Monthly Archives: June 2012

A Turrible Country

Sandy and his Scottish lass Were a’travelling in the West, Where the prairie towns all look alike And each one seems the best. Near the station platform lay a moose; ‘Twas shot at break of day. The hunter, very human, … Continue reading

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Little Life

Little life, so fragile were your heartbeats; So sweetly innocent your sudden fleeting smile; So tiny were your footsteps on the carpet in the hall. I only realized blankly, vaguely at the while That they were gone; And I poor … Continue reading

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Homeward Paths

Dear dusty roadsides where the common weeds Flourish alike in sheltered nooks or open country meads; Dear pathways leading where the clear brook wends Its care-free way in idly curving trends; Where buttercups and wandering jews entwine To grace the … Continue reading

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The Figure I Moulded

I moulded the figure I would be Beautiful, and young, and strong, and free; High up on the mountain peak I stood Far beneath me, rivers and wood, Wide worlds to conquer; life seeds to sow; And hearts to start … Continue reading

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A Feather

A feather fell low from a winging bird; It fell till it dropped at my feet. But a song held my heart imprisoned fast Mid the din of a city street. And I dared to think if the song were … Continue reading

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I’ve Got the Urge (song lyrics)

Verse: Honey, I’ve got the urge to be loving you; Honey-birds get the urge and they’re loving too. Oh, we all get the urge when winters thru, Now I’ve got the urge to love. Honey, I’ve got the quivers up … Continue reading

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Thoughts of You in the Rain (song lyrics)

Verse: The clouds have banked the sky with gray, The wind is blowing strong. A summer day upon the way, The dust is rolled along. But let the storm clouds frown upon The lonely country lane, Let the rains draw … Continue reading

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To Ernest

Each Breath of wind that lingers Around my window pane, Brings me thoughts of one I love, and draws us close again. When the sunset rays are falling, When the dusk is waiting still, I watch each creeping shadow Slowly … Continue reading

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Pan

I heard the Pipes O’ Pan today When morn was breaking clear, The sun had pierced the dawning clouds, And joy was in the air. I heard a footstep in the grass, And there between the trees I caught a … Continue reading

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Thoughts On Growing Old

We can grow old gracefully. I can only tell you of how aging has affected me and what I do. First – I don’t think about it. Life goes on from day to day. God (whoever that is for each … Continue reading

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