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Wisps of Joy

Posted on October 21, 2016 by admin

  Wisps of Joy In Remembrance A ragbag of thoughts and rhymes I ask her where she is; she cannot remember. I ask her what is your name; she cannot recall. I ask her do you still love me, and … Continue reading →

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Babbling Brook: Babbling minds

Posted on October 3, 2016 by admin

  Babbling Brook Babbling Minds A Fontanelle  Babbling brook, babbling minds, Life is rushing by, “Hurry, hurry, try keeping up, Don’t get too cozy in your nook;” Then pause to enjoy the land Slow your mind, talk to me, Listen … Continue reading →

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My Mornings

Posted on September 12, 2016 by admin

    My Mornings My mornings are for writing. That’s my time to ‘sing.’ Coffee cup in hand, ideas fill my head, Take my place at keyboard… Fully fresh and thinking, Before sidetracking Causes sudden sinking Of inspiration’s call… When … Continue reading →

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Carry On: Smile

Posted on May 9, 2016 by admin

  Carry On Carry On is a free-form (attempt at poetry). Please read to the end. Preferably in an accent like the illustration above. Well I don’t know if I can carry on Carry on, carry on, carry on… This … Continue reading →

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Yestertime: When I was young

Posted on March 21, 2016 by admin

“You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way.” Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Richard Bach) Yestertime Lessons Learned Yestertime, when I was young, I marvelled at the gulls that came … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Frontiers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by admin

FORGOTTEN FRONTIERS Forgotten are the memories of the Alzheimer’s people. This is dedicated to all people with Alzheimer’s and to their caregivers. Forgotten Frontiers Forgotten frontiers, forgotten roots, Forgotten pioneering boots, Standing bleached by wind and rain, Standing still, but … Continue reading →

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Wine and Cheese Days

Posted on February 29, 2016 by admin

    Wine and Cheese Days I remember all our wine and cheese days, Warm gatherings saved up for for months; How I remember you choosing cheeses, How carefully you matched them with the wines. I recall warm talk and … Continue reading →

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