Category Archives: Memoir

Calais

Posted on July 12, 2022 by admin

  CALAIS H. W. Bryce Stopped at the doorstep of my destiny After that enchanting train ride from Bari, Italy, and being plunged into the darkness Of night like an abandoned sack of trash, Having no other goal than to … Continue reading →

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Election / Lament

Posted on October 1, 2021 by admin

  ELECTION / LAMENT Election notwithstanding The clause says Life goes on. Make the most of the time. Make your own opportunities. Let the politiciams be the ones To make monkeys of themselves. ALSO: further honouring Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—rather symbolic, … Continue reading →

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My Divorce

Posted on February 19, 2018 by admin

  MY DIVORCE   We were sweethearts , for life I did nothing without her I called her Sugar, she called my Honey She sweetened my life I got a kick out of her More than a good cigar We … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Come, Shake my Hand

Posted on November 13, 2017 by admin

  Reasons to Come, Shake my Hand The collection of poems in this book will tremendously help and offer support to others who are experiencing this struggle with their loved ones. Mr. Bryce has painted, with his beautiful poetry, a … Continue reading →

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Come, Break Bread with Me

Posted on September 15, 2017 by admin

    Come, Break Bread with Me Come, break bread with me, and we shall talk of many things, of peace and harmony, friendship, and the turmoil that is life, and how we may all just get along. And so … Continue reading →

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I fooled her and startled the star

Posted on August 7, 2017 by admin

  I fooled her and startled the star I fooled her and startled the star. We were on holiday. We reached Ottawa. Loved the place. Favourite spot: the grand, unbelievable library, inside and out, of the Parliament buildings. This is … Continue reading →

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Chasing but Late for dinner

Posted on July 7, 2017 by admin

  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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