstructable” is a lad’s lament that his new toy is indestructanble; “Copycat Friend” is a cautionary tale warning us against coveting what our neighbors have; “Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” relates all the questions a youngster has after being warned by his mother about bedbugs; and “The Wizard at Our Home” explains how a young fellow found a scapegoat for all he does to upset his folks. Here’s one to whet your appetite. Toys by Wayne Edwards 
Sister has the best toys,
She has so many more.
That’s ’cause she is oldest
I think she’s almost four. 
Bubba’s toys are neatest,
I think they’re really cool.
They must stay in his crib
‘Cause that’s my Mommy’s rule. 
I wish that I could talk.
Then someone would be told
That I need all new toys
‘Cause mine are getting old!  Wayne will be making a presentation at the Bush Library May 15. See Wayne’s books in the Bookstore and visit Wayne’s website at familypoet.com and say “Howdy” to him at wayne@familypoet.com.  David Carlton is still working away on the new collection of his poetry; however, we have plenty to share. Letter From Home by David Carlton  Old Cookie got back from his last trip to town And a letter from home, had finally run me down   It said Momma’s doing poorly, and Daddy is sick Not the kind of news that a cowboy would pick   I won’t go back to farming, or caring for crops Nor feeding the chickens, or carrying the slop   I’ve had all of farming that this cowboy can stand Though I left home at twelve, I was much of a man   The letter is an old one; I was hard to be found But any news for home, is slow to get around   It was dated last year, but it’s still good to know How things at home are, even if I can’t go   I ride for the brand now, both day and night I wouldn’t think of leaving, cause they treat me just righ So I’ll write Mom a letter, if I still remember how And tell her I love her, but I can’t leave just now © David Carlton 2015 Say “Howdy” to David at dcarlton@tamu.edu and see his website at http://www.cowboypoetry.com/davidcarlton.htm and view his book, Poetry of a Florida Cowboy, in the Bookstore. See David’s poetry at The Poetry of David Carlton   Michael O’Brien’s essay this month is “Remembering” in which Michael thinks of those who reveal themselves in emergencies and that we all should aspire to assist our fellow man.  Check out Michael’s blog at http://mjobrien.com/blog/ and view more of his art at mjobrienart.com and Michael O’Brien and see his new art on the “New Art Stuff”page and see his books in the Bookstore and say “Howdy” to Michael at mjobrien@tamu.edu.   Bob Hurt has a new essay for us, “Susi ,” in which he recalls a love which was star-crossed.  Say “Hi” to Bob at bob@bobhurt.com.  Bill Neinast, columnist for the Brenham Banner Press, has four new essays for us this month: his essay, “Bernie Says Medicare for All,” is Bill’s warning against Bernie Sanders’ proposal for Medicare for all; in “The VA: Faceless, Nameless, Unapproachable” Bill pictures the Veterans Administration burdened by a wall removing it from the reach of the public; “We’ve Moved but Little Has Changed” is Bill’s report that he and Jeannine have moved to Leander, but his concerns for his descendents is still strong; and in
“Brain Cells and Democrats” Bill questions the intelligence of the current flock of Democrats. Tell Bill you appreciate him and his writing at neins1@aol.com.  I’m back this month with four new essays: “Christine’s Dopplegager” is the tale of our new car and how the little devil turned into Christine; “Scraps of High School Memories” is just that---scraps of memories from my high school days; “It’s My Birthday” rambles through a few thoughts and shares some questionable wisdom; and “I’m Cured...I Guess” is a review of my health problems since I retired and what I’ve learned from my adventures in Medical Land. Would you believe it---I have a new book, Old Guy: I’m Still Here. My first book was titled Old Guy Has Final Word: It’s All about Me. I put that book together when I was extremely ill and suspected I probably wouldn’t be around long. Well, it turns out that I’m still here and have written over 300 essays. The selections in this book are just a few that I really like. There is no rhyme or reason for the ones I’ve chosen. They’re a little like the famous box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. I hope ya’ll enjoy them. By the way, my good friend, John Grant, provided the cover art. Thanks, John. The book is available at Amazon. My book, Old Guy Has Final Word, is still available at Amazon I’ve added a Kindle version. My book has been picked up by Barnes and Noble. The book is a collection of essays suitable to be read by both young and old. 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