Tag Archives: Peace Now

  TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER H. W. Bryce Unknown, the soldier lies inside his tomb, Remembered specially, one day a year, Encased in local granite there beneath The monument to his fellow dead, Warriors who fought defending freedom For … Continue reading

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Upon Looking Back

  Upon Looking Back Upon looking back At the turmoil of my life, I can see it all n ow, What I couldn’t see then: I did have the strength, I did deal with everything. I did grow stronger In … Continue reading

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There is Hunger in the World

  There is Hunger in the World There is hunger in the world To be loved A hunger to be acknowledged To belong There is hunger in the world For quiet And a hunger everywhere For peace (Well, not everywhere, … Continue reading

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To the Copts: A String Poem

TO THE COPTS: A STRING POEM This being Easter and only a few short days since terrorists bombed two Coptic churches in Egypt, I want to share an experience I had there many years ago. It speaks of brotherhood and … Continue reading

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Folk Singer, Folk Singer Sing

  Folk Singer, Folk Singer Sing H. W. BRYCE Folk Singer, Folk Singer sing, Sing for the folks, do, Sing with your heart, sing from your soul, Sing even as you pay The Man’s toll. Sing for the broken, sing … Continue reading

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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

  Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? Just Get Along: from my notebook-in response to yet more outbreaks of violence and death -e.g., the (Texas) riots over yet another cop killing of a black man? Here’s what I wrote: … Continue reading

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I Am the Chooser of My Fate

  I Am the Chooser of My Fate Free will is what God gave to us, Free will guides my word and deed, I am the chooser of my fate. Some face their duty with a cuss And if their … Continue reading

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