Monthly Archives: November 2015

Over Time

Posted on November 30, 2015 by admin

He Said, She Said Over Time 1. He said What’s this? She said Which one? He said This one, the the three-leaf clover one with the dark red leaves and the tiny blue flowers? She said, That’s an oxalis triangularis … Continue reading →

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Letter to a friend

Posted on November 27, 2015 by admin

Letter to a Friend I’m Here Hello, dear friend, I see you are hurting there, Don’t forget to remember now That we are a faithful pair, So no matter what the cause, Whenever you need some help I’m here Remember … Continue reading →

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Time Out Please

Posted on November 25, 2015 by admin

TIME OUT GIMME A BREAK I’m tired now, oh so tired! Workin’ round the clock. It’s just like running ’round the block And never sitting down– Gimme a break! My duty calls and I must go But duty lies right … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell

Posted on November 23, 2015 by admin

Don’t Tell It has been reported quite extensively lately that Doctors are reluctant to tell patients they have Alzheimer’s. That is, many of them simply don’t tell. Not telling leaves the patient and family stumbling from crisis to crisis, in … Continue reading →

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Cucumbers

Posted on November 20, 2015 by admin

The Way They Cut the Cucumbers   He said What’s this? Carer said Cucumber He said That’s not cucumber. That’s a mess Carer said It’s cucumber He said What have you done to it? Carer said It’s just cut up … Continue reading →

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Tree Grows Here

Posted on November 18, 2015 by admin

Tree Grows Here (An imperfect tribute) A Tree Grows Here A tree grows here in the garden of life, Standing proud and tall. She spreads her leafy branches wide, Protecting all inside her loving bower. And in the times of … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by admin

THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS H. W. Bryce The last time I saw Paris, Paris was at peace, People strolled the Champs-Élysées And coffeed in cafes Young people chatted animate Young mothers strolled their babes in prams People gathered … Continue reading →

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