What does a father bestow on his son Ere he can claim that his title is won? More than the seed of a life he must give. He is the pattern of how men should live: Strength that supports without …
A Wedding Wish
May all the love within the vows That make you man and wife Illuminate the whys and hows Throughout your married life. May all the joy that's in your hearts And sparkling …
Go Forth
Go forth on your commencement day To build your life in wisdom’s way. Take with you as you start to roam Fond memories of school and home, For they, like seedlings of the …
Graduation Day
Now you pause for graduation On the stairs of measured time And give thanks for preparation Unto those who've helped your climb. Parents watch with mixed emotion— Sad that …
Remember Us
"Remember us?" inquire the dead On this Memorial Day, "Remember us to whom you said, 'There is no other way. Bear battle with its deadly breath --- Its pestilence and …
Memorial Day
Lord, hear this prayer From us who share The memories of war, Who know the price Of sacrifice And “goals worth dying for”, Who boldly brag About our flag – The …
Mothers All
I was roused by a sound That came out of a tree. 'Twas a mother who spoke And she didn't agree With some act of her son —- Just a babe of a bird —- I so wished I might …
Mother’s Day
It's well to have a special day By proclamation set The second Sunday found in May; But I will gladly bet Most mothers as they trace the years -- In short or long array …
A Mother
With her being starts creation Of a little mind and soul, As she takes the obligation Of her new expanding role. From then on she walks with worry, Some defeat and some …
The Carpenter’s Call
He followed the call of the carpenter's trade. Though no one has told us the things that He made, We'd guess they were cradles and tables and chairs —- The items then …
The Easter Message
Of all the words that have been said Throughout recorded time The angel’s news: “He is not dead!” Is, doubtless, most sublime. It underscores Christ’s work and worth; It proves His …
Thirty Pieces
Oh, what did thirty pieces buy? They bought the cry of “Crucify", The profit from a kiss. They bought a trial that mocked its name. They bought each false and fear-filled …
An Irish Toast
Here’s to the Irish — a timely toast! Here’s to the folks who can justly boast Theirs is a heritage filled with pain, Sprinkled with laughter and “raising …
George Washington
He had hope when all seemed hopeless. He had faith mid dire despair. Though he saw that others faltered For ’twas more than they could bear, And he watch his soldiers suffer For the …
The Cardinal
Little pine twig took to bouncing As its method of announcing That a visitor had landed on its snow. There, defying wintry weather, Was a puff of bright red feather Like a …
Valentine’s Day
Caught in a climate so callous and cold, Born of a bearing benumbing and bold, There is a pause that defies winter's way Known unto people as Valentine's Day. Not in the summer when weather …
The Lincoln Legacy
Rare the shadow that has lengthened 'Cross a century in span. Rare the memory that's strengthened In the legacy of man As it leaves each generation To descend unto the next. Rare, indeed, true …
Happy New Year
Hang twelve clean pages on the wall And pray for what they’ll hold. May peace and plenty come to all! May thoughtfulness unfold. May cures be found for dread disease, And minds find hope and …