Category Archives: Love

The Shadow Cast Is Long

  The Shadow Cast Is Long The shadow cast is long, He haunts my every step, He echoes what’s in my heart… He matches each footstep. Oh, he may fade in time, When I grow into my strength, And your … Continue reading

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There Is Always Morning

  There Is Always Morning RE: There is always morning: –Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In his farewell re his lymphatic cancer (i.e., his last words to his public), he writes to the effect that If God forgot…(i.e., gave him more time), … Continue reading

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Virtual Hug: I wish…

  Virtual Hug Truly I wish that you were here, Or that I were there with you. I’d pack it up upon a dare, But my duties keep me here. And so I send my virtual hug And with it … Continue reading

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Every Season Is Summer

  Every Season is Summer When I am with you Every season was summer when you were with me, You were the reason that stirred my heart And made every season special for me; You love kept me warm and … Continue reading

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I Am My Own Hero

  My Hero’s Journey You are on a Hero’s Journey, and it will make you strong. The situation arises. Your loved on is in danger. The challenge is thrown down. At first, you are reluctant; you do not want this … Continue reading

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It’s Different: When It’s Your Own

  It’s Different It’s different when it’s your own! Suddenly you feel alone, Suddenly you feel all helpless, You cannot match this strange new tone. Oh it’s easy to give advice, and it’s easy to share the hurt, It’s easy … Continue reading

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