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Ignored, Forgotten, Alone


They turn and face me, Their eyes vacant of memories, Their voices stilled, They hunger to be held, Anxious to feel the warmth Of loving arms, Who are they that reach in vain, Our grandparents and parents, and us, Soon … Continue reading

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“He’s Someone I Should Know”


Who is that freckle-faced, red-headed kid, Holding a crawdad and snake? Is he someone I know?   As I look through my pictures I wonder, Am I still that fun loving boy? Where did time go?   That young lad … Continue reading

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Never Her Heart


She accepted Mark’s invitation to dinner, She had been alone far too long, He had gentle ways and a broad smile, She thought, “What could be so wrong?”   He treated her like a lady, Showing courtesy in every way, … Continue reading

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The Ocean Is Calling Me (Part 3)


Over time Caleb’s spirit had worn down, With the loss of his wife little joy could be found, He was filled with conflicts, filled with doubt, He felt his heart and soul getting ripped out, He could forget the promises … Continue reading

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The Ocean Is Calling Me (Part 2)


It is the waiting that stirs the soul, Anticipation of the unknown while seeking a goal, There might not be peace with tomorrow’s sun, But just moving in any direction is a battle won, Sleep can be elusive while you … Continue reading

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The Mighty Oak and the Quaking Aspen


Two towering trees, their branches interlaced, Lovingly caressed as the wind continually paced, The wind carried their whispers to and fro, They were rooted while the wind could go, The two had been together since long ago, When the young … Continue reading

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These Fleeting Sparks


Each moment scurries by Faster than I can blink, I grab what memories I can, There’s little time to think, These fleeting sparks are life, Part of the eternal flame, Novas on a smaller scale, Without a noble name, I … Continue reading

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