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Far above rubies is she with luster that shames the pearl more precious than countless gems more radiant than sun-kissed gold more brilliant than diamond sands- Is she A vessel of virtue is she with waters of fountains pure A mother to tender hearts A sister to souls that yearn A wife to pure intent- Is she Prized beyond price is she Behold, how her acts unfurl! Unblemish by time and times Unstained by a world of pain Yes, Far Above Rubies- Is she By Richard Morris

The Frowning Clown . Once there was a frowning clown Who turned his world upside down . His upside was his downside now His downside was his frown side now . He poured out juice that just fell up And nothing ever reached his cup . All his life it was the same He'd get all wet from rising rain . Whenever he'd look up he'd see The very place his feet should be . He wasn't happy now at all Why, standing up he'd always fall . So, when he came to his wits end He bent as far as he could bend . Until h… Continue

The Summer in your smile The Summer in your smile is warmth The June that fills your eyes brings day A light that brightens cloud-filled skies A hope that lifts a flagging heart A glow that sweeps a burdened thought away The August of your hair tinged gold The touch of rose that scents the wind How could I forget a day The July sun...the endless play The lazy afternoons that stay and you By Richard Morris

I went for a walk yesterday---a windy day--and wrote this: SEPTEMBER WIND September wind of passion Blow! Let thy robe billow over water Thy hand stretch to leaf and bough Come! Push against the mountain Awake the tree Announce thyself! The forest is moved at the sound of thy coming- The tremble-leaf at thy presence Haste! Winter with her sullen silence cometh... Throw wide thy gate Let loose thy splendor Till the sky with thy glory Tame the sun Quench the earth Revive! Give life… Continue