My job was very stressful, Such a frantic fast-paced life. I wished I could do NOTHING, Like my lovely stay home wife. Well God must have heard my thoughts Because, He said he could arrange Just that kind of duty swap, If I’d really like to change.
Later on that very night, While [...]
Entries from January 2001 ↓
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Woman’s Work
January 1st, 2001 — Married Life
Assistant(s)
January 1st, 2001 — General Humor
Bill is a great magician, He really is quite good. He made a pretty girl appear From a statue made of wood.
He hired her, as assistant, To help him with his show. She quickly joined the union And demanded much more dough.
One night he sawed the girl in two Which caused [...]
SCARY PLACE
January 1st, 2001 — Poems for Children
I went into a scary place;
I was as frightened as could be.
Sis said I shouldn’t be afraid
Of goblins that I couldn’t see.
But lurking there, on every wall,
Were sneering ugly looking things
With blood red hair and painted face,
Each pierced with bones and silver rings.
Loud scratching sounds and rhythmic chants
That spoke of sudden doom and gloom
And [...]
Snow Boots
January 1st, 2001 — Poems for Children
Little Joe’s snow boots were missing And he was making quite a fuss. Teacher told him he must hurry Or he was going to miss his bus.
She pointed to the last two boots Near the radiator, by the stair. She said, ”Joe, aren’t those your boots, That pair of white ones sitting there?” [...]
Of Growing Concern
January 1st, 2001 — Poems for Children
Mom says I’m just a baby But babies always grow. I know that that’s the truth ‘Cause Mommy told me so.
Now I have got a problem ‘Cause I’m afraid of heights. I think of it quite often As Mommy feeds me bites.
My chair’s already tallest I’m sure you are aware. Today [...]

Wayne Edwards is a native Texan, graduate of Texas A&M University, and retired Air Force officer. He lives, with his wife Ruth, on a fish farm in Texas, in an underground house he built himself. Wayne can be reached via e-mail at 