Getting Old

May 1st, 2005 — Quickies

They gave me a birthday party
All I got were these dumb sandals.
I didnâ€™t have a birthday cake;
They couldnâ€™t afford the candles!

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Wayne Edwards was a native Texan, graduate of Texas A&M University, and retired Air Force officer. After his retirement, he made it a goal to write and illustrate one poem every day. For the remainder of his life he entertained children and adults across Texas with his readings, and this website contains the results of his prolific talent.
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- olievea knight on Ding Dong
- gina on The Talking Frog
- wayne on My Cool Brother
- Jeremy D Edwards on Make Believe Friends
- Jeremy D Edwards on New Bathroom
Awards
Outstanding Educator Award, George Bush Presidential Library, 2015
Honorable Mention in the 2011 Wergle Flomp poetry contest
Featured member on Comic Wonder October, 2008
Finalist in the 2005 Writer's Digest Best Writer's Web Site contest
People's Choice Award 2005 - Bosque Conservatory 2nd Annual Books on the Bosque
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Inlinks to FamilyPoet.com
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