Tag Archives: Poetry

Bits and Pieces

December 7, 2022 A snuggled down Lucy asleep in my lapA time to curl up and to finish her nap.As I sip on my coffee and stroke her soft furI capture my thoughts as they stretch, and they stir. The … Continue reading

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Roots

December 6, 2022 I cherish my heritage, east Texas roots,The mem’ries of Christmas, a new pair of boots,The lights, decorations, the carols we sang,I love country carols, a slight touch of twang. Our house had some lights and a wreath … Continue reading

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Listening

December 4, 2022 I’m not the most humorous, witty old chap.I’m not full of great stories to make others laugh.I’m not likely to speak just to fill in a gap,Between listening and talking it’s not half and half. I love … Continue reading

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Old Men and Stories

November 27, 2022 Old men share stories, they tell of the past,The stories from childhood that linger and last.They’ve lived a full life but aren’t likely to boast.They share about life, things that matter the most. If you’re privileged to … Continue reading

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Statesmen

November 25, 2022 Why do our hearts fill up with hateTo poison minds, invade debate?Instead of different points of view,The insults rage and venom spews. Will statesmen rise to change our ways,Restore again more civil days?I long to hear a … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned

November 20, 2022 My words in old fashioned, traditional rhymeI pray stir some memories, images past,Bring joy to our hearts perhaps lost for a time,Reminders of treasures, of things that will last. The rhyme and the rhythm, though centuries old,Still … Continue reading

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Free to Sing

November 9, 2022 I pray that soon I’ll laugh once more.I’m often much too focused now.I ponder what life has in storeAs though I’m in control somehow. I do my best, I live each day.I’m prone to think I’m in … Continue reading

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The Choice

November 8, 2022 The challenges I see today,The ones that cause such fierce debate,Seem rooted in the Devil’s play.It’s something that I contemplate. Diversion tactics, “Focus here.Don’t think about a life a stake.An easy choice, don’t shed a tear.It’s quickly … Continue reading

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God’s Gifts

October 30, 2022 To discover the gifts God has placed in our souls,To give God the glory while doing our best,Is the key to success and achieving our goals.If we give them to God, He takes care of the rest. … Continue reading

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Fly Higher

October 28, 2022 God’s Word gives me freedom and helps me to fly.Without it I’m drifting and tossed all about.Like a kite needs a string to soar high in the sky,The Lord gives me courage and frees me from doubt. … Continue reading

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