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Lost - Looking For Life
We come to a point in our life that we look back and feel we have not lived up to our potential.
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Ever Now And Then
you win some-you lose some. Learn the ebb and flo of life.
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Mississippi Mud - Saved by Grace
Moving can be quite an adjustment for a child. Making new friends is necessary and thank God for the child like Grace. I call her amazing.
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Quote The Raven - A Parody
The April Poetry Month is ending. It was more challenging than I thought. Writing prose would be easy, but poetry requires a little more time. Frustration and writers block abound.
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Each Morning, Each Night
Overstimulating thoughts or deeds can keep you tossing and turning. But after a rest, the dawn brings renewed awareness of gifts, of life.
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GRADUATION ~ A Father's Conversation
Graduation in May. My Pastor, Willie Rice wrote this and read it in Sunday's message. The importance of making right choices in life and in friendships.
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I've Got A Date With The Blues
Blues. Easy to write. Easy to sing. Fun to listen to.
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Cat and Twine
So amusing to watch a cat play. Sometimes they can get into some awful messes.
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NOW!
The old saying: Time marches on is a fact. Living in the present is not easy, but it would be a most serene way to deal with life.
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The Fullness Of A Woman
A woman grown to maturity is radiant in life. She gives as she receives. Her life reflects fullness of spirit.
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There's A Woman In The Picture Somewhere
There are many ways to deal with the loss of a relationship. Some people choose to go where they can identify with others that are sad. It doesn't solve the problem, but numbs for a while.
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Audrey Howitt is a Giraffe, I am a Zebra - "The Count Down"
A fun time comparing animals to humans. In jest, of course.
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Betrayal: The Cost
Betrayal in any relationship destroys trust.
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My Cathedral Heart
Some people are meant for each other. They bring out the best in us.
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A Letter From Mars
The planets each have a distinct personality and purpose in the universe. And I write poetry about it for children.
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A Prayer ~ A Litany ~ Our Time Together
A list of dreams and hopes for two lives united.
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The Volunteer Heart
A volunteer's heart is a giving and loving heart. Our communities need help in almost every capacity. The rewards are your own.
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The Blue Jay and The Inch Worm - Poem
Kindergarten poems are easy to write, and such fun for the little ones.
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Unyielding Hope
The optimist sees the brighter side of things, always seeking a finer point of events.
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Reflections of a Girl Grown To Woman
As we grow from a giggly girl to woman, attitudes change, events change us. We have to come into our own.
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The Pain of Divorce - Poem
Divorce is like a death. It ends a dream you once thought was good. It separates, and tears apart the lives of others as well.
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"BROTHER BEN GOT REDEMPTION"
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Repentance is necessary for redemption.
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TURTLE WISDOM
Getting older means getting wiser.
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MAY-SEPTEMBER LOVE
So much talk lately of the Cougar relationships. The attraction is real, but sometimes not acted on.
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Platonic Love
A best friend. Or someone you have a special bond with no strings attached. Just knowing there is someone you can talk to anytime about anything is the greatest gift anyone can have.
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April-National Poetry Month-Poem 5 "Staying Alive"
Life is full of struggles and we find ourselves grappling for answers. Sometimes they don't come easy. We have to keep our eye on something steady to get through the trial. Just stayin' alive.
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April-National Poetry Month - Poem 4 "Hear Me Roar"
I am woman - hear me roar! A woman's place used to be in the home, never exercising her opinions or exploring careers outside the home. Thanks to many strong women, we now contribute and enjoy many influential positions. We are equal.
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April-National Poetry Month - Poem 3
30 poems in 30 days. It is an impossible possibility. You have to dig deep.
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April-National Poetry Month - Poem 2
30 poems in 30 days. Challenge poem #2
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April-National PoetryMonth - Poem 1
April is naional poetry month...Audrey Howitt(fellow hubber) challlenged other hubbers to 1 a day poem for the month of April.
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Elvis - An Icon known as 'The King' but I knew him as neighbor - An interview with Virginia Blackford
Elvis as a teenager before he became famous lived in a government project called Lauderdale Courts with my brother and his family. It was community living at it's best and one of the first built in the country under the order of President Franklin Roosevelt. It was a WPA project. (Works Progress...
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Spring! Spring! Viva Spring!
A welcome to spring. Renewed spirits.
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HOT LACED YELLOW SHOES - A Country Song
A country song. A girl who plays guitar and sings and wanting fame.
