Category Archives: Memory

Quiet Man: He’s Blind

Posted on August 12, 2016 by admin

Quiet Man He’s Blind Quiet Man Quiet the working man, quiet the work he do, Finding solace in the rhythm of the hands. Doing duty, family first, working ever true; Stolid man you can depend upon his moral stands. A … Continue reading →

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Grey Day: Watch us Stumble

Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin

  Grey Day: Watch us Stumble Watch us Trip A grey day brings a grey mood When we sit around and brood And feel sorry for ourselves. It shrinks us from our giant selves And we feel like sad little … Continue reading →

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I Am No Friend of Dementia

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

  I Am No Friend of Dementia H. W. bryce I am no friend of dementia, I won’t give it a capital d, In fact I am his sworn enemy For what he’s done to my family. He has always … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Haircut

Posted on July 18, 2016 by admin

  Harry’s Haircut “What happened to you?” Mary asked in alarm. “I cut my hair.” Harry replied. “Don’t I look neat?” “Shaggy at best, like a tornado struck the farm.” “Saved you some bucks and that can’t be beat.” “But … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry: Harry Doesn’t

Posted on June 17, 2016 by admin

  Don’t Worry So Much About Harry Don’t worry too much when you forget something. It’s fairly normal; we all do it. A. There’s usually a reason, an explanation: we’re busy, we’re tied up with something at the time, something … Continue reading →

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She Serves: Universal Mom

Posted on June 10, 2016 by admin

  She Who Serves She who serves, has a thankless task, The smile she wears is a clever mask; Her hands are raw from scrubbing brush, And yet they soothe and never rush. Her hands may bleed, her bones are … Continue reading →

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Tremulous Times: Outer and Inner

Posted on June 3, 2016 by admin

  Tremulous Times All is orderly in the war room, plans are all laid out: Send Troop A to Region One, apply the bombs in Sector Two, Take them out by storm and it’s all over but the shout; Line … Continue reading →

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