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I'm a Baptist Minister since 17 years old (retired as pastor of Victory Park Baptist Church,for 22 and 1/2 years, on April 9, 2003). Married on May 25,1972. Have two children both are in the ministry. Four grandkids.Have had Parkinson Disease since 1985. Have two Deep Brain Stimulaters inserted in brain, to prevent the symptoms of the disease. Doing very well with them.
I prefer rhyming poetry, different types of rhyming. Enjoy some free verse, write a little free verse. Most of my poems are about life, some are purely fictitious. I do a considerable number of poems with spiritual themes.
I'm into gardening, antique cars, genealogy and people.I am a distant relative of Edgar Allan Poe, direct cousin of actress Tallulah Bankhead, relative of Quannah Parker, Commanche Chief, kith and kin of Robert Fulton.
I love this site, it challenges me in writing my poetry. I have met and made new friends on this site. Have several poems published. I write a lot of folklore, poems and story form.

My Poetry

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  • Eyes Speak
    Truthful eyes.
    0 lines, 1 comment, November 10
  • Misconceptions
    A penny saved is a penny earned. (It's really a saying of Benjamin Franklin, in "Poor Richard's Almanac".) Money is the root of all evil. (It's really, "the love of money is the root of all evil.)
    4 lines, 2 comments, December 16, 2007
  • The Soul Snatcher
    She plays her violin at night, With slowly fading candle light.
    16 lines, 3 comments, December 12, 2007. In Dark, Thoughts
  • Eves Children
    The first two sons of Eve, to whom she gave birth, Named Abel and Cain, one was of Heaven the other Earth.
    10 lines, 2 comments, December 10, 2007. In Spiritual, Life

My Stories

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  • The Breath of Hell
    “He was a despicable man. His breath was smelly and hot. Everyone who knew him despised him. It wasn't his appearance that people despised. His appearance was odd, I admit. Som
    1411 lines, 7 comments, July 14, 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Crime, Fiction, Horror
  • The Rose
    “A Rose, by any other name, is still a Rose.” The Grape Hyacinths kept singing it over and over, “a Rose, by any other name, is still a Rose.” “Doesn’t it make you sick, hearin
    523 lines, 2 comments, July 14, 2004. In <200 lines, Childrens, Inspirational, Spiritual
  • Tadpole Tails
    “Well” said grandpa frog. “Let me tell you about being a little tadpole. It was a bright sunny day. There were a few wisps of feathery, white clouds floating in a light, blue s
    927 lines, 1 comment, July 14, 2004. In <200 lines, Childrens, Humor, Other

Guest Book

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  • HeavenScent4U on May 26, 2007
    I just wanted to stop by and say Thank You for commenting my poem. Be Well and Be Blessed
  • FaeryPixieFey on July 16, 2006
    I read the breath of hell-but I couldn't figure out how to comment-format was different than most. This poem was excellent. I absolutely loved every word of it!! That was one great read. Robinrae.
    Edited on Jul 16, 12:07 because 'spelling'.
  • Dead Star--x on July 14, 2006
    If you want to be a part of it you can, but I'm not a christian or really religious at all, and I seem to more fall off the path then walk it...
    Knowing that if you still would like to be you can! Just tell me which member you'd enjoy the most!
    ~Abused
  • Night Hope on November 7, 2005
    Hey, neighbor!!! I'm in Oklahoma City...Thanks for coming by...be well, Poet... Wanda

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