Getting together, if only we could, Holds for all peoples the greatest of good. Progress is halted when quarrels hold sway. Should you want proof of the words that I say, Watch for a …
Family
Out of the Question
Why must a man act the brave pioneer Blazing a trail in a lost hemisphere, Sailing like Hudson to harbors unknown, So independent and so on his own; Driving his car where he thinks it …
Unwinning Friends
Weeks ago Peggy called out in surprise, Scarcely too sure that in front of her eyes Hopped a big bunny as bold as could be. Couldn’t we keep him, she pleaded with me. Well, I explained, …
Sportsmanship
When the Tigers played at Cleveland Toward the season’s very end, Bob was list’ning to the ball game, But he failed to comprehend Why it was the fans of Cleveland Raised a loud …
Collector’s Items
A ticket stub, a bit of lace, A button far from new Are tucked into some saving space And rarely come to view; And yet you'd never toss them out Because they are the …
Love
Love is a nod from across the room. Love is a knowing wink. Love is a laugh from the heart's full bloom. Love is a pause to think Selflessly, wholly, of what it shares. Threaded …
Zero Recall
Down the supermarket aisle Comes a visage all a-smile. She knows me it’s plain to see! Who, I pray you, can she be? Face is someone I should know, And it’s clear she’s …
Little Ashtray
Around the tree were gifts galore That we had purchased at the store And gaily wrapped so we might hide Surprises to be found inside; But one stood out with boy-tied bow So ample …
The Man I Married
Is he still the man you married? Asks a current magazine. On this page I found I tarried. What in heavens did they mean? Does he like to take you dancing (Well, he really …
Very Smart
As our youngsters were relating In a brisk and breathless way All the tasks of kindergarten And a second grader's day, They began to have a “rhubarb”, With opinions far …
Candy Hound
He's a Husky, if you're looking For his fam'ly pedigree, But I'd give him diff'rent booking If his breed were up to me. Every form of sweet confection Brings him forward with a …
Little Miss Momma
She appeared at the door 'Neath my Sunday chapeau. And the slippers she wore Were a pair I should know. The large purse in her hand Was my object of pride. As she …
The Perfect Employer
"I broke a dish at Grandma's," He hastened home to say. His tone revealed the mishap Had almost wrecked the day. We asked him how it happened. His words were sadly …