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Author: Lenny Wells

The Wren’s Song

On the rare occasion That I find myself On the other side of the world I am reminded of The … Continue reading The Wren’s Song

Miracle

When the life of a leaf is spent And its long day’s work is done The miracle of its life … Continue reading Miracle

Writing Poetry in Church

I go to worship on Sunday mornings With a searching and thankful heart And when I see my girls beside … Continue reading Writing Poetry in Church

Like The Stars

The light that was our lives That bygone past We romanticize And hope and long for Is still out there … Continue reading Like The Stars

Spring

Images taken from space Show the earth lit In a glowing blue halo But on a spring day Its hard … Continue reading Spring

The Shot

Its strange what we remember from childhood. Little moments that seem normal to everyday life become seared into our minds … Continue reading The Shot

One Frog At A Time

I watched her chase down a frog The other evening Fingers lunging forward Grasping and groping gently at the Clammy … Continue reading One Frog At A Time

Easter Freeze

It had been a warm spring so far March had brought forth The buds of flowers and trees The dogwoods … Continue reading Easter Freeze

A Dull Knife Is More Dangerous Than A Sharp One

I was once told, “Every man should carry a pocket knife” And so, I do It cuts for me Fishing … Continue reading A Dull Knife Is More Dangerous Than A Sharp One

Constellations

I used to ply the sky In search of the shapes other men Had imagined there The Pleiades, Aquarius, Orion, … Continue reading Constellations

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