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Falls
Falls
© 2005 George Reed
A dear friend is battling a life-threatening illness…and these words have come out….I suppose the sentiment applies in similar measure to any other good friend facing lifes challenges…
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Break of dawn…world still…enfolding arms…upon a hill…
See it rise…to the sky…earthy ills…to defy…
‘Tis a joy…to always see…upon the blue…rising green…
Rising up…magic made…from the sun…giving shade…
Out […]
Posted: December 29th, 2005 under Poems.
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On a Hill
On a Hill
© 2005 George Reed
My hero fell from lifted height unto the plain below
My hero dwelling far away and little did I know
Day would when I must chose between him and the right
My hero fell and I must go and walk the sleepless night
My hero counts the bitter sands and lonely vigil keeps
My hero […]
Posted: December 29th, 2005 under Poems.
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Dreams
Dreams
© 2005 George Reed
In deep mountain pass on chill desert night…
A young man huddled on a trail…stiff in fright…
So brave had he been scant hours before…
When he left mother in tears by the door…
I am a grown man and care not what you say…
‘Tis time I went forth to forge my own way…
I trained with […]
Posted: December 29th, 2005 under Poems.
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Compassion
Compassion
© 2005 George Reed
First spoken at the Runestone, for the vigil of Sir David Dragonhawk.
Your king has called you to His side…
A choice is offered, pray decide…
An Order waits, arms are wide…
At cross of roads you need decide…
Your deeds are many, regrets are few…
An accolade bestowed on you…
By a king whose reign will end…
This night […]
Posted: December 29th, 2005 under Poems.
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