The man of my youth

The mentor
Thought me respect and showed me your truth
opportunities given with friendships like steel
I will never forget where my Fox Chappelle bed was made
The Allegheny river runs through the old steel town
I was the guest of honor as if I wore a crown
Freedoms were given and friends I still hold lessons encouraging growth so bold
Behind closed circles and through newly opened doors
3 gateway center to the falling water home Obreckies blue points Sam Adam's  beer  Smithsonian galleries your commission's held deer
Every step of each trip  every shot I called pull
The gourmet dinners at night with a bottle of red
 The self turning wine cellar so cool 
the earm summer days out by the pool
To the ride thru the hills as we traveled to work
These cherished memories spoken I find myself  choking with a lack of words
thank you Zaretski in my silent way
      Rick Bullis Jr

Winning in Silence

My dog ,a lantern , double gun and shovel,
 The last things you take when you know that theres trouble
 Break out or break down a final count to a  Tumble
Stand with the men or fall apart and crumble
Are you Soft like sheep or will you fight like a ram
Pushed to the brink is the HogSplitter the plan
Winning in silence or walking into a jam?