October 2021
Bio Note: My Motto is: one can accomplish much with no fear, moderate talent and lots of energy. I enjoy science (my profession), poetry, running, fishing, gardening, songwriting and singing as well as sculpting. I am the father of two daughters and am married to a newly retired professor of nutrition. My poetry publication credits include Pearl, Feh, and a Poetry Motel broadside. I am currently working on a fictional memoir in graphic novel format, and a series of short stories.
The Losses of COVID-19
What do I miss most,
They ask? A tight hug,
I say, more than 15 seconds.
The warmth of bodies, known
And new. The softness of blouses
And even the crushed goose down
Feeling of insulated coats. Memories
Freed by someone’s scent. Hugs,
Coming and going, greeting and
Parting, new or familiar
Hands lightly stroking my back,
Granting a good squeeze.
Babe Ruth Struck Out 1330 Times
Who remembers that?
Walt Disney,
Fired from the
Kansas City Star
“Lack of imagination…”
Stephen King’s
Carrie, was rejected
30+ times. Now a
Best seller.
Richard Nixon’s
Political career
Over in ‘62
Okay, bad example.
Holding my 86th
Rejection letter,
I repeat, “Babe Ruth
Struck out 1330 times”
©2021 Gary Grossman
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