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The poetry of Margaret Rorke

The Poetry of Margaret Rorke

Poetry for the mind, heart, and funny bone.

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Life's Lessons

Walking with Someone

The thermometer reading Was right above eight When our girl left the house At a speeded-up gait So's to join with a friend Who was just going by, When I warned of the …

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A Good Question

"Is it really so important after all?" That's the question I endeavor to recall When my feelings have been easy to offend Or I'm sorely disappointed in a friend. As I pick up all the …

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My Thanks for Others

Oh, Lord, how very much l owe To others whom You've let me know And see from day to day —- The young, the old, the in-between Who make an entrance in the scene In which I'm called to …

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Little You Know

Little you know as you walk down the street All of the cares of the people you meet. Hollow the joy that the features may show. Hidden 'neath laughter lies many …

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Three Wishes

If some small fairy said to me (As I have heard they do), "Of all life's wishes, you pick three, And I'll make them come true." 'Twould not be easy to select, But one I'm …

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