Monthly Archives: June 2018

ELLEN IS FOURTEEN

Birds have wings when, poised to fly, They soar up into the azure sky; Fish have fins that cleave the sea As they move round in tranquillity; Ellen has legs, both firm and strong, She needs them to propel herself … Continue reading

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LINEY (3)

Oh, how she can handle both business and fun The twenty first century, Miss Joan Hunter Dunn, Her running in Greenwich personifies grace Before City ‘machos’ are put in their place Without hurting their soft sensibilities She steers them around … Continue reading

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GENEVIEVE IS FOURTEEN

It is difficult to believe That Genny is no longer a child And if my eyes do not deceive She is growing up faster than before; Though passing time may cause us to grieve How so? When such a pearl … Continue reading

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TO CLIFF ON HIS FIFTY SECOND BIRTDAY

When the World is in a mess Events all around not going well Parliamentarians in distress Gone home to face their private hell There can be another side In every situation With the turning of the tide Comes a different … Continue reading

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GENEVIEVE (1)

Omalein and Grumps would like to say Something special on a special day, At fifteen, Genny’s on her way With all her talents on display. In the wide World, mature and calm To face life’s challenges with cool charm And … Continue reading

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PAT

What can you say to a man who has every thing When you give him a birthday gift? Where health and wealth and happiness Are served up in a special dish – A dish made from the choicest pieces From … Continue reading

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RACHEL

Rachel’s six – it’s not a dream Growing up in sunny Cheam Where every thing she wants comes true; A Wendy House – and brand new, A little pup, Ruby’s the name And, last year, a holiday in Spain. A … Continue reading

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TO WILLIAM

Three things to learn as you go through life Can cut through all troubles, clean as a knife – Self control is true power, A clear conscience’s true strength, As you drink deep of life’s waters To bring balm and … Continue reading

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GENEVIEVE (1)

How can we begin to enumerate All the good features about Genevieve? Although they would take so long relate It’s something worthwhile, I believe. She is patient, she is helpful, she is kind The elder sister everyone would like, She … Continue reading

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LINEY (2)

Over her little Empire holding sway The wonder woman celebrates today As her admirers join the festive board To give what the wealthiest can ill afford – A love that binds all family members deep And through all life trials, … Continue reading

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