Category Archives: Poetry

Goodbye Regret: I’ve no more use for you

Posted on December 19, 2016 by admin

  Goodbye Regret Goodbye regret, I’ve no more use for you You used my time You sapped my strength But now I’m fine, Goodbye. I made amends, apologized, I started new but there was you Still harassing me, And there … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Mind

Posted on December 16, 2016 by admin

  Once Upon a Mind H. W. Bryce Once upon a mind I had dreams, I made plans, I lived my utmost day by day, I was bold, I had my say, I broke the bonds, I ope’d the bans, … Continue reading →

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Here’s to All My Friends

Posted on December 12, 2016 by admin

  Here’s to All My Friends H. W. Bryce Here’s to all my friends, Left long behind of old In the dust of distant past, Although forgotten not, You’re the ones who made me The man I am today. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Today is Mine: All Mine

Posted on December 9, 2016 by admin

  Today is Mine! H. W. Bryce Today is mine! I will do with it as I shall, Be alone, or spend it with a pal, Seize the day – carpe diem… Okay, I might go fishing. Today is mine, … Continue reading →

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I Want To Go Home she said

Posted on December 5, 2016 by admin

  I WANT TO GO HOME she said “I want to go home,” said the frail lady in the hall, “I want to go home, I don’t want to be at the ball.” She was pale and unsteady in her … Continue reading →

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The Ruins: A Tale of Two Legends

Posted on November 25, 2016 by admin

  The Ruins A tale of Two Legends Once a stately pyramid, now a hieroglyphic, Once a brilliant mind, now the ruins, Ravished by the weather and the people, Deconstructed by disease, Once a prosperous farmer, now a stick plow … Continue reading →

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Velvet Black

Posted on November 21, 2016 by admin

  Velvet Black H. W. Bryce Velvet black Her skin glistens in the sun Her face beauteous as a smile Yet her gait is cautious And her eyes are wary She’s been down this path before. Bark white His skin … Continue reading →

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