Category Archives: Experience, Strength and Hope (God)

Ode to a Dad

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Wint

  As much as I would like to say, As a dad this is my day, Let’s look at how all was begun, And how proud I am to be your son.   In my life there was another, He … Continue reading →

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Live Fast, Play Hard, Die Young

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wint

Well … that’s my plan this morning.  After having planted my dementia consumed father awhile back and yesterday having to move my dementia disabled mother from the nursing home into our home, my plan is to live such that my … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is Dear and Paid in Tears

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Wint

What is the price when naïveté is lost? What is the currency and who allays the cost? The new wise pay the toll for emergent fears, For wisdom is dear and paid in tears.

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Liar and Conniver

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Wint

Few things piss me off more than when someone tells me a story that is meant to solicit a particular response from me. Seems more times than not the response they are soliciting is help of some kind. No matter … Continue reading →

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How to Ice a Double Layer Cake

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Wint

Having on numerous occasions attempted to ice a double layer cake I can tell you it is no easy task. This however is not the reason I write today and not what you came to read. My Mother could ice … Continue reading →

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Cajoling Ma

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Wint

Family trees abound the landscape, From afar they show no weather, Closer inspection it cannot escape, Some leaves and limbs are worn and withered.   Swinging, swaying, ever falling, Buffeted by winds of fate, As the leaf goes, my fate … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dolly

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Wint

Cotton ball, Willie’s playmate, Lizard hunter. Plant destroyer, Possum killer. Man’s best friend, Loyal companion, Zoe will miss you. Soon to be resting in the arms of an angel. Beloved of Lee, Katherine and Allison.

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Allison

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Wint

Ever I look inside to find, Whether I’m OK or lost my mind, As a parent my answer’s found, When I see the pretty face of my Allison.   Allison, so fair and fine, Ringlet curls in the sun shine, … Continue reading →

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Crying

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Wint

Crying is a funny thing really, Why sometimes does it feel so silly? Saw a guy once who laughed til he cried, Feelings are not so easy to hide.   In my world tears are cleansing, They can soothe a … Continue reading →

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Mother’s

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Wint

They are defenders, They are menders, Kind of like your cars fenders, With their love they are senders.   They are cleaners, They are never meaners, They make a lot of beaners, In fights they are inbetweeners.   They are … Continue reading →

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