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 helper
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Hideaway

Hideaway My contemplation Garden Yes, there is a place I like to go Whenever feeling sad or blue The serenity that takes place Like the motherโ€™s arms I knew. Thereโ€™s no Rain, sleet or snow No crying, sadness or woe In this world to which I go. The sun shines bright Skies always azure blue [...]

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Fishing

A date with Danny To teach great grandson how to fish. As soon as he can hold a pole Weโ€™ll head to the old fishing hole Where sunnies, carp and bass Swim and hide in tall grass. Heโ€™ll learn to bait a hook, Cast his rod into the brook. When his bobber goes up and [...]

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Our Men In Iraq

Our men in Iraq I never was a soldier, I know not his plight to be. I never slept in a tent Or upon the ground, because I was a Navy man And sailed the mighty sea. Our mode of living Quite different. We did not sleep Upon the deck Our sacks were Stacked quite [...]

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A Daughter

A Daughter A daughter is someone Soft and sweet Lovable compassionate And neat. A daughter is a help To Mom Cleaning, cooking Maintaining the home. A daughter is Dadโ€™s best friend When he returns From a hard days end. A daughter Helps with the sibs Seeing that They get their dibs. A daughter knows When [...]

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