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Grandpa Day

  • February 14, 2021

Two little boys and a grandpa recall Running by the river on a chilly day in fall Skipping rocks and running at the edge of the river As grandpa sits on a log nearby feeling a little shiver The sound of boys laughter is heard to fill the air  No time...

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Cabin in the Woods

  • February 14, 2021

At the end of the road in the back of the woodsAmongst a setting of allure a log cabin stood Someone’s dreams and hopes wrapped upIn a one-room cabin with a couple of plates and cups Meager necessities, what does one needWhen your the only mouth in the house to feed...

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Brothers Three

  • February 14, 2021

Three brothers taking care of sisters So happy I grew up with junior misters Paving the way throughout the years Alleviating all their little Sisters fears Worry’s about the school bus ride When we were feeling the need to hide Big brothers always came to the rescue When little sisters needed...

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The Edge of Tomorrow

  • February 12, 2021

Standing On the edge of tomorrow  Not quite there but soon it will follow Not like all the noise today Restless mankind rock and sway Taking unsuspecting lives as it goes Trampling underneath their angry toes Tomorrow is not just another day As most people are heard to say A ray...

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Snowflakes Falling

  • February 11, 2021

Snowflakes Fall When a snowflake falls It covers and colors all A blanket of bright white light Glistens and glows through the night Laughter bubbles up from voices outside Sliding down mountains on a fun winter ride Not everyone welcomes the snowflakes visit Just sit by your window you know you’ll...

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Map Your Destination

  • February 10, 2021

A map will show you many placesTowns and cities with lots of faces Land as far as the eye can seeOr oceans deep and wind-whipped seas Desserts barren with little or no soundTowns with sky-high buildings can be found Mountains that look like they touch the skyFilled with wonder as you...

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Fish To Fry

  • February 8, 2021

Sitting and fishing from the dock Puts a memory in my head it’s easy to unlock A walk through life causes me to think That I would like to revisit those days when I would sink A weighted line with a red and white corker on top Dropped into the water...

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Mama’s in the Kitchen

  • February 6, 2021

As a small girl my favorite memory of my motheralways involved the kitchen in one way or another I always awoke to the wonderful smellsOf bacon and biscuits, you could always tell My mama always had a smile on her face when she cookedYou could tell she loved doing it by...

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