Chiriquí Chatter

The other day I was walking by the David Public Library and noticed another plaque with a different poem written by Santiago Delgado Anguizola. This one is “Soy Chiricano”. You may remember his poem Al Volver from a previous post. While another translation would be appreciated, that is not the theme of this post.
You will [...]

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By Don Ray Williams (Para Giancarlo y Giancarlo)
April 29,2008
I’ll tell you a story of long long ago,
Of how two people met and how their love did flow.
As each would look in the other’s eyes,
Their intense feelings, they could not disguise.
But fate stepped in, as it sometimes does,
And he had to move, for work, and leave [...]

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Wish I were the author, but the author is unknown.
Plant three rows of peas:
Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul
Plant four rows of squash:
Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness
Plant four rows of lettuce:
Lettuce be faithful
Lettuce be kind
Lettuce be happy
Lettuce really love one another
No garden should be without turnips:
Turnip for service when needed
Turnip to help one another
Turnip [...]

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by Don Ray Williams
March 10, 2008
You may consider me a little bit crazy.
But I really enjoy walking and picking up daisies.
Bright yellow and orange and white ones too,
When you find happy flowers, there is no way to feel blue.
Sometimes on my walk, a bunny I’ll see,
All furry and happy and bouncing with glee,
Or a bright [...]

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While I was at the airport the other day, I noticed this large plaque on the wall, where you leave and return from Aero Perlas / TACA flights. I can understand enough to tell that this is a beautiful poem.

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By Don Ray Williams
December 21, 2007
Come and lie down beside me.
Rest your head upon my chest.
Hold my hand gently,
And my dear, I’ll confess.
I have seen better days than these.
I was something in my youth.
I used to slay dragons with ease,
Before I became so long in the tooth.
You’ve missed my best of times.
I don’t have much [...]

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Each New Day Is A Gift
by Don Ray Williams
October 12, 2007
The alarm clock sounds and it’s time to rise,
With one brush of the hand, wipe the sleep from your eyes.
Take a deep breath and feel your spirits lift,
Fell lucky your alive, because each new day is a gift.

Listen to the birds chirp as they bring [...]

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By Don Ray Williams
August 30, 2007
Well, it’s been some time since I last wrote,
Seems like I never find the time.
So before I go on my way today,
I thought I’d tell you what’s on my mind.
Been readin the paper way too much,
It’s really getting quite depressing,
This world of ours sure is in a mess,
On this there’s [...]

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By Don Ray Williams
June 20, 2006
I have things to do that I know I oughta,
But I can’t get um done cause I just don’t wanta.
So they’re are sittin in my “To Do” list,
And I’m trying to pretend that they don’t exist.
Have you ever kinda felt that way,
Where nothing is black or white, just sorta gray,
And [...]

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By Don Ray Williams
March 4, 2007
As James Dean was known to say
“Dream as if you will live forever,
Live as if you will die today.”
Imprint those words within your mind,
To remind yourself of,
The best way to spend your time.
Putting off till tomorrow will leave things undone,
That will only cause regret,
When your time has come.
Tell those you [...]

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