Bill Grace Poems

My friend gave me a pencil with a pedigree
He did not know it only partially mattered to me
Writes just fine as does this other yet
I am still grateful for the gift
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Sitting in the mall I watch the folks pass
The kids texting on their phones
Sipping a stronger than expected Starbucks
Debating the wisdom of the item at Sears
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During the great Crisis of Missles
When Kennedy quite wislely over rode his generals
Khruschev rushed to say we had a deal
Another wisdom was upheld: 'Make sure they see you coming.'
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Of my many sins - some much more obvious than others -
The ones for which I repent most are those of pride and fear
Ambition once burning bright and carried like a spear
Damage was done and not to me alone
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Crayon in a box of twenty four
Pejorative of right towards left during Cold War
Word struck by colonel out of sensitivity to World War II vets
Susan B. Komon's living memorial color
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To find Kenyon you must travel far
He has great spirituality
Is not an ecclesiastical star
A friendship not older than the hills
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If toys were unlimited then Christmas could stay
A childhood joy staid every day
But another realm this vision does not tell
A kingdom called love that we seek to sell.
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The child took first in his sport nationally
A trinity of gold medals and almost predictable offers
'A once in a life time opportunity' the father assures me
amidst the chaos that follows.
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