Monthly Archives: January 2012

Destiny

I was not meant to ply a thread In garments soft, nor fine and white. Oh no!  Nor was I meant to tend a house, Or sweep the hearth, or dim the light. No!  I was meant for other things; … Continue reading

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Perhaps

Perhaps to me the years will bring a surcease Of grief that seems to choke my throbbing breast. Bitter-sweets of memory, someday, may bring me peace And change to comfort this mute feeling of unrest. – Circa 1929

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Life Is

Life is never just a round of pleasure. Life is all the things we’ve loved and lost. Life is giving of ourselves in fullest measure For all that’s right and counting not the cost. Life is growing, learning, gaining by … Continue reading

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My Urge to Write

I feel like I could write and write And never, never stop; Like I could whip and lash at words Until exhausted they must drop. As though I could reach out and touch The furthest star in time; To bring … Continue reading

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In Flanders Field

To-day in the field called “Flanders” And the land that is named “No-Man’s” Lie buried a host of treasures; Lie buried a score of plans. They sleep, for the warfare is ended Those soldiers we love and know. And the … Continue reading

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Sleep On

Sleep on! O soldier son, beneath Thy narrow plot of land, Although thy work is not yet done, We mothers understand. Thy soul is calling from the womb Of earth, who sought to give A resting place to you and … Continue reading

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My Tryst

My Tryst You may be gay with a heart rejoicing; But I am gay with a heart grown sad. You keep your tryst with a world’s thanksgiving But I keep tryst with a little lad. To you, it may seem … Continue reading

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March of Time

Let not the March of Time forget The serried ranks of those Who paid in drops of blood and sweat; To them we owe a life-long debt The years can never close. Let not this day pass on as lost, … Continue reading

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Finding Life

I sent my son in all his youth To climb the girdled peaks of fame; To seek of life, the way, the truth; And there to write his name. He went from me with smiling eyes, He marched to war … Continue reading

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Welcome Back Dr. Liszka!

A rose for a beautiful lady To welcome you back to-day; A rose to say you’ve been sadly missed The time you have been away. Just a rose to say that I love you; You are gentle, considerate and kind, … Continue reading

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