Tag: poems

Nursing School Clerihew 1

This clerihew was inspired by attempt to go to nursing school. Sadly poor health prevented me from completing the course, and made completing school a dream. But I will never forget that time and will forever wish that my health had been stronger.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmKKvpHYEGQ   If you enjoyed this school inspired poem, you might … Continue reading Nursing School Clerihew 1

And So the World Travels

As I look at the rapid changes taking place in the world, my heart has grown heavy. Sorrow of every type and stripe is filling the land as mankind increasingly grows numb to the cries and needs of his neighbor. As I look at the increase in crime, hatred, sickness, and want, my mind has … Continue reading And So the World Travels

Zip Zap

Sometimes, in our hurry to get ahead, to reach some artificial milestone that we have set for ourselves, we zip zap along. Pushing away at full steam, revealing in the certainty that we know where we are going, how we are going to get there, and just what we will do once we get there. … Continue reading Zip Zap

Dogs Acrostic 1

Dog acrostic is a silly little poem that was inspired by precious little beggar of a pup, Happy Go Lucky. Who, for a little fellow he has the begging capacity of a Sherman tank, and has homed his begging skills to perfection. Having learned how to toss his head at just the right angle to … Continue reading Dogs Acrostic 1

Happy’s Dance

Happy's Dance is a merry little poem that was inspired by the day when everything was twisted upside down and instead of going shopping for the things on our list, we walked out of the door with our little dog Happy. That Sunday morning we left our house with a long list of places that … Continue reading Happy’s Dance

Death the Great Enemy Will be Destroyed

One of the hardest parts about this world is death. The struggle to live and make ends meet is harsh enough, but oh how much harder it gets when one we love is ripped from our lives by that cruel villain, death. Whether the death be expected as in the case of a long linger … Continue reading Death the Great Enemy Will be Destroyed