Home for a stray

     THE STRAY   I found a little stray today And took him home with me He looked at me with hopeful eyes That spoke a silent plea   I bathed his coat and brushed him dry And then when he was fed His tail wagged in grateful thanks As he jumped upon my bed [...]

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A Trusted Friend

GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND           (For KiKi)     Dear old friend, why did you go You made life sweet while here And I will be so lonely now Without your presence near       You made me laugh, so many times Your memory makes me cry I miss you more than words can say [...]

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Our old hound dog

         OLD HOUN’   Old Houn’ is what we call our dog. He answers to that name. He’s supposed to be a watchdog, But treats everyone the same.   Whoever comes to our front door Is greeted with a kiss, Then he’ll belly-up for a rub, With a grand look of bliss.   He mothers [...]

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And, another version of that limerick

       THE ELUSIVE KISS   The fellow just wanted to smooch,    But his breath smelled strongly of “hootch”.       His girl, filled with dread,       Lifted dog Fido’s head And he ended up kissing the pooch.                9/4/92    Phyllis DeWitt VanVleck   Last version, I promise!

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My daughter’s birthday is tomorrow.

WHERE’D YOU GO, LITTLE GIRL           (For Sheryl)   Where did you go, Little Girl, Weren’t you just here? It seems we just played dolls and house Or was that yesteryear? Didn’t we tea party yesterday (It seems so to me) As we dressed your lovely little dolls In all their finery   My recollections [...]

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What was Jesus like?

      IN HIS YOUTH   I wonder about the life He had When Jesus was a little lad. I wonder how He spent His day. Was He a joyful child at play?                                  Did He play games and perhaps race, And get some dirt upon His face? I’ve often wondered, might it be That He [...]

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