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Days of Spring
April 22, 2022 The winds for days blew loud and strong,And after darkness all night long.But morning breaks with calm and still.A hint of gentle breeze I feel. The scent of flowers in the air,A fragrance that they gladly share.There … Continue reading
Gardeners
April 20, 2022 Our children grow, we lend a hand,To help them grow the best we can.We till the garden, plant the seeds,We keep it watered, free of weeds. We watch them sprout, break through the ground,Begin to see and … Continue reading
God’s Gifts
April 18, 2022 Endowed with gifts bestowed at birth,It’s up to us to find their worth.Some talents dormant through the yearsAwait the time when they appear. We did not choose the time or place,But gifts emerged, we got a taste.We … Continue reading
After the Storm
April 14, 2022 A beautiful sunrise that follows a storm,Clouds painted with colors with dawn’s early glow,With sun on my face, I feel cozy and warm.The winds have subsided and no longer blow. Serenaded by birds who are sharing in … Continue reading
The Well
April 10, 2022 For me to write and share in rhymeIs more than how I pass the time.It soothes the soul inside of meTo liberate and set words free. Not sure I know the reason why,Or when and if the … Continue reading
Always There
April 6, 2022 Will anyone hear what I sayWith words I pen most every day?What should I share, what should I hide,When I peer deep to look inside? If I should share, let others peekWill they find answers that they … Continue reading
Will It End?
April 5, 2022 When I think about stopping this writing in rhyme,Consider what else I should do with that time,I ask if they truly have value or worth,These verses that form as I give the words birth. The verses keep … Continue reading
Embrace
March 30, 2022 We all are a part of just one human race.We all need each other to hold and embrace.Contact with others, restricted these days,Has brought about changes, in so many ways. What will it do to our long-term … Continue reading
Old Folks Tales
I learned about life from the old folksAs I listened to stories they told.Their faces were weathered and wrinkled,But the wisdom they shared was pure gold. ‘Round the campfire at night by the riverThe poles were all set ‘long the … Continue reading
Content
March 28, 2022 I’ll never write a masterpiece,Or win a Nobel prize for peace.My books won’t make the New York Times.I’m quite content to weave my rhymes. I write to soothe, to feel less stressed,Words help my soul find quiet … Continue reading