by Richard Gildea | Dec 12, 2015 | Poetry
No carols sung around yon Christmas tree Nor jingle bells be heard within my home Tho mulled the wine, twill wash right over me As I am of a mind to be alone Where once I was the life and soul; no more What cheer I felt has long since pass’d me by Such joy displayed I...
by Richard Gildea | Dec 12, 2015 | Poetry
Nomenclature allows for different form Of title we ascribe to Him who brings On ‘Christmas Eve’ whilst all are tuck’d up warm He flies about without the need of wings Exuding joy and merriment, He calls On each and every child whom doth believe For those among who...
by Millie Maynard and Martha Hinds | Dec 9, 2015 | Poetry
One bright day I went for a jog, and bumped into an elderly lady walking her dog. Her poppy fell off and fell to the ground, but she just bent down and picked it up without making a sound… “Why do we wear a poppy?” I turned to say, “We all wear...
by Sali Thomson | Dec 9, 2015 | Poetry
Remember Every Man, Every Man Buried, Every life Ruined.
by SJB | Dec 6, 2015 | Poetry
May the ones who’ve died laid down their lives in battle bloodied fields And the ones who’ve fought back home are brought their lives a hollow shell. For those who’ve served and those who will For freedom for the rest, May you find peace And life and hope May life...
by Ron Martin | Dec 3, 2015 | Poetry
I held the door to allow a lady to enter a shop And as a result I got a very pleasant surprise For she stood, looked at me, and said “Thank You” Her good manners brought a tear to my eyes For good manners are very scarce today I thought they had been consigned to...
