When love goes wrong

      A BROKEN DREAM
 
When we were young, you and I
You took a golden band
And as you pledged your love to me
You placed it on my hand
Then you took me in your arms
And you whispered in my ear
“I’ll take care of you forever
And I’ll always love you, Dear”
I felt the throbbing of your heart
As you drew [...]

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That time of year again

            WINTER
 
Fierce wind is harsh upon the land . . . .
new snow is cold and deep,
the willows sway and weep.
September’s passed the torch, as planned . . . .
frost atop frozen ground,
as earth sleeps without sound,
for winter now assumes command.
 
9/9/04         Phyllis DeWitt-VanVleck

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She smelled of spice and gingerbread

    AUNT NELL
 
Her hair a braided, silver bun
With wisps that hung astray.
Laugh lines cornered impish eyes
Of warmest feather-gray.
 
Her cheeks were plump and nature-rouged.
She had a dimpled chin.
The corners of her mouth turned up
In ever present grin.
 
Voluminous cotton granny-dress
That almost swept the floor
And unlaced high-top tennis shoes
Are what she always wore.
 
She smelled of spice and gingerbread
And [...]

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A Down-Home Thanksgiving

 
A DOWN-HOME THANKSGIVING
 
Memories of our old farmhouse,
Upon a wooded hill,
And Thanksgiving dinners there,
Linger with me still.
Our family numbered nine back then
But our table seated more,
For we made room for extra guests . . .
Ours was an open door.
 
Around our huge oak table,
We each pulled up a chair.
Then Mama said the blessing
As we bowed heads in [...]

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We’ve all been there

      EXCUSES
 
“My wife is ill. My car won’t start.”
“The dog tore up my schedule chart.”
“My back’s too bad to do my part.”
 
   .   .   .   .
 
You may be feeling quite inspired,
But those excuses sound quite tired,
“So I must tell you, Friend, you’re fired!”
 
 
9/8/94            Phyllis DeWitt-VanVleck

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My favorite chair

     HELLO, OLD CHAIR
 
Hello, old easy chair of mine
You sure are worn by wear.
I marvel at your comfort zone
When I am seated there.
 
For years I’ve snuggled to your warmth.
I’ve stained you with my tears,
But you’ve also heard my laughter,
And hugged me through my fears.
        
Sometimes I have to vacate pets
Reposed upon your lap,
So I can [...]

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