Author: frankie
Frankie is a poet, storyteller, and teacher. His views of the world have been influenced by 20th-century history, traumatic events in his childhood and youth, recovery and healing principles, his belief in the hope, grace, and love of a wonderful creator, and the Good News of Jesus Christ. His words reflect the human experience, offering resilience, healing, and hope. Through his unique voice, Frankie weaves a tapestry of profound connection and the power of storytelling. His dedication, gratitude, and love extend beyond his writing to his family. He hopes his story will serve as a powerful legacy to be passed on to future generations.
Living in a Cartoon World
Speak to me, oh Muse. Make something new. Tell of what will be wrought. Make the vision shimmer. Let grace and mercy progress. Without your voice and spirit, my words are naught.
First there is a mountain, then there is …
When I was a Boy (About Me)
When I was a boy, everything was right – She Said, She Said by Lennon and McCartney.
When I was a boy, everything felt adventurous. When I was a teen, it was all conflict and sorrow. In my twenties, my …
He Failed to See His Exit
Struggling to breathe, he failed to see his exit
Leveling dirt Her speech was pert Spies can flirt Blood will spurtFalling flat on his face, was the only …
The Optimization of the Critic
There is a need to feel productive. But there is an imperative to be my own man—a set of scales upset by a violent wind. First, I set a goal. Then I try to accomplish a task. Next, I find …
Faith and Determination
Often in life, we are faced with an “impossible” task, an undertaking that invokes fear and doubt about our abilities and courage. As we step into it with faith, are we surprised when we find strength? Was that strength there …
A Hole in My Blue Jeans
Catching Peace
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tinker, toil
better soil
dynasty, tribe
subject abide
former titled
passion briddled
fallen soldier
memories endure
sailor, thief
escaping grief
arena dark
living spark
searching
The Invaders and the Nightmare Hunter
The invaders have been here many times before. Some of their incursions we remember as great wars, global conflicts, or empire expansions. Other times they have used …
