Do our children inherit
our shadows
Denied of the light
their birthright implies
Willing them darkness
in probated limbo
Leaving what sorrow
—forever reminds
(Dreamsleep: January, 2023)
Juli and Netti Poem
With reading poems have become entranced
After reading yours my life has been enhanced
There is much movement and more emotion
And with them create much love and devotion.
Your great poems could read on and on
Causing me on each one to dream upon;
God my benevolent guiding star has been
Thanks for saving me from all that sin.
Forever, believe in Me and My Son
And when each day is over and done
Now that to Us you are committed
Being bad to teacher is strictly probated.
James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran
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