Locke Rush, PhD » Humor

the tail

Locke — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:55:48 +0000

I watched my dog once

chasing his tail

in a circle

He was very

earnest.

Even if I had told him

it was a

mistake

He wouldn’t have stopped.

Around and around I go

My tail changes

colour and form.

One minute it’s a book,

the next a woman,

then a gem.

If I give my dog

something tasty

he might stop.

What prize

would make me stop running

and bring me home?

A choice…

Locke — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:53:05 +0000

It is said, in the darkness
one has a choice;

Either curse it
or light a light.

I cursed it
for a long time,
but found it stayed there.

And then I
saw a light; pure wisdom

That came from
a wise man.

Now, when it
gets dark

    I turn on
      the light;
     So much better.

And besides I can
see to work.

The Squirrel

Locke — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:39:11 +0000

We have so much
to learn from animals.

Look at the squirrel;
Not one to complain.

Just busy finding nuts
and storing them.

His is serious work.
He knows Winter is near.

      Each step, each nut
       is the difference between
   Life and death.

How’re we doing
with our gathering?

Yesterday, I found
a few.

But, today I have
to go to the city.

Tomorrow, I may be
travelling.

I’ll never manage
this way.

       Winter is coming
         I’m way behind
        schedule.

Ask the newborn…

Locke — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:45:08 +0000

I remember this lovely, and apparently true, story of a newborn child at home.The five year old brother of this newborn is fascinated by the newborn and hangs around the crib as much as possible.One morning the parents see him leaning over the rail of the crib and hear him say “Tell me what God is like, I’ve almost forgotten.”

I love this story…

Locke — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:39:45 +0000

As God and Satan were walking down the street one day, the Lord bent down and picked something up. He gazed at it glowing radiantly in his hand.

Satan, curious, asked, “What’s that?”

“This,” answered the Lord, “is Truth.”

“Here,” replied Satan, as he reached for it, “let me have that – I’ll organize it for you.”