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Worm Gruntin' in Sopchoppy Florida
Every town has its uniqueness. Find out where the activities are and support your community.
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The Professor and the Cat - A Conversation
There are animals abused and discarded every day, made homeless like people. We need to raise consciousness to both societies. Animal shelters and homeless shelters need the support of city and state government.
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A ROSE AND A NAIL - The Road Back Home
They say you can't go home again, but it's a blessing to look around. The past is very much a part of the present. Roots give us strength and purpose. The rusty nail is a symbol of the past, and the rose, life extended, new hope.
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Under The Milky Way
You have only to look at the stars to see the power of our creator.
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It's Jacaranda Time! A Matisse In My Yard!
The Jacaranda is spectacular, with its bluish purple blooms. They grow the world over in tropical and semitropical areas. Spring is here when they make their show.
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A River Of Mercy, A Bond Of Grief
How do you act around the grieving? What do you say? Sometimes nothing. Grief is best expressed when shared with one who has expierenced it.
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A Dignified Fish - A Poem
A spoof on temptation
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The Horse's Bit
This might be a view from a race horse. But we actually treat them very well and love them very much.
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A Flower On My Windowsill
Flowers are symbols transending feeling. A devotion deeper than words.
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NAW is LAW in the South
If you are from the south, you know what it means. NAW, means absolutely...NO!
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A Whale's Belly
When God calls, sometimes the task seems too big, and we rebel. Jonah did.
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Panty Hose and Socks - Recycle Tips
Don't throw away your hose that have a runner or your worn out socks . Recycle them. There are uses for them.
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Modern Day Proverb by Reinhold Niebuhr
The Serenity Prayer is known world wide. The author is not, and I think he deserves recognition. Thank you Mr. Niebuhr.
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Auld Lang Syne - Do You Know The Words?
Once a year we celebrate the incoming New Year. Ring out the old and ring in the new. You will always hear this song. Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns.
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Shall We Gather At The River?
River baptism is symbolic of new birth by water and spirit. The initiation into a new life. "To walk in newness" A regeneration. An act of obedience.
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Left Over Christmas Card Project
Use those old Christmas Cards. This is a fun and beautiful project. It is a gift in itself. A Christmas Card Box.
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Let Them See
A new baby is a precious gift. Ours to hold and love. We also learn a lot about ourselves in the process of teaching them how to live.
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A Divine Visit Delivered by Dirty Harry-A Vietnam Veteran
Florida's Christmas is warm and different that the cold frosty Christmases up north. I had lost the spirit of the holiday until I met Harry.
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My Sister's Big Fat Pearls
A funny thing happened in church. A string of pearls is an embarrassment to my fancy sister.
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Weeki Wachee Springs Of Florida
One of the smaller parks in Florida. However, it is famous all over the world. Interesting, and one of a kind.
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Unforgettable Romances of the Bible - 10 Questions
Romances in the bible.
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Two Great Women - One Rich One Poor
Two lives dedicated to Charity. Respecting the divinity of life and honoring it. Their depth and content raidiated light in dark places of the world.
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Two Old Friends Meet For Coffee
Meeting an old friend can sometimes be uncomfortable but not for these two childhood boys. A happy reunion over a cup of coffee will always be remembered.
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Guess Poem - Anatomy
The living cell explained in a poem. This was written for 7th graders. Explained in a fun way.
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INTUITION - Unspoken Information
Intuition can be a helpful tool in your daily life. It can help you make sensible decisions. It can be developed into a skill.
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Adoption - I'll Be Home For Christmas
This time of year, I am more acutely aware of the unfortunate. Compassion tuggs at my heart for children without a loving home.
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Teddy's Bear
The loveable, huggable, Teddy Bear, has a history. Here it is.
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Virgin Mary Apparition In Clearwater Florida
I saw this apparition of the Virgin Mary. It was a phenominal sight I will always remember. How 9 large window panes could flow together to form this image is a miracle. What remains with me most vividly is the hope and longing I saw in people's faces. Truly amazing.
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Man VS Woman In The Sensory Field
Men and women are wired differently. But we need each other to survive.
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Women of the Bible - How Is Your I Q?
These question and answer series was created by my former boss, Dale Crowley of National Bible Association. He was a Washington, D C minister.
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She Had Hands and Fruits of the Spirit
Written for my mother. A woman whose hand were always busy.
