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Tales from a often amusing life but never a dull one. If you have never been sad then you can never be glad.

A THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER FOR ALL WHO READ THIS

Originally posted on The Writers Desk:
Lord, We humbly ask Thy blessing on the turkey and the dressing, on the yams and cranberry jelly, and the pickles from the deli. Bless the apple pie and tea, bless each and every…

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Free For Five Days

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Clark-Hickling, a friend of mine

He fantasised about his suicide then mystified by those thoughts He took a pencil, coloured all the squares and left all the noughts. He ruminated then brooded then braided his hair, Stared at the devil and accepted his dare. The … Continue reading

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Beauty in Grey

Raindrops falling on a still water pond. A breeze rocking the ferns golden frond. Blue tits nesting, a chirp soon to cheer. A blackbird singing, it’s a joy to hear. A glistening slate path shining in the dark. Beauty in … Continue reading

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Two Stars

With a heart that was open but eyes that were closed, She found a safe place and within she dozed. In her sleep, she saw a star way up high. And she listened as it sung a soulful lullaby. “I … Continue reading

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What’s Truth Anyway?

Trees that are purple, a sky that’s green Could you believe in things that are only dreamt but never seen? There are lies that are little, lies that are big. Lies that define the style of life that we live. … Continue reading

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EYES

  Careful the man who complains day and night, That the beauty of life doesn’t fade from his sight. Careful the man who holds hatred so fast, That love gives up and beauty doesn’t last. Envy the man who sees happiness … Continue reading

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Purity

Soft kisses from the morning sun On dewy petals where the bees do hum. Softly blows the springtime breeze Through glistening branches with shiny green leaves. Softly plays the magical lure Of a life that’s lived on a note so … Continue reading

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An Unmeasurable Circle

Two foot is not a yard. A yard is not a garden. A garden is not a meadow. And a meadow is not a woodland. A woodland is not an estate. An estate is not a county. A county is … Continue reading

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WAR

  With arms held high in suffocating sufferance to the inevitability of war being the final solution to any peace. Heaven is sought as the final refuge to finding a release! Truth died when freedom was lied to! Pray to … Continue reading

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