Hazel O'Dell
Walton, New York
Hazel O'DellWalton, New York |
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My husband Bill and I were married in January 1943. We have seven children, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. I think the best advice for life is to live your faith and develop a good sense of humor. I began writing while I was in school. Fortunately for me, I had a teacher who recognized my ability and steered me to use it. I have had works published locally and at this time I have a collection of my poems for sale. I call it "I've been thinking". It is in the second printing. We come this way only once, so let's make this world a better place because we have been in it. |
SurpriseThe rainbow in the summer.The flowers in the spring, The snowflakes of the winter Protecting everything. The colors of the autumn. The smell of newmown hay. The robin song and dew drop. The starry night and day. The bird, the bee, the cactus. The moon, the stars, the sun. The peaceful gift of twilight When tiring days are done. When everything was in order For all the world to see, Then from a tiny bit of dust God's love made even me. |
I Went For A WalkI went for a walk in the forest.The trees were stark and bare. The wind moaned through the branches And l wondered if God were there. I went for a walk in the forest. The snow lay white and deep. Each branch was wrapped in ermine Tucked in for a long winter's sleep. I went for a walk in the forest. New life was everywhere. I felt the sense of nearness And I knew that God was there. |
What Next?Timmy and Jim are brothers.Jimmy is Timmy's twin. Timmy looks like Jimmy And Jimmy looks like him. Jimmy lost his mittens. Timmy lost his hat. Timmy broke his pencil And Jimmy broke his bat. Jimmy cut his finger. Timmy skinned his knees. Jimmy cried in sorrow When Timmy sat on a bee. Jimmy sneezed and sniffled. Timmy coughed and blew. Two boys alike yet different In everything they do. And so through life they traveled Taking all its bumps. First Timmy had the measles. Now Jimmy has the mumps. |