Oysters and Martinis

Oysters and Martinis

The taste of the kelp-rich ocean contained,

The smell of the evening sea rests upon my tongue,

Citrus floats like tar among chipped and damaged coral.

I’ll be tilting for an extended time.

Soft, salty waves advance and retract methodically,

Until all echoing voices drift in unison.

Soon, I’ll lay ship wrecked

With my satisfied cheek snoozing upon the sandy shore.

A Song for Grandpa

Few people in this world truly dedicate their lives to something greater than themselves. Every time I read or hear about such a person, I am always in awe of their selfless decisions and how their own actions truly aid everyone around them. One of these persons was my grandfather, Robert Mckibben. A dedicated social worker and compassionate husband and father of three, Robert Mckibben knew what it meant to commit his life to service and to the well being of society. Sadly, my grandfather passed away this past month at the age of 82, but his spirit is definitely still here and I'm looking forward to seeing glimpses of him in every individual I come across in the years to come.

Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith