The story of you and I

SAYING GOODBYE Can it be, that you and I Are ready now, to say goodbye? And can the dreams we shared as one Finally be over with, and done? Can something wane that was so fine As the deep love, like yours and mine? The love we shared that was our song, Just faded away [...]

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Another oldy! This one needs some work.

BIG BROTHER (for Johnny, on the birth of Matt) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Baby needs a “big brother” One exactly like you To protect him and teach him And show him things to do Your Mom and Dad will need you, too They are proud of their fine son They love you just as [...]

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Traditions of Youth

HAIKU Gold dandelions        reflecting under the chin               affirming young love 2/16/03 Phyllis VanVleck

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A still night Haiku

HAIKU In the night’s stillness a cricket’s strident love call carries on the breeze 3/18/90 Phyllis VanVleck

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A poem in the Doriece form

TRUE BLISS Mothers, daughters, And sisters, too, Can win one’s heart By what they do. I’ll not forget Mom’s love for me. I count it as Her legacy. Daughters, sisters, All passed the test. I love each one, But here’s the best – Granddaughters, four, That I can kiss, And hold real close, Now that’s [...]

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How will I know?

            YOU AND I   How will I know you love me Unless you tell me so How will I know you share my joy If you don’t let me know   How will I know you feel my pain If all your tears you hide How will I know I can lean on you [...]

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