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Tag Archives: Poem

Where I’m From

I’d like to share a poem I came across many years ago that has become part of my collection of favorites. George Ella Lyon is an American author from Kentucky who has published several genres, including picture books, articles, juvenile novels, and of course poetry. I am from clothspins, from Clorox and carbon-tetrachloride. I amContinue reading “Where I’m From”

Posted by5thgenerationgirlOctober 17, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Poem63 Comments on Where I’m From

Empty Nest

One more ounce and I would have given birth to a 13lb baby boy, wow! My children (grandsons included) each have a unique role with in our immediate family. My son is the entertainer, always putting on a show making everyone laugh and the one I look to when I need cheering up. I supposeContinue reading “Empty Nest”

Posted by5thgenerationgirlSeptember 5, 2021March 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:Poem68 Comments on Empty Nest

Limitless Peaks

My soul cries out yearning for the better me, I know I’m capable of being what I was set on this earth to be.A successful intelligent being overcoming all my misfortunes, at times I feel trapped inside a fire that’s scorching.Faced with adversity my mission is triumph, resilence is an attribute my ancestors passed on.TheContinue reading “Limitless Peaks”

Posted by5thgenerationgirlJune 20, 2021March 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:Poem29 Comments on Limitless Peaks
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