Category Archives: Being there

  CONVERSATIONS H. W. Bryce Of all the conversations That I’ve had, inside my head, I like the ones with you the best. You were the one with wit, The one who challenged most. You always built me up and … Continue reading

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The Rain at Night

  Photo by H. W. Bryce   THE RAIN AT NIGHT  H. W. Bryce   The rain at night                 Falls upon my patio The pitter-patter                 Raindrop music notes They sing their melody                 To match the melancholy Of … Continue reading

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Smoky Jazz Bar

  SMOKY JAZZ BAR H. W. Bryce Old-fashioned smoky jazz bar, After hours, we find a stool at the Horseshoe counter semi-circling The stage. The buzz of anticipation Is physical. The intro act is tinkling The ivories and the player’s … Continue reading

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THUMBS UP

  THUMBS UP A thumbs up is a treasure trove, a mother lode Worth a thousand words A pat on the back and a nod Is encouragement enough Like hugs and kisses from Mom A handshake by way of thanks … Continue reading

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BLOWN AWAY

  Something Romantic BLOWN AWAY I am blown away by your beauty, You’re a force of Nature. I can but love you from afar, my star; I am but human. She was blown away when you mentioned love. She hadn’t … Continue reading

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  BE YOURSELF H. W. Bryce We all have several selves, we show a different face In every situation. To our Mom we show Respect and love; to our dad, admiration, pride; But to the bully, we show either defiance … Continue reading

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RESPECT

REPECT Respect seems to be a lost art So much “candor” flies about, Disguise for guile, which hurts. No one walks in another’s shoes Any more. No one pays his dues. What ever happened to respect? To respect another is … Continue reading

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