I opened my old, tattered three-ring notebook where I’ve stuffed a lot of past writing sales and found these two poems. Both were written a long time ago to two different Christian children’s magazines of widely differing beliefs. But, you know what? Both magazines’ editors liked poems. Poetry and stories sort of bring us all […]
Feb 24, 2023
Torn Apart
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The Duel by Eugene Field The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat; ‘T was half-past twelve, and (what do you think!) Nor one nor t’ other had slept a wink! The old Dutch clock and the Chinese plate Appeared to know as sure as fate There was going […]
Mar 1, 2022
March Fun
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March abounds with weather lore, folklore, poems, fact and fiction. It’s an unreliable month, rather unstable as the seasons change from winter to spring. Here are a few things to consider, just for fun: O March, is this the reason that you’re such a restless thing? You’re not at home with winter and you’re […]
Feb 27, 2022
A Comfort Zone
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News of the war in Ukraine and the power-hungry and ruthless Mr. Putin has my brain on overload. Last night, I even dreamed about running from an enemy, trying to escape, and being scared. I am awed by the courage of the Ukraine President and the people. I pray for them all and for […]
