to the tune of— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
Kenny Roger’s
“The gambler”
There seems to be a fullness
that’s rising up to meet me
a flowing field of fondness
that seems to know my name.
Its Rose and all her babies
and love with all its names
its Danny with his flaxen hair
and its me who loves them all
I wake up in the mornings
the smiling day to greet me
so tangible beyond my touch
the truth is plain to be.
gallagher
12 Mar 80
Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
1980-03-12 to the tune of
Wednesday, March 12th, 19801980-04-01 Aprils fool
Tuesday, April 1st, 1980April’s fool— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
Hard running … flat out working
on a Maya high
lost in the computer’s labyrinth logic
Making it work … for some ego trip?
for the joy of creation
for the passage of unconscious time … ?
Virginia, Washington D.C., Portland, Maine, and Quebec
Rose and Christopher
Work’s cresendo … time’s almost inaudible
laughter.
gallagher
1 Apr 80
1980-10-13
Monday, October 13th, 1980I must have been happy these months— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
I’ve not picked up a pen to write
more than 2 or 3 times
Christopher has been born,
I’ve bought a condo in Capistrano,
I’m getting a computer of my own,
and I’m staying right physically
and Rose, … Rose has been Rose for me
A baby … now I know how to love a baby!!!
Baby smiles are simpler than trust
just as touching a baby
is more than being careful
I used to think babys were too simple
to be interesting
but I don’t think so anymore
and I don’t care why
Christopher, … just smile for me.
gallagher
10-13-80