Georgene Lane

Birmingham, Michigan

After graduation from high school, I began work in the business world as a secretary and as a legal secretary for a total of over 40 years. I have a daughter, a son, three grandchildren, one great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. My son, Paul, has had articles published in several magazines in the San Diego area. He is a creative writer. Way back in grade school, instead of studying, I would write short stories. One year we were asked to write a Thanksgiving story; I was asked to read mine before the class assembly. My hero's name was Jack. Now widowed and a retiree, I have many hobbies including gardening, painting, knitting and playing the piano.

Lest We Forget

While resting on our laurels,
Let us not forgot to be,
Pondering the following:
From whither comest we.

Winter Harvest

Icicles creating fringe on the eaves troughs
Snowcapped hills beckoning youngsters,
"Get your sleds, come, have fun,"
Snowmen standing tall,
Challenging the sun.

Attitude

As the elder years approach
And we're ready to retire,
Let's get a new lease on life
As the old one is about to expire.
Let's jump right in and do things,
There's so much to be done,
Why sit around and mope
When we can be having fun.
Instead of "Don't know if I can hack it,"
Heck, buy a new tennis racquet.
We can multiply our years,
If we just discard our fears.

The Old Man

Though his brow is deeply furrowed
by the ravages of time,
His manner is as flawless
as when he was in his prime.
He reaches out and touches those
who need a gentle hand,
He does his best for those depressed,
this philanthropic man.

Correspondence

I have a friend who lives far away
but through the mail we seem to say,
things each other likes to hear,
what we've been doing throughout the year.

"Do you remember . . . ?" this,
"Do you remember . . . ?" that,
It's like we're having a little chat.

When we were young, she lived next door,
there were so many things to do and explore,
and now that I've found my friend again,
it's great to say "Remember when . . . ?"