Category Archives: Love

Do Not Change Your Face

  Do Not Change Your Face Every family knows this. Every Care Giver. Every Lover. My thanks to my dear friend Jill Bennett for the use of her lovely poem and the picture of her Rodney. Precious are the memories.

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Full circle: Circle of life

Full Circle Circle of Life from Gael Schwalm Fisher of Ontario (mostly her words, she said) With her permission My Dearest Sara Jane Elaine… One day I will repeat the same things twice… I will repeat the good old days … Continue reading

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There Is No End Date Set on Love

  There Is No End Date Put on Love There is no end date put on grief, No limit placed on loss, You can grieve, long as you please, Take your time to find your ease… There are ways that … Continue reading

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This Light: This Shining Light

  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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Chasing but Late for dinner

  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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I’ll Be there

  I’ll Be there Wherever there’s a jelly salad, I’ll be there! Wherever there’s a peanut butter cup, I’ll be there! Wherever there’s a chocolate mousse I’ll be there! Oh look, it’s apple pie and I, oh my… Well yes, … Continue reading

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I’m Gonna Love You Anyway

  I’m Gonna Love You Anyway I’m gonna love you like the good Lord Jesus You may not be ready, you may not be braced, But I’m coming at you for that loving embrace, And I’m gonna love you even … Continue reading

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