Category Archives: My butterfly

This Story Must Be Told

H. W. Bryce This story must be toldOf a lady who lived so bold,Until the day she was laid so lowBy a sneaky, nasty blow.She fought so hard, she was so game,But the alien attack she could not tame. She … Continue reading

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My Divorce

  MY DIVORCE   We were sweethearts , for life I did nothing without her I called her Sugar, she called my Honey She sweetened my life I got a kick out of her More than a good cigar We … Continue reading

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Night is Closing in on Me

  Night is Closing in on Me Night is closing in on me, He envelops me within his darkling cape. He’s closing off the daytime frights And bringing on the night’s delights. Such dreams as I do dream on! If … Continue reading

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Books, Books, Books

  Sidewalk sale Selling books Thanks to all Books, Books, Books Just set up at Black Bond Books, Haney Mall, Maple Ridge, BC And already tablemate John Knapp is in business. Thank you to all who turned out Saturday. It … Continue reading

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Hidden Hero

  Hidden Hero Hero or coward? “I am mighty, I am strong! I can whip any wrong. I will face each bully down. I will make it safe in town.” No I’m not, I’m afraid. I’m a victim ready made. … Continue reading

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Come, Shake My Hand

  Come, Shake Our Hand Come, yon Reader, meet our merry band, We have treats, so come and shake our hand. Come and find a reading treat, To buy a book’s an easy feat. We’ll read, we’ll sign, we’ll even … Continue reading

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Cheshire Cat

  * This may strike you odd as a tribute, but anything can trigger a cherished memory – anything! So, today I choose the amusing over the maudlin. When the Cheshire Cat Comes to Visit When the Cheshire Cat comes … Continue reading

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