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  January 2023     9 hours ago

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I Wish I Could Have Been There



I wish I could have been there when God created earth.
I wish I could have been there for Baby Jesus’ birth.
I wish I could have been there when they sailed the ocean blue.
I wish I could have been there to say goodbye to you.

Seldom...

by Randy West

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Tell Me Why I Shouldn't Cry

They say that men should never cry. It shows a weaker side.
Throughout my life, I’ve always found that tears are hard to hide.
There’s so much evil in this world, it makes me wonder why.
Sometimes it’s hard for me to cope. Tell me why I...

by Randy West

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Ramblings of an Old Man

It’s sad that wisdom comes along when we are so damn old.
The lessons that you’ll learn in life are worth much more than gold.
I prefer to treat my age as simply time that I have earned.
Some facts of life you'll come upon are painful when...

by Randy West

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Mother's Day

God was busy making angels, and one stood out from the others.
He saved up all His special parts and put them with my mother’s.
He felt this job was special as He worked on her all night.
He knew just what He had to do and had to do it right. ...

by Randy West

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PTSD

Behold the aging soldier. He's grown longer in the tooth.
He wears the scars of battle that had squandered all his youth.
Although his war has ended, he finds much to his dismay.
The demons that now haunt him just don't seem to go away.
He...

by Randy West

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added 1 year ago
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That it did indeed.

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As far as the skivvies go, I'm the picture of frugality.

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I forgot to mention. They can PARTY with the best of 'em!!

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I met a gal in Australia while on R & R. They are the sweetest people! They are among the few countries that still love us for who we are rather than what they can get from us.
Sorry for your loss my friend. 

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Well, it worked for me!

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Good job Alana! A suiting ode to culture.

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Ha!!! Old age my ass! I probably have underwear older than you.

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A haunting tale of grief relayed in pure eloquence. Well done!

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When I feel your pain, you've made your point. This has perfect flow and rhyme. The sadness shines through. It is a beautiful tribute fittingly for a painful loss.

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Pain in very articulate display solemnly spoken.

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This is a good one Sue! I remember when our boys were little. They would bring my wife a bouquet of dandelions in the spring.

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So, have those flames rekindled? Happy belated Valentines Day to my profound friend.

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It has been a humbling honor to be included in this competition. Every entry of the other competitors was worthy of the grand prize. This community of writers is not only talented, but they are gracious and complimentary. You all offer the encouragement of the creative mind. I hope to view each one of you as my friend. 

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You are a true and loyal friend.
Thanks Buddy

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