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Night is Closing in on Me

Posted on November 24, 2017 by admin

  Night is Closing in on Me Night is closing in on me, He envelops me within his darkling cape. He’s closing off the daytime frights And bringing on the night’s delights. Such dreams as I do dream on! If … Continue reading →

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Books, Books, Books

Posted on November 20, 2017 by admin

  Sidewalk sale Selling books Thanks to all Books, Books, Books Just set up at Black Bond Books, Haney Mall, Maple Ridge, BC And already tablemate John Knapp is in business. Thank you to all who turned out Saturday. It … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en to Hell

Posted on October 30, 2017 by admin

  Hallowe’en to Hell I took this beautiful woman home For to share our Hallowe’en haul But when she removed her hallowe’én face She revealed herself witch She cackled with such utter glee, for she had most certainly fooled me, … Continue reading →

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I Am…the dew

Posted on October 28, 2017 by admin

I Am…the dew I am healthy, I am whole, I am rain, I am snow, And hail and sleet and waves; I am the dew upon your lash, And I am here. And if and when comes the time, Let … Continue reading →

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Electrodes in the Brain

Posted on October 20, 2017 by admin

  Electrodes in the Brain Electrodes in the brain, electrodes in the brain, Sparks are flying and falling like rain, You feel alive and you’re feeling no pain, And life is all about power and gain. No longer a slouch, … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has a Mother

Posted on October 16, 2017 by admin

  Everyone Has a Mother Everyone has a mother; most have a grandma too, You may be young and hip, well hurray for you, But if you don’t know your grandma’s story, You don’t know just who you are. Even … Continue reading →

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Cheshire Cat

Posted on October 6, 2017 by admin

  * This may strike you odd as a tribute, but anything can trigger a cherished memory – anything! So, today I choose the amusing over the maudlin. When the Cheshire Cat Comes to Visit When the Cheshire Cat comes … Continue reading →

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