Category Archives: Caring

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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The Trees and the Underbrush of Life

  THE TREES and the underbrush of life Today they came and cut out the underbrush, The death knell has sounded and the bell has Tolled for the squirrels, the raccoons, the crows, jays, starlings, et al, who inhabit this … 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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I’M IN MEXICO

  First in Spanish, then in English (below) RED BALLOON Randy went out on a hike. Something red Caught up on a bush. Closer now – there, a ribbon from the Splattered red plastic…and at the end of the ribbon, … Continue reading

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Hair Today

  A Bit ‘o Whimsy HAIR TODAY So sensuous is she, so alluring. Mysterious; is she a courtesan Or a black widow spider? Either Way, her presence sucks you in And fills you with desire; your Feelings couldn’t go much … Continue reading

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I GOT THE GOUT H. W. Bryce I got the gout, I got the wheeze, I got the – bless me, I gots tuh sneeze— I get pneumonie quite with eaze I’m gettin’ old, if you please. Well I don’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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