Tag Archives: War and Peace

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Posted on March 20, 2017 by admin

  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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GLORY! Glory be to peace

Posted on January 2, 2017 by admin

  Glory Glory be to peace H. W. Bryce Go to war for glory Fight the ‘glorious’ fight But though fame may come Fame will go and glory too Quicker than a wink Glory has a reputation, Though it precedes … Continue reading →

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Velvet Black

Posted on November 21, 2016 by admin

  Velvet Black H. W. Bryce Velvet black Her skin glistens in the sun Her face beauteous as a smile Yet her gait is cautious And her eyes are wary She’s been down this path before. Bark white His skin … Continue reading →

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Rat-a-tat-a-tat

Posted on September 23, 2016 by admin

  Rat-a-tat-tat Rat-a-tat-tat – Rat-a-tat-rat-tat! The uzi fills the wall with pock holes Poc-poc-poc-poc Little children too small and low to be hit They duck and tremble, mute with fear The old lady’s face freezes on an expression of terror, … Continue reading →

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