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OF LIFE
I have been called Bobby and Barbie and Barb. Have been called Honey and Dear and Babe. I have been Mom and Mother and stock clerk and boss And sales clerk and owner and broker and aide. I have climbed mountains and hills and trails. Have crossed plains, valleys and streams. I have seen heat and eclipse and sunshine and rain And star light and dark nights and streaking moon beams. I have seen Mexico, Central America and Greece. Seen tropical islands and the DC. I have seen th
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Oct 4, 20251 min read
The Trip
Out of town trip to a wedding A weekend out for my dad He no longer drives since the stroke Lovely wedding Beautiful reception In old...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read
Creation By Committee
A committee of five has been charged with designing a part of the universe. They set up the concept of time and submitted their outline...
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Oct 2, 202514 min read
Our Brother's Keeper
Let me see my fellow man With eyes that do not judge His torn and dirty shirt, His anger from some hurt or grudge. Why does he wear his...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
Is It Spring Yet
Is it spring yet? Still winter I’ll bet. Yet see the daffodil Under that snow hill? Warm days for a week brought her out. Is it spring...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
My Father
My father was an humble man With simple tastes and loves. I remember when he was handsome and strong, Full of fun, working long. Later...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
Central America
One trip, Two small planes, Eight people, Down the coast of Mexico Into Guatemala Along the sparkling Green Coast Line. The blues of the...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
The Blue Heeler
Early morning silence, This Colorado summer morning. Into the Black Forest, The Blue Heeler at my knee. Such a wise being behind those...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
Sons
I bore a tiny son, An extension of me. No longer was I one. How could this miracle be? The rush of his mouth upon my breast, The warm...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
My Daughter
Cristy I know the heart of you. I know the smart, clever part of you. I know the highs and the lows And the triumphs and the blows That...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
WHO
Am I this fragile child that cries, feeling unloved, and fear of being alone, Or this mature woman, safe and secure hiding among...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
Sunrise In Colorado
Did you see the sunrise today As you and Toni went out to play? Did you hear a sweet bird call, Her voice a memory to experience all Of...
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Oct 1, 20251 min read
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