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My Husband's Closet -- A Prayer

I emptied his closet today Dear God, it was hard. I’d been meaning to do it sooner After all, it’s been 15 months. But it had never been the “right” time. No, that’s not... Read More
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Written by Michele Gifford, in Mar. 2007 following the death of her husband, John, after 34+ years of marriage
Gainesville, FL
04/20/2010

Poetry's Genesis

I poke behind my hippocampus. Find Sudoku, truffles and dianthus. All interrupt my brain flux. Better plug in the Electrolux. Finish up with the Bissell. Brain is clean as a whistle. My frontal... Read More
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Colette Sasina
Summerfield, FL
04/20/2010

San Juan's Jewel

St. Joe’s spring fiesta is in the air. Tourists, townfolk gather to bear witness at San Juan, California’s Mission—Capistrano. There’ll be a migration—a bevy of... Read More
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Colette Sasina
Summerfield, FL
04/16/2010

A Handful of Blessings

God gave me a handful to carry in life Constant struggle, stress, and worry Every morning, noon, and night. Well that’s what I thought, until I realized I had Been blessed with a handful, of... Read More
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Donna Bedell
Ocala,fl.
04/09/2010

Keep the Lord Laughing

Keep the Lord laughing Keep Him laughing out loud He made you a person Could have made you a cloud! Laughing helps ease our sorrows Our worries, our pains Keep the Lord laughing Again and again. The... Read More
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Donna Bedell
Ocala, Fl.
04/09/2010