Walterrean Salley

2016's failures and wastage Will be quite a thing of the past Each battle fought, or vict'ry won, Will soon be like the setting sun.…

We're treading hallow ground With angels all around As grateful hearts are bowed For blessings so endowed.…

Conflicts. Physical, financial, Emotional and social. Life's battles are many—…

Accomplishments Are a bridge O'er the waters of time. And small or large,…

It's been for many a decade Part of the daily diet. The mold, and mice, and men love it; The mice eat it in quiet.…

_________________________________ A Christmas Poem Christmas is hope. Christmas is love……

_________________________________ I pray within my heart For a Christmas most bright, Filled with joy and peace.…

On this cold, gray-wintry day, The sun is nowhere to be found. Listen! I hear the rain:…

There was a humorous president, Whatever he said—that he meant. Barring all else, He made fun of himself.…

Intoxicated by the inspiration Of his trade— With mental powers at work, A true poet rarely sleeps.…

In the instant whirling Of a tornado, A father throws himself Upon a child,…

A crocodile ruled an African pond; Beneath the waters he hid. During a drought, the animals came, All “thirsty, ” with their kids.…

Thoughts are powerful. Such concepts of the mind Are ever forming images And ideas of every kind.…

The lexicon's a cool device The authors' work? Mighty nice. By it we learn that which to know It helps the intellect to grow.…

I saw a crumpled napkin, Laying on the floor, Shaped like an angel- Need I say more.…