Mar 14
Nerd to Geek
Nerd to Geek
By Don Ray Williams
March 14, 2010
( For My Daughter Kim)
Archive for the tag 'Poems'
Dec 08
Christmas Observation
I was in El Rey yesterday and there was Christmas Carol music playing. That always reminds me of my first Christmas in Panama in 2003. I remember hearing the music and hearing some of the Christmas Carols in Spanish gave it a different perspective.
In 2003 the supermarkets had as many Christmas toys as any store [...]
Dec 06
Time Was When
Time Was When
By Don Ray Williams
December 6, 2008
I’m sure the day will come, when you’ll look back.
And wonder where the time has gone, cause you just lost track.
So many things you meant to do, were put off for another day,
And while those tasks lay waiting, the time silently slipped away.
It is always easy to say, [...]
May 21
Soy Chiricano
The other day I was walking by the David Public Library and noticed another plaque with a different poem written by Santiago Delgado Anguizola. This one is “Soy Chiricano”. You may remember his poem Al Volver from a previous post. While another translation would be appreciated, that is not the theme of this post.
You will [...]
Apr 29
Life Goes On
By Don Ray Williams (Para Giancarlo y Giancarlo)
April 29,2008
I’ll tell you a story of long long ago,
Of how two people met and how their love did flow.
As each would look in the other’s eyes,
Their intense feelings, they could not disguise.
But fate stepped in, as it sometimes does,
And he had to move, for work, and leave [...]
Mar 13
For A Perfect Panama Garden
Wish I were the author, but the author is unknown.
Plant three rows of peas:
Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul
Plant four rows of squash:
Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness
Plant four rows of lettuce:
Lettuce be faithful
Lettuce be kind
Lettuce be happy
Lettuce really love one another
No garden should be without turnips:
Turnip for service when needed
Turnip to help one another
Turnip [...]
Mar 10
Picking or Pushing Daisies
by Don Ray Williams
March 10, 2008
You may consider me a little bit crazy.
But I really enjoy walking and picking up daisies.
Bright yellow and orange and white ones too,
When you find happy flowers, there is no way to feel blue.
Sometimes on my walk, a bunny I’ll see,
All furry and happy and bouncing with glee,
Or a bright [...]
Feb 29
Your Assignment – Should You Choose To Accept It
While I was at the airport the other day, I noticed this large plaque on the wall, where you leave and return from Aero Perlas / TACA flights. I can understand enough to tell that this is a beautiful poem.
Dec 21
Lie Down Beside Me
By Don Ray Williams
December 21, 2007
Come and lie down beside me.
Rest your head upon my chest.
Hold my hand gently,
And my dear, I’ll confess.
I have seen better days than these.
I was something in my youth.
I used to slay dragons with ease,
Before I became so long in the tooth.
You’ve missed my best of times.
I don’t have much [...]
Oct 12
Each New Day Is A Gift
Each New Day Is A Gift
by Don Ray Williams
October 12, 2007
The alarm clock sounds and it’s time to rise,
With one brush of the hand, wipe the sleep from your eyes.
Take a deep breath and feel your spirits lift,
Fell lucky your alive, because each new day is a gift.
Listen to the birds chirp as they bring [...]
