Category Archives: Poetry I Wrote

Ever Since

Posted on January 17, 2013 by russtowne

The story in the poem below actually happened, and continues still. Russ “What do you believe is your most important job of being a wife?” “To protect his heart” she declared in front of fifty men that day “My most … Continue reading →

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What Do You Say?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by russtowne

This morning I received a wonderful gift from a dear reader and gifted friend whom I’ve never met. Thank you, Meg. This one is for you: What Do You Say? What do you say When someone does something so kind … Continue reading →

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The Treasure

Posted on January 16, 2013 by russtowne

There are pieces of my spirit In all that I create Offers of connectedness I hope will resonate May you find that what I write Is loving, kind, and true And invites a deeper delving Into the treasure that is … Continue reading →

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No Doubt

Posted on January 14, 2013 by russtowne

I have No doubt That it Is when I look Within That I Will thrive Without –Russ Towne

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A Beautiful Choice

Posted on January 14, 2013 by russtowne

I just read a saying at https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/I-stop-for-suffering/263956387017672?sk=photos_stream that I liked and thought you might too: “It’s up to you to find beauty in the ugliest days.” When I read it, this popped into my head: A Beautiful Choice Ugly is … Continue reading →

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May This Prove to Be True for You

Posted on January 14, 2013 by russtowne

One of my dear daughters-in-law is carrying my second grandchild. She has experienced extreme morning sickness that often lasts all day even with medication. I often think of what she is going through to bring My Beloved’s and my second … Continue reading →

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Naturally

Posted on January 13, 2013 by russtowne

All those who love nature Probably also love their lives For nature is full of life And happy lives are full of love. –Russ Towne

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No Need For a Key

Posted on January 13, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw a saying at Ute’s delightful blog at http://utesmile.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/what-is-happiness/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 that I really love: “There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.” Thank you for sharing this great quote, Ute. So much truth and wisdom in … Continue reading →

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Adversity and Me

Posted on January 13, 2013 by russtowne

I can choose to let adversity Weaken or strengthen me The choice is mine Every time Russ

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Breaking Free

Posted on January 12, 2013 by russtowne

My heart aches when I see Tortured souls in society They toil, fret, and scheme To chase someone else’s dream So desperate in their quest For material success They jump through hoops In all the right ways To find only … Continue reading →

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