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old age, technology MaryJane Nordgren old age, technology MaryJane Nordgren

‘puter

if there is a way to frustrate me

my computer will find it

banishing my belief i am not

just an old lady but young enough

still to at least know how to

turn it on

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inner strength, maturity MaryJane Nordgren inner strength, maturity MaryJane Nordgren

even i

retribution, ‘getting even’

are the steps a child takes

before she realizes her inner

strength and ability to ‘live

and let-live’ in the effort

to heal, not only herself

but those around her

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security, children MaryJane Nordgren security, children MaryJane Nordgren

foundation of value

self-worth, knowing i am loved

that is what i work to have all children

take within themselves to enable each

to respect self and those other uncertain beings struggling to find place in

the enormity of unsure relationships

and hints of danger

to have strength of foundation

to be able to respect us all and see

fellow humans with caring

and compassion

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seeing MaryJane Nordgren seeing MaryJane Nordgren

i am

comment from Eileen gives author hope

 that you do not see me

does not make me invisible

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family, gift MaryJane Nordgren family, gift MaryJane Nordgren

one payment, two rewards

poem about a rare opportunity in my family

 aching to help my independent offspring

whose pride of self and generous spirit

i would not hurt for any gain

and now i can assist by spending

what i would have at any rate

but applying it to a cost she could not pay

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