Mispah You are not here. Flat granite marks the place. Your smile, your grace Permeates this space. Flowers and prayers, I bring To ease my suffering. Silently, inwardly, I weep. My pain runs deep. Time and space do not erase The memories of time and place. You were my universe. (Tom Fenning) 04/30/2000 Rating 3.00 [...]
About tom
87 widowed since 2000. Write poems to save my sanity 5 children 16 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and 3 coming Volunteer at 3 Local Elementary schools as teachers helperLast Sibling
Last Sibling My sister Anna Has been called home. Sister, confidant, hero The most precious friend I have ever known. Saddened to the core By her demise Her departure came as no surprise. It was Written in her eyes. Seeing so many of My family called home Over the years Has depleted my aplomb Leaving [...]
Mom and Dad
My Mom and Dad Are the best friends I have. They cheer me up When I’m sad; They laugh with me When I’m glad. They love me And protect me And keep me from harm And I feel warm When they embrace me In their arm. They tuck me in My bed at night Chase [...]
My Dolly
My Dolly I have a favorite Doll That I call dolly. She is my best friend We play together all day And are sad to see it end. I tell her funny stories And she listens to my tales She has the silliest giggle And she wails and wails. When day light fails And night [...]
Poverty
Abject Poverty We Americans should be thankful For everything we have Compared to many others Throughout the world Who have nothing about to be glad. Because we live in a cultured society Unscathed and protected From despots and evil doers that we have rejected. Although there are some poor in our midst Who have little [...]
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