A father used to say to his children when they were young: “When you all reach the age of twelve, I will tell you the secret of life.” One day when the oldest turned twelve, he anxiously asked his father, “What is the secret of life?” “I will tell you,” replied the father, “but don’t …Read More
Month: September 2021
One, Two, Three! ~ Henry Cuyler Bunner
“One, Two, Three!” by Henry Cuyler Bunner It was an old, old, old, old lady,And a boy that was half past three;And the way that they played togetherWas beautiful to see. She couldn’t go running and jumping,And the boy, no more could he;For he was a thin little fellow,With a thin little twisted knee, They …Read More
My Brain and Heart Divorced ~ John Roedel
I was just introduced to the poetry of John Roedel, and you should meet him too. When words have rhythm, I call it good poetry. My mind is entertained. When words have the ring of profound truth, I call it beautiful! It is poetry of the heart. Something deeper is touched; something beyond the words. …Read More