by Larry R. Southerland | Aug 5, 2008 | Poetry
You never stood as tall, as when you stooped to help a child And by doing this maybe they will not grow up to be wild By showing them you care They will not think of you as a bear It may take a little of your time But in the end, it will make you feel fine It...
by Larry R. Southerland | Jun 27, 2008 | Poetry
I know there is something after me What it is I cannot see I run, I hide, I dodge But from my trail this thing I cannot dislodge It stays just out of sight I cannot get away from it, try as I might I cannot let it win I know if it does, I’ll never function again...
by Larry R. Southerland | Jun 24, 2008 | Poetry
In a far away country a soldier died today, for him there will be no tomorrow For his friends and family there will be much pain and sorrow Here at home a soldier died today, for him there will be no tomorrow He had no friends or family, so for him there will be no...
by Larry R. Southerland | Jun 19, 2008 | Poetry
When we meet again on the other side We will rejoice, and again be able to walk with a great stride For those of us who had been in great pain There will no longer be any pain The friends and family we have missed for so long We will be able to join in a song The bad...
by Larry R. Southerland | Jun 19, 2008 | Poetry
As you stand by my grave side I’m still standing by your side Through no choice of my own, I am gone And you’re left all alone As the Angel of death did appear She made me know there was no need for fear She held my hand during my passing And assured me...
