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MY MISSOURI
My Missouri There are mountains and streams, lakes, prairies and plains Cities and towns and fields growing grain The Big Mississippi and muddy Missouri Forests and wildlife and storms with their fury Explorers Lewis and Clark began their great quest The Arch is a symbol, Gateway to the West Where our 33rd president, Harry Truman … Continue reading
His Chair
She sat in his chair with a faraway stare Reminiscing on times long ago The day they were married, the dear ones they buried And how their love continued to grow Though the going was rough they never gave up The love they shared would not dim Oh how her heart ached, she felt it … Continue reading
Man on the Moon
This was a doubly exciting time for me and my family. We were also awaiting the birth of my sister-in-law, Helen’s twins, Stuart and Becky. I took these photos of the TV screen with my little Polaroid camera that night. The phone call telling us of the twins birth, came between the lunar landing and … Continue reading
My Mother’s Not Home Anymore
My Mother’s Not Home Anymore A dear friend’s mother was going through the ravages of Alzheimer’s. I wrote this for her. My mother’s not home anymore No one answers when I knock on the door The light in the window doesn’t shine like before My mother’s not home anymore The stately old place now a … Continue reading
Let Us Remember
Let Us Remember For those too young to understand, and those not born yet Those unable to remember what we must not forget Planes crashing into the towers, flames filling up the sky Jumpers from the buildings, knowing they would die Brave firefighters and first responders rushing to their aid While we gasped in disbelief, … Continue reading