Tag Archives: Memory

Fooled Me

Posted on October 24, 2016 by admin

  Fooled Me Just a bit ‘o silly (and gee, I fergot how tuh rhyme…) Looking for my wallet. Hid it … where? No one could find it. Why, I even fooled me Took 3 days to recover that wallet. … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Memory: Missing in Action

Posted on September 19, 2016 by admin

  Harry’s Memory: Missing in Action Mary sent me out for yeast for her recipe; Also some milk, some coffee and a loaf of bread to hold us over. Mary jokes about it. She says, Oh, Harry’s memory: missing in action. … Continue reading →

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Quiet Man: He’s Blind

Posted on August 12, 2016 by admin

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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Grey Day: Watch us Stumble

Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin

  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

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

  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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Gran, Clocks and Time

Posted on July 11, 2016 by admin

  Gran, Clocks and Time   Gran: -What’s that? Man (her son): What’s what? -That think. There. On the wall. What’s its name? It’s a clock. It tells the time. -I don’t hear it speak No, it doesn’t speak. That … Continue reading →

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Somebody’s Taken Over My Mirror

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

  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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