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Judge at 6th Rabindrinath Tagore Awards - International - English Poetry Contest Author of Ann, A Tribute, and Chasing a Butterfly, A story of love and loss to Acceptance with the poetry of Alzheimer's and poetry for everybody. Appears in anthologies in Canada, US, India, Mexico and Bolivia. Poetry in Ekphrastic Review and NWriteers International Networeworld Review. Member of Federation of BC Wrters, Royal City Literary Society, and Holy Wow Poets Canada. Member Writers International Network: Distinguished Poet, Distinguished writer.

Light-fingered Lou

Posted on January 27, 2017 by admin

  LIGHT-FINGERED LOU Light-fingered Lou, like a moth to the flame Was drawn to bright colours without any shame, Her long, long fingers knew the secret of stealth, Her stored up loot gave her plenty of wealth. She would spot … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Mercy – Part III

Posted on January 23, 2017 by admin

  Trouble with Mercy – Part III In Part II of Trouble With Mercy, the prime suspect in the run of thefts in the Mercy Home for Aging Citizens was not, in fact, the culprit. Attention then turned to another … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Mercy – Part II

Posted on January 19, 2017 by admin

    Trouble with Mercy – Part II In Part I of Trouble with Mercy, Nurses’ Aide Ruthie thought she had caught a, or the, thief who had been stealing mostly personal belongings from other residents in the Mercy Home for … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Mercy

Posted on January 16, 2017 by admin

  Trouble with Mercy PART I Things kept going missing at the Mercy Home for Aging Citizens, or M-Hac as the citizens would have it. So there was trouble with Mercy in this no-longer happy home. Staff, of course, tried … Continue reading →

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You Think You Have Time

Posted on January 12, 2017 by admin

  “You think you have time.” -Buddha. My thanks to my friend Kat Wahamaa at https://www.facebook.com/kat.wahamaa You Think You Have Time You have places to go and people to meet, You have to fulfill the plans that you’ve made. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Spin Doctor

Posted on January 9, 2017 by admin

  Spin doctor Spin Me a Tale Spin doctor, spin doctor, spin me a tale, One that no one can ever assail, Make it a tale that I can address, Just get me out of this terrible mess. Spin doctor, … Continue reading →

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My Prayer for You

Posted on January 6, 2017 by admin

  My Prayer for You My prayer for you each morning: That you are home and safe at night. I love you far too much to lose you, You know my heart is ever true. My prayer for you at … Continue reading →

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