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The Pope of Hope

26 Sep 201526 Sep 2015

As most people here in the Tri-State area, we have seen the presentations and masses pronounced by Pope Francis of the the Holy Seas and many of us have been…

photography…

Tragedy Strikes Again

20 Jun 2015

I would be remiss if I did not offer my condolences to the families of the victims gunned down Wednesday while at a bible study meeting at their church in…

Poetry

Look Inside Their Hearts

18 May 2015

I watched in awe sitting in the first row of a small cafetorium as forty children performed their very much rehearsed musical show. Each child so unique and special watched…

Poetry

The Sum of Some Things in My Life

28 Dec 201411 Mar 2015

The Sum of Some Things in My Life If I were to sum up my life The percentages would not add up I mean the ultimate percentage Is supposed to…

Art…

My Empty Nest is Emptier Today

22 Sep 2014

My empty nest is emptier today after all of my children and grandchildren all came home for a very brief stay They spoiled me like a little kid with gorgeous…

Poems

Haiku 34

25 Jan 2013

Millions of white flakes meeting on a lonely hill children ride their sleds

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“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.” —Emily Dickinson

Poetry is an act of peace. – Pablo Neruda

Poetry is Life and Life is Poetry

-Melba Christie

“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” —T.S. Eliot

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” —Carl Sandburg

“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” —Alice Walker

Quotes that matter! 20 Jul 2019
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his backgroundContinue reading "Quotes that matter!" […]
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A Little Bird Told Me 17 Jul 2019
A little bird told me “Listen only to what wise people have to say“ In a very alarming way I listened carefully to those I thought were smart But all I heard was actually a lot of stupid stuff While I tried the dodge the darts Poisoned with hatred, bigotry and words really rough IContinue reading "A Little Bird Told Me"
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Times Have Changed 14 Jul 2019
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Victor Frankl Times have changed; or have they? The last time I looked everything that matters remains the same. IContinue reading "Times Have Changed" […]
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Haiku 201 by Melba Christie 10 Jul 2019
A red robin stares at me and I stare back Nor she nor I move
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This Is What I’m Talking About 6 Jul 2019
We can change the world one child at a time they follow our lead they repeat what we say when you think they’re not watching their eyes are open wide Children know kindness matters and that love should be unconditional they will amaze you all the time.
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