Category Archives: Care Giving

Upon Turning 31,776 Days Old

Posted on July 17, 2017 by admin

  Upon Turning 31,776 Days Old I long to see the homestead, The place where I was born. I long to walk my childhood ways, To see the flowers growing there And breathe the forest air… I do not know … Continue reading →

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This Light: This Shining Light

Posted on July 14, 2017 by admin

  THIS LIGHT: This shining light This light You see in me I see in you           -Xenia Tran https://whippetwisdom.com/2017/07/09/bridge-of-love/ https://whippetwisdom.com/   THIS LIGHT H. W. Bryce Look not so sad, my friend, The world has … Continue reading →

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Poor You, Poor, Poor You

Posted on July 10, 2017 by admin

  Poor You, Poor, Poor You I had had a pretty bad day. Everything I touched fell over or crashed to the floor. It happened so often I didn’t think I could take it any more. I misread the clock, … Continue reading →

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Chasing but Late for dinner

Posted on July 7, 2017 by admin

  After the flurry of activity about Chasing a Butterfly,  I thought I should share a bit of it. So here is the first poem in my book Chasing a Butterfly: Chasing but LATE FOR DINNER She hosted a party, … Continue reading →

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Chasing a Butterfly Book Signing

Posted on June 23, 2017 by admin

Chasing a Butterfly Book Signing I Remember I remember the good times When every season was summer Because I was with you I remember excitement How my pulse coursed so hot Because I was with you I remember bad times … Continue reading →

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Be the Phoenix: Rise from the ashes

Posted on June 12, 2017 by admin

  Be the Phoenix: Rise Rise from the ashes Rise from the ashes of your life, Kiss the grief goodbye and fly, fly, fly, Soar on high, soar with eagles, Be the Phoenix, touch the sky. Be more than your … Continue reading →

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Time Out: Sometimes it’s Time

Posted on June 9, 2017 by admin

  Time Out Sometimes it’s Time Sometimes you just have to stop and think, Time out from the race that is life, Time when you feel less than in the pink And everything you do brings strife. It’s time like … Continue reading →

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