Category Archives: Caring

  ALWAYS AFTER THE FACT Always after the fact comes the sorry. Always after the angry words comes the sorry. Always after the back-sliding comes the sorry, And it’s always after the divorce comes the sorry. Comes the sorry too … Continue reading

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  CALLING ALL CAREGIVERS H. W. Bryce Commiserations shared With all who have ever cared For a loved one who needed love and care.   You’ve learned more about how And you are much stronger now, Inner strength with faith … Continue reading

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  A Letter to My Younger Self A LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF H. W. Bryce Write a letter to your younger self, they said. I had never thought of that. My younger self had moved on. But here’s what … Continue reading

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One Long Moment

  One Long Moment* H. W. Bryce For one long moment, I held my breath. No dog barked, no babe cried, And for that one long moment, No one in the world died. For one long moment, the world stood … Continue reading

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Upon Looking Back

  Upon Looking Back Upon looking back At the turmoil of my life, I can see it all n ow, What I couldn’t see then: I did have the strength, I did deal with everything. I did grow stronger In … Continue reading

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Dreams from a Painting

  Dreams Dreams, dreams, day and night, Can’t get that dream out of sight Dollar bills, beauty house, Fancy car, gorgeous spouse, Picket fence, rose garden too, Come on Fate, make dream come true. Win, win, lottery win, Give my … Continue reading

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Hidden Hero

  Hidden Hero Hero or coward? “I am mighty, I am strong! I can whip any wrong. I will face each bully down. I will make it safe in town.” No I’m not, I’m afraid. I’m a victim ready made. … Continue reading

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