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Doña Margarita
Given name of Margarita Bernabé Ramona Guzman. Husband of José Odilón Ledesma. Mother of Faustino, Manuela, my mother Christina, Emily, Catherine, Melesio, and Eduardo. She lived a generous portion of years. I am thankful that I have shared some … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, Family History, growing old, heart breaks, Oxnard, San Jose, Spanish
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The Old Place
I grew up in the Santa Clara Valley. My school years were in the 1950’s and 60’s. Many years ago on a family outing to visit the relatives in Oxnard, my family took us to the Ventura County Courthouse. I … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, California History, Family History, Oxnard, Santa Clara
Tagged California, family, History of Oxnard
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Th’ Brave One World
We crossed th’ Ocean Sea We who dared We filled oor sails At th’ mercy o’ th’ trade win’s We left th’ Old World An’ found th’ One World We wer humble men o’ th’ sea It was nae oor … Continue reading
Nocturn
This night time passing, This darkened dome that reigns upon us all in our hour o’ fear, This nightly milling o’ th’ stars, Showers doon upon us its blessed meteors o’ darkness, moistens th’ sighted eye an’ brings rest tea … Continue reading
Th’ Bad Air
Days o’ nights, nights o’ thunder Winds tha’ bring th’ plagues o’ nightfall, Dip your hyssop intae th’ bloody pool an’ Pray th’ Dark One shall pass by. Thare be weeping on oor shores, An’ in oor camps. Thare be … Continue reading
Ogygia
I am Calypso An’ I wull gi’e yee shelter I wull be yer safe harbor I wull be yer singer o’ songs I wull spread me golden wings An’ spare yee frea th’ storm thare wull be nae place else … Continue reading
The Land o’ Nod
What is the way? Whaur be the land o’ oor deliverance? Whaur can I find me rest? Whaur be the gentle waters? Whaur be the soothing rays awe Sun? Though I be a humble man Not worthy o’ the prize … Continue reading
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Bairns o’ th’ Lord
Wha’ be th’ recompence faur yer soul? Wha’ be th’ value tha’ ye place upon it? Whaur be stowed away thy hidden treasure? Whaur be th’ keeper awe th’ gate? Who wull be standing by yer side Whe’ th’ battle … Continue reading
Ere’thin is Brok’n
Th’ worl’ we left behind is in tatters. Wars, famines, plagues Attack at oor very will tae live. Here, oan th’ far side o’ this orb Th’ win’ is idle. For weeks oan end, Not a puff tea put a … Continue reading
John 6:20
Nothing finds favor. Not even th’ cauld stones Find rest inside th’ river bed. Nothing finds favor In this man’s mortal world Where none is proven worthy. Nothing finds favor. Nae beasty is called upon Tae send doon destruction. Nothing … Continue reading
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