Warren is Retiring

By Rick Williams

 
There once was a planner named Warren;
who decided it was time to be scorin'
a job, in his eyes,
that was quite otherwise;
so decided to go get himself swore-in.

He liked his new job as a screener
(though there were days that the grass could be greener).
He enjoyed talking to folks,
funny memes and good jokes,
and dancing around customers' demeanor.

His work area was a fun place to stop.
It was like a gourmet candy shoppe!
he had fancy snacks
in Costco-sized packs;
(even though some of them tasted like props)

You hardly ever saw Warren get riled.
His dimeanor: quite mellow and mild.
He's the kind of a man
that could fall in a trash can;
and would probably still have a smile.

Warren, you're going to be missed
(though your tie-dye will likely persist).
Have a great life my friend
now your whole life's a weekend!
Just don't snub the honey-do list!

Lost and Found

By Rick Williams

When I was small I started school;
Kindergarten was the grade.
I thought that it was oh so cool;
We learned, and laughed, and played.

There was a special little girl
whose red hair caught my eye;
I must have thought her wonderful,
but likely knew not why.

I'm sure I turned on all my charms,
and you know how kids can be--
I probably just punched her arm
and ran away with glee.

All the grades from K through six
our classrooms were the same.
All our art and projects too;
along with songs and games.

At the end of our grade six
my family moved away.
Time went by and life went on;
She went missing on that day.

In high school I thought I saw her once,
but she didn't ring a bell.
I remember that she caught my eye,
but who? I couldn't tell.

Many years went flying by;
relationships came and went.
I never forgot about that red-haired girl
as I searched reunion events.

The details of our own reunion--
I'll spare you at this time,
but let me just say this one thing:
We're married and she's mine!