Buffalo Gal Thyra Austin

Buffalo Gal

Thyra Austin

Some people have a cat or dog  ,

Each one with different features;

But Thyra, she has buffalo,

These huge and shaggy creatures.

She and Dan work so hard,

Truly he is her best pal;

And Thyra is to Danny boy,

A real live Buffalo Gal!

Their spread is like the Ponderosa,

Stretching it seems for miles;

The work has its own reward,

‘cause the buffalo makes them smile.

There are many questions asked,

But one from Dan seem right;

He turns to Thyra and asks…

“Buffalo Gal won’t you come out tonight?”

Happy Birthday Thyra Austin!

Don’t be shy, take your bow;

And we’ll lift our glasses high,

To the real live Buffalo Gal!

Larry Sparks

April 2013

The Happy Hodde’s

The Happy Hodde’s

Since High School days they have been together;

Through thick and thin, all kinds of weather.

Her beautiful white hair, always sweet and smiling;

Herman’s wavy hair, the same, just his serious styling.

They’ve worked hard all their life;

The happy Hodde’s, good husband and wife.

Two sons; they raised them right;

With families of their own, walking in God’s light.

Fifty-five years, this woman and man;

Celebrate with friends still hand in hand.

If you want to stay happy, live in one accord;

Keep your hearts in love, and your feet off the dash board!

Larry Sparks

                                                                       July 7, 2013

Too Soon DJ Lynch

Too Soon

DJ Lynch

Too soon the eyes are closing,

At life’s final breath;

Too soon the heart has ceased,

And they close the lid in death

We recall the vibrant young man,

So handsome and so bright;

We see his face so clearly

As his memory conjures sight.

D.J. had such a sweet spirit,

A boy of innocent state;

Forever the youth in glory.

Reunion?  We all must wait.

Too soon life is over,

With a comma placed between;

This earthly life suspended,

Move toward the heavenly scene.

D.J., now hugged in heaven,

No more limitations there;

Free from life’s dark shadows,

Alive, awake and aware!

Larry Sparks

September 2013