Tag Archives: poetry

Baby Doll

Posted on December 4, 2015 by admin

Baby Doll She sat, tranquil like a baby doll. Then, suddenly agitated, She was rocking to and fro, Humming loudly to herself With sudden outbursts, sparked by images In her mind of phantom threats. Ghosts of her past? Or just … Continue reading →

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Letter to a friend

Posted on November 27, 2015 by admin

Letter to a Friend I’m Here Hello, dear friend, I see you are hurting there, Don’t forget to remember now That we are a faithful pair, So no matter what the cause, Whenever you need some help I’m here Remember … Continue reading →

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Time Out Please

Posted on November 25, 2015 by admin

TIME OUT GIMME A BREAK I’m tired now, oh so tired! Workin’ round the clock. It’s just like running ’round the block And never sitting down– Gimme a break! My duty calls and I must go But duty lies right … Continue reading →

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Tree Grows Here

Posted on November 18, 2015 by admin

Tree Grows Here (An imperfect tribute) A Tree Grows Here A tree grows here in the garden of life, Standing proud and tall. She spreads her leafy branches wide, Protecting all inside her loving bower. And in the times of … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by admin

THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS H. W. Bryce The last time I saw Paris, Paris was at peace, People strolled the Champs-Élysées And coffeed in cafes Young people chatted animate Young mothers strolled their babes in prams People gathered … Continue reading →

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Across Our Land

Posted on November 11, 2015 by admin

    Across Our Land H. W. Bryce Across our land where peace has reigned For decades now, the rumbles sound Of discontent that echo from afar, And threats are thrown our way again. Do you hear beyond the robin’s … Continue reading →

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We Had Dreams

Posted on November 9, 2015 by admin

WE HAD DREAMS H. W. Bryce (a stream of consciousness) We are old who have fought For freedom. We had dreams. We dreamed of peace, Of warm, safe beds, Of love and children, Little kittens and puppy dogs, A job, … Continue reading →

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