Home Page> NEW stuff Page> Writing Content Page> Guest Artists Page> New Writing Stuff  “Old Glory” poem by David Carlton “Green Alligator” poem by Wayne Edwards “Signs on the High Seas” essay bu Russell Cushman “Justice and Outrage” essay by Sherrine Moore “Read! Read! Read!” essay by Samuel E. Pittman II “Justice and Outrage” essay by Sherrine Moore “Lively Weekend” essay by Corky Cummings “Your Grandparents’ Shoes” essay by Bill Neinast “It’s Not Broken” essay by Bill Neinast “Black and White Police Brutality”essay by Bill Neinast “Systemic Police Brutality” essay by Bill Neinast “What’s the Point?” essay by Bill Neinast “BLM: What Do They Want?” essay by Bill Neinast “The Smells Are Back” essay by John Pinkerton “Uh...Bad News and More Bad News” essay by John Pinkerton  David Carlton is sending us a new work, “Old Glory.” David has a new publisher for his book, Poetry of a Florida Cowboy, and will soon have a second book published, Reflections from my Youth, which is a collection of stories. 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. I have wanted to write something about our Flag for the past several years. As each year has rolled by, and I have seen our flag and nation attacked, from without and within, I am even more compelled to say something. The American political system is trying to come apart at the seams, and many disillusioned citizens are trying to rewrite the constitution for their own purpose. In a time when our History is being erased and our law enforcement is under daily attack, I foresee many changes coming to our way of life that will be paid for in American blood. Without history, we have no way of seeing where we came from. Without knowing our past, we are apt to repeat mistakes that have been made. I will leave my comments at that…. for now. Old Glory   Betsy Ross did the stitching And our soldiers did the rest They followed our flag in battle It’s been protected by the best   If you should ask a soldier Just what our flag really means He’d tell you that it’s just a symbol Of our Nation and our dreams   Our freedom was paid for in blood By the fathers of our land From the Revolutionary War To Iwo Jima’s sand   From Korea’s frozen battlefields To the jungles of VietNam We’ve defended our Nation’s freedom In the name of Uncle Sam   The battle still continues In Iraq and Afghanistan The face of war has changes my friend I hope you understand   Our flag may be just a symbol But even soldiers understand Without “Old Glory” flying high This would be a sorry land © David Carlton 2020  Wayne Edwards has another humorous poems this month: Green Alligator by Wayne Edwards  I have a little white rabbit
And a dog that dances a jig,
A hamster that lives in a bird cage
And a funny little brown pig. Oh yes, and before I forget,
I have a green alligator
That sleeps most wherever it likes
But mostly on Mom’s ‘frigerator. Now alligators have big teeth
And alligators love to bite.
But most of all, alligators
Are known for their big appetite. Susie was proud of her rabbit
And John liked to brag on his pig.
Henry bought a cage for his hamster
And Paul loved his dog that could jig. My alligator licked his chops
Because he was one hungry beast.
He thought all the pets were scrumptious.
His belly showed he’d had a feast. Now I have a pet white rabbit
And a dog that dances a jig,
A hamster that lives in a bird cage
And a funny little brown pig. At first you may not see my pets
‘Cause they’re all in my alligator,
Asleep in his favorite spot
On top of Mom’s ‘frigerator. See Wayne’s books in the Bookstore and visit Wayne’s website at familypoet.com and say “Howdy” to him at wayne@familypoet.com.  Sam Pittman, author of Alligator Jazz,  provides reviews of children’s books at Pittman’s Picks. Say “hi” to Sam at sam@samuelepittmanii.com.   Michael O’Brien 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.  John Grant’s new book, Discovering the L.A. Art World , is now available at Amazon.  B ob Pankey’s book, Short Stories from the Neighborhood, a collection of stories by various folks from his home town, is currently available at Amazon. Say “howdy” to Bob at rbpankey1@gmail.com and check out his art on the New Art Page. Don’t forget aout Bob’s book, Short Stories from Texas and Beyond , at Amazon.  Frank Cox III’s book I Bleed Maroon is still available at Amazon. Say “Howdy” to Frank at fwc1965@yahoo.com.  Mick Stratton’s book is entitled Thoughts of a Morning Walker at Amazon Say “Hi” to Mick at mstratton@hlkn.tamu.edu.  Jay Brakefield has written two books which are available at Amazon: Deep Ellum: The Other Side of Dallas (Amazon) and The Dallas Music Scene: 1920’s-1960’s (Amazon). Say “Hi” to Jay at ellum1@aol.com  Ponk Vonsydow is the author of over twenty novels. Go to the Bookstore for the list and purchase information. Say “Hi” to Ponk at ponkvonsydow@gmail.com.  Bill Neinast, columnist for the Brenham Banner Press: Your Grandparents’ Shoes, It’s Not Broken, Black and White Police Brutality, Systemic Police Brutality, What’s the Point?, BLK: What Do They Want?, Tell Bill you appreciate him and his writing at neins1@aol.com.  I just have two new essays this month: “The Smells Are Back” and“Uh...Bad News and More Bad News.” Enjoy. 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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