Category Archives: 1982

KATHERINE

Her long and lovely raven hair Enhanced her face of worldly pride, For no one’s beauty could compare With hers, no matter how they tried. I still recall the time I spied Her dancing in the grand ballroom. That memory … Continue reading

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WHEN WILL I LEARN?

When will I learn That love can cause such pain? Why am I always trying To fall in love again? When will I learn My efforts are in vain? Instead I’m always searching, And crying in the rain. Love for … Continue reading

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MY OLD FRIEND

I left Edinburgh, VA on Saturday afternoon. I never bothered to thank your folks For all they’d done for me. I headed down to Blacksburg To see you one last time, But I never got to hold you even once. … Continue reading

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AS I HOLD YOUR TENDER BODY

Lay here beside me, quietly, And allow me to feel the warmth Of your naked body pressed against mine. Let the evening sun slip slowly Behind the enclosing curtain of night, And I shall hold you tightly Without noticing it’s … Continue reading

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OCEAN STROLL

The seagulls scream noisily As they circle above, searching The shoreline for traces of food. You smile and point at them As we walk along the empty beach Hand in hand, staring at the ocean As it rushes over the … Continue reading

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A LETTER AND A GIFT

I’ll dedicate this verse to you In recognition of the love You have expressed for me. Please forgive the lack of rhyme, Instead accept it for the reason, For I truly care for you deeply. You’ve given me much more … Continue reading

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I JUST CAN'T LOVE YOU ENOUGH

I wish I could love you The way that you need to be loved. I wish I could give you The love that you need in your life. I wish I could just make You happy throughout every day. Darling, … Continue reading

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LETTERS FROM HOME

I went to war in Vietnam Nam Without a single friend. I went because they said I had A country to defend. The propaganda built us up And helped us through each night By telling us how brave we were, … Continue reading

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NO EASY WAY

It’s so hard To do the things I do Like say goodnight to you At the closing of the day. And it’s so hard To have to say goodbye And watch you start to cry As I turn and walk … Continue reading

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LET'S PICK UP THE PIECES

It seems so long ago That we shared our love. Walking hand in hand beneath The blue sky above. Strolling through the park With the breeze in our hair. Those were happier times When love was everywhere. Let’s pick up … Continue reading

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