Monthly Archives: June 2009

Know Your Place

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oliver

A prince asked his father, “Why have you established food banks for the poor but have not provided schools for them?” The king explained, “Son, it is our duty to aid the poor, but in return, it is their duty to keep their place.”

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Ecology

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Oliver

The Raritan River runs ruddy and red And all of the fish that were in it are dead.

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The Manatee

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Oliver

The Manatee on us bestows Two droopy eyes, a bulbous nose– How lucky that the Manatee Is not obsessed with vanity.

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To My Wife, as Nurse

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Oliver

Your ministry, your angel’s touch Beyond what words can tell, Your healing love. These mean so much That I will soon be well.

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