Blues in the Street

The street rang
With the sound of the blues
Muddy Waters licks
And songs about booze


So many street musicians
Across The Big Easy
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The Fens

The place is unique
The air is clean
The land is flat
And at times it seems serene


Dykes crisscross The Fens
Carrying water to … Read the rest

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A Beacon of Hope

The hurricane tore through the city
Nothing was safe before its fury
And it showed no pity
As it ran its course


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Rain

A storm cloud gathers like a shroud
Darkness will soon cover the land
And this ominous cloud
Will deliver a torrential downpour


But the earth … Read the rest

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A Right of Way

The path was straight and true
Sturdy fencing marking a route
That is as old as history
But still here for me and you


A … Read the rest

Fathers Day

We are not always the best
Role model in the family
We are after all men
So, is Fathers Day a test


Do we get … Read the rest

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Poppies

Passing over the land
Memories were stirred
As poppies were appearing
And we remember what occurred


We fought at Passchenendaele
Where poppies were drowned
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