Wild Roses

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bed of red roses in bloom

The [freshest summer field] leaves on topAre highlighted by the golden sunThe partially shaded [green arbor walk] leavesAdds more beauty for the wild roseThe [green growl] shadows complete aperfect background for the bright[Sweetest pink] bud which pops openAnd becomes the delicate [princess glitz]Of the wild rose petalsShowing a bit of [country cloud] aroundThe [heavenly sunbeam] center stamensThese roses soon fade to [gentle dreamland]Before they wither and fall apartThe fragrance ofRead More

Donning A Bra

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A ninety plus year old woman Opted to move to a nursing home. There a young man taught her How to put on a bra— Hook it and pull it over your head. She says it works. Upon offering this tid-bit of information To a group of ladies of varied ages One said: “By that age I hope I’m not wearing a bra.” Another quoted her mother, saying: “If notRead More

My First Trip Alone

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black concrete road surrounded by brown rocks

    In late August 1983, Lyle, my husband, drove himself most of the way from Kaycee WY to the V.A. Hospital in Sheridan WY, I drove the last bit. He was so sick he barely made it up the steps of the hospital. After two weeks in the hospital, in mid-September Lyle, passed away, ending a four year battle with cancer. When I drove to Minnesota for his burial, my youngestRead More

Hiding In Plain Sight

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white and yellow moth on black surface

Moths and bugs swarm around the light Some meet their demise inside the globe. It’s miserable going past the light at night All the creatures are flying in a frenzy. If late at night you open the outside door Bugs swarm, trying their best to get inside There’s always at least one creature on the floor. I don’t really like the creepy flutterbys. Where do these creatures go during theRead More

‘Twas A Hot Humid Night

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person's eyes looking on left side

    ‘Twas a hot humid summer night, Sandy was trying to use her computer; a nearly impossible task under the circumstances. She was sweating so much the sweat was dripping from her fingertips onto the typwriter keys. This is not good for anything electronic!     As she was trying to type, the moisture was dripping onto the keys and getting into the keyboard. Suddenly there was sparks flying everywhere; Sandy was soRead More

Maintenance Man’s Sideline

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yellow and black handle hammer and screw driver

As John, the maintenance man, prepares To pursue his new sideline as a barber The customers gape in horror, can’t believe their eyes Upon seeing the tools he is arranging He lays out all his tools in order of use Retracting tape for measuring length Tin snips and craft knives for cutting Blow torch for stray hair on the neck There is a weed whacker for the wind  blown lookRead More

IT / Tuffy and Taxidermy

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white long coated small dog on green grass field during daytime

    Mom and I were visiting friends when I saw IT. I started grumbling deep in my throat and started stalking IT. IT didn’t move even as I inched closer and sniffed. Finally, I inched even closer so my nose almost touched Its tail; still IT didn’t move. I kept quietly grumbling and stalking IT. I’d take a small step forward, stop and back up a bit, then take another stepRead More