Category Archives: Poetry

Grey Day: Watch us Stumble

  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

  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

  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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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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Early Warnings: Ignored

  Early Warnings: Ignored It was on the eve of destruction In the Earliest Stages When the earliest signs went unnoticed But all of the signs were right there. First came the scouting, All deception , and smiles, Followed by … Continue reading

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Don’t Go

  Don’t You Weaken Now: Don’t Go H. W. Bryce Don’t you weaken now. Don’t you leave me now. Don’t you know I need you now. Stay with me, don’t you go, I need your help, I love you so, I … Continue reading

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Somebody’s Taken Over My Mirror

  Somebody’s Taken Over My Mirror Hey! Somebody’s taken over my mirror! When did I start looking that old? Stop painting wrinkles on my image, I don’t look like that, I look bold; My face is firm, my smile it … Continue reading

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