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Quiet Man: He’s Blind

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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My Many Weather Friend

  My Many Weather Friend My all weather friend, you’re a friend indeed, You are my many weather friend in need. You were there for me in summer, You were there for me in fall, You were there for me … Continue reading

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Gimme a Break: Please

  Gimme a Break: Please Gimme a break is a common call from those suffering fatigue, from whatever cause. Recommended reading style is light and sorta hillbilly or a la We’ve Got a Convoy, surging relentlessly ahead. Inspiration for this … Continue reading

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You’re Doing Very Well: As far as I can tell

  You’re Doing Very Well: As Far As I Can Tell You’re doing very well as far as I can tell, You’ve taken all your lumps and you’re moving right along, You’ve learned your lessons well and you’ve grown very … Continue reading

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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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What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned

    What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned I was talking a mile a minute to a kid the other day and wound up telling her a story about my “old days.” Well, she asked. I quoted an old saw, “Walk a … 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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