I, Vincent Dylan Ralph, Lawrence Academy, Merry Hill, NC, graduating class of ’09, would like to join ‘The Daily Lily’ in congratulating all the Grads of 2009. We hope and pray for your success in every way. I wrote the following poem and had the opportunity to recite it at one of our graduating ceremoniesContinue reading “Congratulation to the Grads of 2009”
Category Archives: Short Story
Old Hands
The place where the school stood is empty now, And bears only shades of the past. The laughter of children is no longer heard, Yet many sweet memories last.
My Pledge
Memorial Day Remembering those who paid the price To heed their country’s call Thus sparing us the tyrants heel Did gladly give their all.
David David
This psalm of David sixty-nine So thrills this aged heart of mine. For sake of rhyme, I paraphrase, To speak of David’s wayward ways.
My Mother’s Crowns
The New Jerusalem has been Prepared as the mother of us all That great city, the Holy Jerusalem will be filled with sons and daughters From the nations
My Mother
You never knew my mother, did you? Ah, you missed a good one there. A member of an angel band Came quietly and took her hand, And led her off somewhere.
Mama’s New Dress
“I really don’t like that dress at the store: This old one I wear suits me fine.” But why is that longing look in her eyes? And why do her eyes seem to shine? She says to herself, “I’ll buy some new shoes: That boy of ours needs a pair.” Something that should have beenContinue reading “Mama’s New Dress”
Noah’s Story (age 10)
One day this boy named Noah was fishing. He had a huge blue marlin on. He was thinking about the future. “With this fish I would get a trophy. I would sell the trophy and buy a better fishing rod. With this fishing rod I would be able to catch bigger fish.” While he wasContinue reading “Noah’s Story (age 10)”
Thoughts of mine
I wish I could stay home and paint today. Make an ordinary piece of wood take on life I wish I could play in my garden and water and weed and smell the sweet fragrance of Spring But I guess I’ll go to my classroom and polish a few students and water and watch themContinue reading “Thoughts of mine”
Think About It
So many times I talk with friends, Unhappy with their lot. If they could change just what they are, They do so, like as not.
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