Category Archives: Care Giving

Charisma and me

How Charisma Changed My Poem I literally stumbled into “How to be Charismatic” on LinkedIn Pulse – by clicking before the page finished loading. The little article is by Bruce Kasanoff, Ghostwriter. He writes: “Charisma is the elixer that few … Continue reading

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Charm

To Charm or Not to Charm The thought of lining up a funeral home for your loved one is anything but charming. This is one tough son of a gun to handle. But charm or not, it has to be … Continue reading

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She’s Lost

She’s Lost He Said, She Said – 4 She went a-wanderin’. She lost her way. He found her and caught up to her. She does not recognize him He said, Hello. You look lost She said No I’m Ann He … Continue reading

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Lost and Found

Lost and Found Fingers Touching Fingers reaching out One hand to another They touch, they hold, Forming a silent bond Between two lost souls Two little strangers “Bound” to their chairs, Parked beside each other While their people talk. Two … Continue reading

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The Pill, The Pill, The Almighty Pill

Beware the Pill, the Mighty Pill         Feelin’ Kinda Pill Pale Was feelin’ kinda pale Went to see the doc He gave to me a pill That fixed my pale right up Was feelin’ kinda off Went to … Continue reading

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A note and a poem

A Note How does the poem Little Boy, Little Boy Honour him and pay tribute to the refugees? It recognizes their craving, their need for, and love of Democracy, fair play, decency and dignity. Surely dignity is not such a … Continue reading

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Little Boy

Upon seeing the little boy limp and dead on a Turkish beach… LITTLE BOY, LITTLE BOY Little boy, little boy, So bright and happy. To see him is to love him; Such impish energy, So alive, So vibrant. To see … Continue reading

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