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Category Archives: Family
Your Love
If I could fly with Angels, I’d still be here with thee for standing by your side my love is where I want to be. Like an island in loves ocean, your love embraces me; caressing me from every side … Continue reading
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To Dad.
Still I learn from a man long past, my path lit by his shadow cast. Old style values held to the heart; a gentleman – a dying art. Always humble he walked with pride, We all lost much the day … Continue reading
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Yesterday, Sophie conquered a great fear. She has two things I admire greatly: fear and the heart to overcome it.
Fear the friend and fear the foe; fear a place we all must go. It tears the heart out, chills the mind; Its hidden torment – so unkind. To overcome fears vice-like grip We need to let our senses slip. … Continue reading
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A child
There, within my hearts deep core Lives a child who I adore. Her name is Sophie and she’s great; Daughter, teacher, friend and mate. Pure love dwells in her heart; a master of the mischief art! Her love, her life, … Continue reading
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Another view of Easter
It’s in the night when all are sleeping, a little rabbit comes a creeping and eggs he lays as rabbits do. He leaves them here for me and you to guzzle on till we be sated; to kids this tale’s … Continue reading
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Something my daughter taught me.
Love is a treasure that we all should hold close to our heart; more precious than gold. I’ve known many folk with money to burn and yet they feel sadness at life’s every turn. So hold as we may to … Continue reading
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Determination!
The determination in that young heart serves her well in ‘The Climbing Art’. The strength that hides within her soul means she can reach most any goal. A fair young lass who’s power true; one who can conquer all things … Continue reading
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My Fathers Son
So much is happening; heart and soul! My shifting futures; what’s the goal? Where will I be two breaths from here? My future I don’t find too clear! But I’ll always be my fathers son, and so I’ll strive to … Continue reading
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My heart
I had a heart, I lost it though; now it follows where e’er she goes. That wife of mine, her gentle soul took my heart and made me whole. I loved her then, as I love her still and I … Continue reading
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Butterflies
Butterflies on my Sophie love, alight on her from up above. They tickle with their tiny wings, then my daughter’s laughter sings This is a thing my baby loves; butterflies, like flights of doves.
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A day on the trail
Out hiking with my Sophie, the wonder of my life. A six year old and wise child; the image of my wife. We never get to strides flow; too much to see and do and just round each corner, there’s … Continue reading
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My Granpa
Granpa makes me laugh sometimes, he knows lots of tricks and rhymes. His silly faces are so much fun. He loves to see me play and run. I love it when he comes to play and wish that he could … Continue reading
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My Granny
I love my Granny, she’s great fun, We go for walks ‘cos she can’t run. She knows great stories she can tell, she takes me to the park as well She gives me treats and special things And when I … Continue reading
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