Category Archives: Poem

  CONVERSATIONS H. W. Bryce Of all the conversations That I’ve had, inside my head, I like the ones with you the best. You were the one with wit, The one who challenged most. You always built me up and … Continue reading

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The Rain at Night

  Photo by H. W. Bryce   THE RAIN AT NIGHT  H. W. Bryce   The rain at night                 Falls upon my patio The pitter-patter                 Raindrop music notes They sing their melody                 To match the melancholy Of … Continue reading

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ELEGY TO THE ART OF LIVING

ELEGY TO THE ART OF LIVING H. W. Herb W Bryce The true art of living involves The ability to beggar your neighbour. If your neighbour has a treasure that you want, Have it; he’ll thank you for freeing up the … Continue reading

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LIKE A CRICKETER

LIKE A CRICKETER H. W. Bryce Age is Perspective When you are very young, You are in awe of all ages. When you are a teen, You can’t wait to age… But you think thirty is old. When you are … Continue reading

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  THE HALLOWED HALLS OF MEMORY H. W. Bryce The sanctuary of my memories reside In the hallowed halls of Memory Place, A library of my life, my loves, my legacy… A record of my former self, my childood life. … Continue reading

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YOU CAN’T LIVE IN REGRET

  H. W. Bryce   You can’t live in Regret. Regret is a mean old town, It’s full of red necks and hate, Accusations, self loathing. It’s an unhealthy milieu, You will not thrive there.   The air is full … Continue reading

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Smoky Jazz Bar

  SMOKY JAZZ BAR H. W. Bryce Old-fashioned smoky jazz bar, After hours, we find a stool at the Horseshoe counter semi-circling The stage. The buzz of anticipation Is physical. The intro act is tinkling The ivories and the player’s … Continue reading

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