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Mother
The candle flickers brightly Illuminating your smile, And I gaze at your saddened expression And wish you were here awhile. It has been...
Betty Coracas
Feb 9, 20131 min read
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The Day
The day will come when all mankind will learn the word of love; When hate no longer has a place, replaced by the peaceful Dove. The day...
Betty Coracas
Feb 9, 20132 min read
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The Gauntlet
I’ve run the gauntlet many times, Each time the challenge was greater; And just when I thought I’d won my race, I was awakened by my...
Betty Coracas
Feb 8, 20131 min read
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The Mountain
I’ve travelled through the hills of life, Sometimes they were very steep. And when the crevices appeared, I made an almighty leap. But...
Betty Coracas
Feb 8, 20131 min read
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The Teacher
I was but an empty soul, usurped by anger and pain, a shell of a body, lifeless, no thoughts to entertain. In despair I knocked upon your...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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Ode to Genevieve
I close my eyes, I see your face, Your loving smile, your warm embrace; And though distance and time have kept us apart, Your love and...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Dream
I have a dream, a distant dream, a dream so far away; when peace for all mankind awaits, till our eternal day. When hunger's no longer...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Steel Bird
The great steel bird stretched out its wings and screeched an almighty roar; And through the clouds, to the clear blue sky like an eagle...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Seeds
Sisters all, unite with brothers, before the hour is late; the flame is lit, the embers burn, we must not hesitate. Our Maker did create...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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Ode To My Breast
You're dying and they've given me a chance to say goodbye; and though I know tis vanity, I still begin to cry. You served me well, I...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Blue Sky
I gaze through the window to the clear blue sky and ponder my situation; the deed is done, the scourge is gone, time for prayer and...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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My Flowers
The sun peers through my window to lighten up my days. The flowers smile at the warm embrace, take nourishment from its rays. Bright red...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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Today
Last night I cried the tears of pain, and wallowed in despair; today I feel only peace and love, surrounded by those who care. I thought...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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Healing
I confused all my priorities, my needs were always last; and now I'm left to mourn my loss, the time already past. But grief itself is...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Gift
The crowd has gone, I'm all alone, but my companions are still around. The smiling photos, my paintings and flowers, my room they do...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Candle
Each day I light my candle, and ask for strength to cope; I seek His love and guidance, that I may not lose hope. I think about my days...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Sun
I peered through my window as I lay in bed, the sky looked so inviting. The bright sun shone its rays at me, in a manner warm and...
Betty Coracas
Jan 26, 20131 min read
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The Stranger
A stranger came from outer town knowing no directions; he went into the nearest pub and started asking questions. "What's he blabbing on...
Betty Coracas
Jan 23, 20133 min read
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