Tag Archives: Care

Inner Critic: Writers and Carers

  Inner Critic: Writers and Carers Writers especially have an inner critic. Inner critics are never satisfied. They continually plague the writer’s mind with questions, questions, question, what ifs, doubts… So it is for care givers. Many and many a … Continue reading

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Wasn’t It A Party?

  WASN’T IT A PARTY? A lighthearted take on the Irish Rovers’ song as a lookback to our Celebration of Life For my late wife Ann. With my thanks to all who partied. Wasn’t it party? Wellllll…. Wasn’t it a … Continue reading

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Stand Up Stand Up

  Stand Up, Stand Up: You Are Strong Stand up, stand up for the poor, The disenfranchised and the ableless, Stand up for the homeless, Never turn them from your door. Stand up, stand up for what is right, Fight … Continue reading

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My Prayer for You

  My Prayer for You My prayer for you each morning: That you are home and safe at night. I love you far too much to lose you, You know my heart is ever true. My prayer for you at … Continue reading

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Virtual Medal

  Virtual Medal A quiet town lay quiet on the quiet countryside, A quiet car pulls up on the quiet parking lot Of a quiet market store on a quiet market day, A soldier wearing civvies walks to the quiet … 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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The New Dresser

The New Dresser The new dresser, front view A He Said, She Said episode She said We need a new dresser He said No we don’t She said We do He said But we just bought these two see-through plastic … Continue reading

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