RAA Writers Group and Musicians @ Peninsula Hospital Rehab Center

Sunday 26 June 2011 We presented a show of poetry,short stories,music and song to a group of 30 to 40 patients and their guests. I was priviledged to read two poems "Voices" and "True Thanks" The audiance and staff were very receptive to the entire show. I came away with a deeper understanding of audiance reaction and appreciation to a presentation. All were entertained and extended an invite for a return appearance. My Poems:

VOICES
The urge arrives and there is no choice
You must obey this inner voice
The first is to leave the womb
The final to enter the tomb
What comes between is your call
To yourself be true stand tall

Life is not a constant pleasure
But is always a God given treasure
There will be moments of doubt
Problems puzzles to figure out
You must realize you are not alone
Your fate already carved in stone

The urge you feel and can’t deny
Is His guidance from on high
Live life overcome its trials
Love life enjoy its smiles

TRUE THANKS
It comes from deep within
Not always at the end
Sometimes when we begin
Expressed in many a way
Not necessary for us to say

A big thumbs up A raised cup
A shy smile a broad grin
A simple nod or slap of skin
A wagging tail Will never fail

Your plight will never be so low
That true thanks you can notshow
Face each day as a precious gift
Your neighbor’s spirits try to lift
Do not let a day go bye
Without giving thanks on high

My sincere thanks to all who participated and viewed this show. Ed Broderick

My Guys

With the glow of Father'sDay still in my heart I went back and checked a few oldies. I have truly been blessed

1^st Little Girl

My 1^st little girl had a party today

To celebrate her birthday

Although its been many a year

I still remember it crystal clear

Such a beautiful gift I couldn’t believe

I’d ever deserve or live to receive

But there she was in the arms of my wife

A source of pride for the rest of my life

You are grown now with girls of your own

I hope the past years to you have shown

That my love and pride for you has grown

Forever and always you will be

My 1^st little girl



Down the block to School(1975)Church(2000)

Patricia went to school the other day
I kissed her and sent her on her way

In distance it isn't very far
By foot a few minutes, a few seconds by car

But that day she started a journey that will go on and on

Each lesson each day
Carries her further away

A baby no more Patricia has started
A baby no more Patricia has parted

Tears to my eye my heart heaves a sigh
My child is growing
I bid her goodbye

(2000)Across the street to Church

The journey continues with another short trip
not even a stroll more like a skip

To the alter I'll take her to give her away
To be happy forever dear GOD I do pray

As today she is
Mrs Michael Tolve

TOGETHER

All the flowers that were

Or will be

Together

Do not equal the beauty

Of thee

 



Father's Day

Wrote one yesterday received two today.  Enjoying the day at home with the kids droping in to wish me well. I am blessed to have such a loving family. First I wrote "DAD" Then my Kathaleen presented me with her "My Hero My Dad".The Tolves arrived and my Jessica handed me her Father's Day Card. What a day! I am pleased beyond words and the day is still young

Dad

Every day of my life my father was there

Reading the paper in his favorite chair

Never seen in the morning during the week

Gone to his job a living to seek

In the evening upon his return

All the kids heads to the front door would turn

To see him embrace and hug our mom

Gave us all a glimpse of his Gaelic charm

A gentle man to all that he knew

To his family and faith was unwaverly true

Too many times I have failed as a son

To show my gratitude he had lovingly won

No longer here to hear me say

To heaven I turn and softly pray

Dad I love you and I hope to be

As good a father as you were to me

Eddie

June 2011

My Hero, My Dad

Of all the fathers on this place we call earth

I was blessed to be able to call you daddy at birth

You have always been my hero, a pillar of strength to us all

When I think back on the past, countless memories I recall

Like when I was young and on the beach we would walk

To Fitzgerald’s for a hot dog and a heart to heart talk

Telling me stories of your childhood and growing up in the Heights

Kissing booboos and calming my fears on cold stormy nights

Then later on as an adult when I needed guidance in life

I knew I could count on you in good times or strife

Every memory I have of you brings a smile to my face

When it comes to being a great dad, hands down you win the race

So thanks daddy for the woman you have helped me become

I am so grateful you’re my dad, without a doubt you’re number one

Happy Father’s Day!!!

Kathleen

Dear Poppop

Happy Father’s Day

Today is a special day

It is a day to say

Happy  Father’s  Day

The month it’s in is not May

But the month it’s in is June

A day for father appreciation to bloom

Love  Jess

Jessica Tolve

  

Elizabeth's Pomp & Circumstance

If you haven't experienced it yet be prepared to in the future. To sit back and witness a grandchild receive a diploma is  truly a moving event. One that everyone should be blessed to have. Today I saw my first of what I hope will be many. God Speed

Elizabeth's

Pomp & Circumstance

The band played that tune

As familiar as our nightly moon

We stood waved and cheered

As the student body appeared

There!   There she is.

My beautiful Liz

Oh how proud I am to see

Her march on stage a face of glee

A smile I've enjoyed for many years

Warmed my heart and dried my tears

My Elizabeth received her degree today

3.5 GPA PhiThetaKappa she's on her way

To face a life of success and joy

In all she does in her employ

Know I am very proud you

May God Bless You in all you do

Love Poppop

Ed Broderick

I WONDER

This past Sunday at Mass a young father with his son sat in front of me. When it was time to wish each other peace I said to the man and the boy "God Bless You" and they said to me "Peace". After awhile I overheard the lad ask his dad "Why didn't that man wish us Peace and instead said God Bless You"? His dad said they would ask me. After mass had ended he inguired and I replyed I thought God would know better than I what it is that they needed. 

I  Wonder

What is it that we pray for
We wish each other to strive for
It seems never to be attained
Nor easily explained
I have lived a long life
And have always witnessed strife
Many words have been used
To keep us all confused
Our entire history
Is not a mystery
War has been forever
Peace has been never
By any other name
War my friend is still the same
Be it a Crusade for God above
Or a viscous show for satan below
It’s been with us since time began
I wonder if we take a stand
Can Peace befall our land
I wonder I wonder

Ed Broderick



Dead or Alive

Obama says so  and I wonder is it true. Do not trust him but when USN SEALs state mission completed I know the deed has been done. Thank God we still have patriotic men in this country. Seabees Can Do  SEALs Did Do

DEAD  or ALIVE

They say they got him not in a cave

Did him in then denied him a grave

The news came on all the channels

Created a circus minus the camels

Champagne spilled voices raised

Flag and country loudly praised

It must be true Obama  says so

He is the man running the show

I don’t know what to believe

He might have something up his sleeve

The “Enlistment line” did not increase

Folks must think we are at Peace

Dead or Alive

Alive      is       NOW

Dead   is  FOREVER

Ed Broderick



De Ja Vue

There are days when things seem strange to you. Places you are not familiar with but feel you've been to before. People you dont know but are not sure if you have met in the past. Mysterious feelings unanswered questions life can be complex at times.

De jaVue

So sure I am I know you well

Why then your name I can not tell

Your deep  soft eyes

I feel sure I recognize

Yet I wonder why I don’t recall

Just who you are after all

It seems I see you in a dream

Hidden by a cloud of steam

Now and then a lucky chance

I catch of you a quick glance

Yes its then I see your deep soft  eyes

Once again it is you I recognize

A new day is born at the crack of dawn

Another chance for us to dance

To hold you tight with all my might

Your face and kiss I truly miss

My darling in time you will be mine