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The Yawn Of Life
The miracle of being born is worthy of a big yawn. So life begins.
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Small Kisses Count
So many intentions in a kiss. Words are not necessary sometimes. They all add up.
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Sadie Was A Lady - And My Best Friend
Just having a little fun....
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Write Me A Letter - By Hand
Receiving a hand written letter or note is heart warming. It's something you keep and treasure, reading it from time to time.
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All Hallows Eve
Forgive me Edgar Allen, but I love to use your meter at this time of year. You will forever live among us.
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A Simple Wish
Little children know how to love. It's not complicated to them. It just the simple things they love.
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I Know A Dalai Mama
Today's mom has many rolls. They are amazing. Deserving to be called Dalai Mamas
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Call Miss Beulah - We're Singing Tonight
Some things that happen to you growing up stick with you, and singing on a starry night was one for me.
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I Don't Mind The Rain
Country living is a wonderful way to grow up. I write about it here.
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Little Girl - Turn About, Turn Around
i wrote this song in 1979. It was in the tape archives in my closet. When my daughter got married she sneaked and got it and put music to it, and as a surprise to me. It was sung at her wedding...No dry eyes.
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Lost At The County Fair-Spontaneous Trust
A child lost at a County fair trust me. We find her parents. The gift to me was worthiness.
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Festive Turkey Centerpiece For Halloween and Thanksgiving-Felt And A Pineapple
I make these little felt turkeys to be the head of a fresh pineapple as gifts, and for centerpieces. Crafty and a great conversation piece
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A Man And A Lake
I lived 30 miles from Reelfoot. I felt it's rumble and enjoyed it's offerings. A sanctuary for birds, fish and men.
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I Am An Eagle
A poem comparing life situations to an eagle who learns to fly and reaches great heights.
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Yoga, How I Discovered It And How It Has Helped Me
Yoga has helped me physically and emotionally. It seems to be a great equalizer.
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Memphis - Blues And BBQ - My Kind Of Town
I know this town. Memphis. I lived there 25 years. There is a lot of southern culture there besides Elvis.
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I Have A Life Saving Invention In My Head
I want to help save the lives of people lost. I have the invention in my head.
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My Bologna Bowls Recipe
All I had in my cabinets was a box of potato flakes, and cheese and bologna in the refrigerator...So I made a feast out of it!
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Butterflies And Breakfast
It is my purpose to be able to help a person well. Whether it's physical or emotional.
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OCD Encounter
I witnessed a co-worker with an abnormal fear of dirt. It intrigued me to research the subject.
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I Am A Junk Yard Dog
Have you ever wondered what kind of dog you identify with? They have personalities similar to humans. Which one are you?
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Mail Call in the Military
I was in the second grade in a Tennessee school and caused the Navy Department a Federal investigation.
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Country House Where I Was Born
This poem wrote itself. Many years after I left my childhood home I began to realize how blessed I was to be raised a country girl. I grabbed a pen and wrote my heart.
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Grandma Antics
Grandmothers are a special breed. I have to be my own unique self. I hope that makes me special. I don't seem to fit the standard role. I'm lovin it.
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The Tea Pot Passed Down
A Tea Pot was the subject of our family conversation as far back as the genealogy is traced. 1700's. Three brothers migrated from Germany on a boat and settled in North Carolina, California, and my family in Tennessee.
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To My Mother
A poem to celebrate a relationship between a mother and daughter.
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My Great Grandpa Taught Davy Crockett To Write Cursive
I heard my parents talk of Davy Crockett. I was born in the area of Tennessee where he once lived. Rutherford, Tn. has his homestead and once a year the whole town celebrates Davy Crockett Day. Fun and creative display of small town dedication.
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Unconscious and Driving
DDU......Don't drive Unconscious
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An Old Old Story
A recent divorce in my family revealed a pattern of behavior seen in a mid-life crises. I have seen it many times in mhy life. Such a waste of human experience.
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Tree Skirt Made Of Ties
Christmas Tree skirt: Memorial to my husband who loved ties. Ties reveal a personality and a mood.
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Johnny Cash the Legend and me
I helped Johnny Cash become a legend.
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Spiritual contact with deceased husband
I didn't share this with anybody until now. I was afraid they would think I was hallucinating. Also,it was so real to me that I couldn't talk without tearing up. But it happened, and I feel blessed to have experienced it.