Blog of Josh Hall

I’ve heard about her. I didn’t think I’d have anything to worry about. I thought my expectations were low from my experience on the GAP. My dear, sweet GAP. How fair. I arrived for our first date with such ignorant bliss. I didn’t know she’d change me. I didn’t know she’d get me so angry. […]

The first was guided by her mind Took life by the horns until she’d find A man that could juggle it all Then she started to fall. The other, quiet and bright, Grew strong and kept her sight On the end of the line Crusading for one she’d call “mine” One again, traveled far and […]

Teach them the way they should go, but go with them. Show them how to persevere, without severing. Show them patience, and help prevent them from becoming patients Be in tents with them, don’t be too intense with them Raise your children right, don’t raze them until there’s nothing left. Use the words that lift […]

When they’re tired of the community faces, Relying on everyone for everything, When they just want to be left alone, You’ll see homeless become suburbanites. When they’re tired of the shared spaces, Welcoming anyone to do anything, When they want a fence around their home, You’ll see children become suburbanites. When they’re all armed with […]

the first time we danced, we both were romanced. oh, the future we could have. And when I told you, “Darling, I love you” That’s the first time it went bad.   It was too much, too soon. I claim insanity under the moon. How I long for just another chance.   But you’re once, […]

A killer returns to his father only to shed tears A soldier returns to his father only to tell of his fears A lawyer returns to his father only to share his lies Because amends must be made before my father dies A lover returns to his father to share what he scorns A doctor […]