Snowy MorningBy Linda HelmichDec. 2, 1984 The snow that came this morningMade the world all clean and white,Which made the sky look bluer,And the sunshine seem more bright.I miss the green of summerAnd the golden autumn haze,But the beauty of this morningMade me happy for these days. Sun Sets,Done for the DayBy Nancy Bo Flood […]
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Double Bubble TroubleBy Nancy Bo Flood I chewedAnd chewedThenBlew and blew.My bubble grew… And Grew … and … GREW until POP! Oh, No.It’s on my noseIt’s in my hairDouble Bubble everywhere. Piece by pieceI peel off pink. Ooops DROPPED D […]
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Gifts to Bring Back from the Seashore By Nancy Bo Flood FootprintsFrom bare feet walking in wet sand,I would bring to you.How simply they say,Now. FriendshipWith trust that we holdFor a moment, each other’s heart,Carefully, gently,As we share. JoyOf play,Children creating castles,Digging holes the surf will soon fill,The sea will wash away. Endings and beginnings,I bring […]
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Roller Derby QueensBy Nancy Bo Flood Cousins, we were the champion roller-derby skaters of Grandma’s basement. The floor was cement. Dusty spider webs hung in the corners of the wooden overhead beams. A monstrous octopus furnace sat hunched over and frowning in the very center of the basement. Giant metal arms reached out across the […]
