Andedge

It’s all very well to have courage and skill And it’s fine to be counted a star, But the single deed with its touch of thrill Doesn’t tell the man you are; For there’s no lone hand in the game we play, We must work to a bigger scheme, And the thing that counts in … Read more

Courage isn’t a brilliant dash, A daring deed in a moment’s flash; It isn’t an instantaneous thing Born of despair with a sudden spring It isn’t a creature of flickered hope Or the final tug at a slipping rope; But it’s something deep in the soul of man That is working always to serve some … Read more

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn … Read more

Speak gently! – It is better far To rule by love, than fear Speak gently – let not harsh words mar The good we might do here! Speak gently! – Love doth whisper low The vows that true hearts bind; And gently Friendship’s accents flow; Affection’s voice is kind. Speak gently to the little child! … Read more

My computer has always been so brainy and smart – It seems to know mountains of information by heart. If I type in a question, and give my mouse a click, My computer always gives me the answer really quick! But of late, my computer has been behaving badly too, It’s so absent-minded, that I … Read more

Having a friend is like planting a flower Show love and kindness it one day will bloom Let’s be aware as we walk on this planet Even the tiniest creature needs room. Lessons in life aren’t always so simple Nothing you’re given will ever come free Even the smallest of gifts deserves “thank you” I … Read more

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:Its loveliness increases; it will neverPass into nothingness; but still will keepA bower quiet for us, and a sleepFull of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathingA flowery band to bind us to the earth, Some shape of beauty moves away … Read more

Every soul that touches yours – Be it the slightest contact – Get there from some good; Some little grace; one kindly thought; One aspiration yet unfelt; One bit of courage For the darkening sky; One gleam of faith To brave the thickening ills of life; One glimpse of brighter skies – To make this … Read more

“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly, “Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I’ve many curious things to show when you are there.” “Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “to ask me is in … Read more