"I PLEDGE allegiance, to the FLAG, of the UNITED States of America . . . " Some words hang in the air.A little more power put them there;a pledge Continue Reading
Philosophy & Poetry
God’s Hands…
by Daniel Clancy I’ve never seen the hands of god in my work only deathSo I will search for redemption until my dying breath I’ve seen glimpses Continue Reading
I Sat at Your Gravesite
by J.R. Coleman I went and sat at your gravesite... I couldn't bring myself to go to the wake and viewing, didn't feel right. Was like, that body... a Continue Reading
OPERATION MOUNTAIN STORM
Long hot days and short, lonely nights,each day is just the same.Time is slowly passing by. No news from home, no books to read,nothing but the Continue Reading
Trigger Warning
by Daniel Clancy I know it’s dark and brutalBut you can’t look away Watch the pain and terrorPrayers on another bloody Sunday Stray bullets Continue Reading
The Flag Above
Red, white and blue she flies,Edging away from her tethers,Demanding we stand and salute. Where the flagpole stoodHigh in front of the Post Continue Reading
Fluid Turbulence
I live my life by the words I write.Tired face famished for a warm welcome day.I scribble and scraw to in joy our plight. Unwelcome night, Continue Reading
Hell on Earth
by Daniel Clancy Hell is war on earthI’ve seen the worst in man We all turn back into animalsYou still don’t understand Trapped in this glass Continue Reading
Warrior Song
by Daniel Clancy What song does the warrior sing Who fights every battle alone What glow is to be had When you can’t even defend your Continue Reading
Thanksgiving In North Dakota
by Lou Marin They are dancing todayHere in his people's homeland.A brave young man from Mandaree,Nathan GoodironKnew his destiny lay across the Continue Reading
I See You Through His Eyes
I see you through His eyesNo shame… guilt or painDiamonds come from coalProcess Many would walk byNot turn their head or seeThe treasure Continue Reading
B2K
by Daniel Clancy You asked me to fight You created this monster Now that I can think again You label me an imposter With these two Continue Reading