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Recalling 9-11
Recalling 9-11 I can’t forget the day and hour when the first plane hit the tower Then we learned the dreadful horror of the crashes Pennsylvania, the Pentagon, the first and second tower gone And we watched them disappear in the dust and ashes To some it’s just history, others somewhat a mystery As memories … Continue reading
Texas is Us
Texas Is Us They are strong, resilient, stubborn and tough, They won’t back down and they don’t give up Pride in their heritage is part of their roots They stand tall together in cowboy boots They’ve weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, floods Whining or quitting is not in their blood Texas has been bruised but will … Continue reading
When the Angels Came to Earth
This is a wonderful Christmas story that Mom has written. I believe that it would make a fantastic children’s book. I just wish I knew how to make that happen. Anyway, please enjoy it and maybe read it to your kids this Christmas Eve. -Leah When the Angels Came to Earth Now this is the story … Continue reading
The Christmas Visitor
The Christmas Visitor It was deep down in November and I was dreading the cold December With the all the frantic shopping and the stress Thinking back to childhood days and the slow and simpler ways I wondered how we ever got into this mess Then as I lay there napping I was awakened by … Continue reading
Lady Liberty’s Still Standing and Stairway to Heaven
These are the first two poems Sue wrote in the first days after 9/11. Lest we forget. LADY LIBERTY’S STILL STANDING She’s still standing in the harbor as she has for all these years But if you look more closely, you might see the tears. She cries for all her loved ones, which were killed, behind her … Continue reading