Bernadette Gannon

Clinton, Iowa

Bernadette Gannon is a retired teacher of creative writing. Her poetry has been published in books, newspapers, newsletters, tapes and broadcast over the radio. Her works are in six public libraries and three museums. She is a member of Who's Who in Poetry and is a distinguished charter member of the International Society of Poets. She has lectured poetry in schools and club meetings. Her desire is to make the world a better place through poetry. Her quotable quote is: "What would you give for the light of day? What would you take for a smile?"

Imagine Life Rights

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Human life has rights to be
Walk and talk without a fee
Individuals everywhere from Adam and Eve
Enjoy the same sun and air - believe

Animals too have their rights
God gave them a purpose, days and nights
Recognize why and think of the need
Proper life for all with a world to feed

Reflect about how much you care
No pollution of water and air
Will we soon be able to see the sun?
Ozone offering us protection

How about saving soil, trees, and plants
No more behavior in a trance
Otherwise what will be left
For sons and daughters here bereft?

My heart goes out to dear aborted unborn
No one so much as caring to mourn
Conceived, then killed in pain
One baby in four gets this disdain

Respect for life is what we need
Alpha-Omega, beginning to end
Knowing harvest and birth from planting of seed
Imagine dignity for all life: we must defend!

I Remember When

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I remember when
Contry schools were in!
One teacher for K - 8
Always attentive and never late

Other kids brown bags more to fuss
Baked potatoes atop the furnace
Snow forts, games, Fox and Goose
Workup at softball, hang in there loose

How about those connections state?
Spelling contests and tests relate
Christmas programs and holidays
Valentine frill box, all those ways

Now to bring things up-to-date
To greet kindergarten teacher was my fate
53 years of time to span
Remembering clearly my whole clan