The Works of A. Workman

By Harold A. Workman Jr.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 13, 2011
• ISBN: 9781469130200

Harold A. Workman Jr.

I have been writing poetry the majority of my life. I was a hard-working contractor that worked for people in all walks of life. Poetry is my way of sharing. My poetry is about good times and bad times, parents and children showing we are all the same with a bit of individualism. I hope you enjoy and relate to my writings. Thanks Nick for your help in finally getting this book published.

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The Works Of

A Workman

Harold A. Workman Jr.

Copyright © 2011 by Harold A. Workman Jr.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2011961700

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4691-3019-4

                   Softcover                                 978-1-4691-3018-7

                   Ebook                                      978-1-4691-3020-0

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CONTENTS

Biography

When Your Dues Are Paid

Hearten Yourself

Thinking Now!

Inside Words

Go For The Goals

Hard Times

Stand Up Tall

Hug Your Child

If Life Was Easy

Rejoice

Treasures

Long-Distance Relationships

How Many Times

Dreams

Many A Moment

Peace Of Mind

Another Day

Looking Back

Keep Yourself Busy

Fate

Heart’s Feelings

Who Knows

We Have Strength

Expectations

My Land

Time For A Child

At The Computer

Judge Not

Job Well Done

As Knowledge Grows

Battle To Exist

Sad Good-Byes

Listen, My Friends

A Matter Of Time

Nothing Is Free

Change Of Seasons

Friendship Lies

Just To Be Strong

A Ray Of Warmth

Outstretched Hands

Don’t Strike Out

Stars Are Shining

Trust

Understanding

Time Is Short

Don’t Burn Bridges

Kissed By The Sun

There’s A Price

Parents

Inspire Me, Lord

Be Not Afraid

Living On

It’s So Sad

Thank You

Precious Time

Awakened By The Sun

Troubled Minds

Traveling The Highway

Roads I’ve Traveled.

Going To Make It

Fishing In Life

Let Tears Fall

Reaching Out

Remembering Our Children

Life’s Wonders

Dread

Chances

Romance

To Those That Suffer

Standing Tall

Although We Worry

Touch Me With A Smile

Don’t Hesitate

Being A Patient

I Remember

Although We’re Weak

The Greatest Gift

Florida Hurricane, 1999

Make My Life Worth Being

One Step At A Time

Hear The Laughter

Look Beyond

We All Have Needs

Someone Out There

The Struggle

Just A Working Man

Respect The Man

Let’s Take A Moment

So Tired Of Waiting

A Piece Of Us Remains

Look Around

This Is Life

It’s Okay

Life’s Full Of Surprises

It’s A Talent

Lost

Words I’ve Said

Open Mind And Heart

Look At Me

Fleeting Moments

Near Or Far

Dreamland

Take Life’s Test

Reach Out

Our Kids

Beware Of The Wolves

Coffee

New Day

Taste The Spice

Danger Online

Encouragement

Sharing The Burden

Another Chat Night

Our Kids

Never Enough

Patience

Emotions

Blessed With A Smile

Walking Alone

Parent Test

Here’s To You

Just Remember

Get Out

Winds Blowing Free

Make Friendships Last

Life’s Lines

There’s A Reason

Looking

Another Day

Reach Down Deep

A Must

Take Your Time

Sorrow

When Work Is Done

Winds That Bring Changes

Trust

Confused

Touch Me

Looking For Knowledge

Time

Smiles

Within Our Minds

World Online

Seeking Help

Life’s How You Make It

Here’s To You

Another Moment

Few Words

Time Spent Alone

Night

Friendship

Space Of Our Own

Going Through Life Alone

Making It

Think

Love

Thinking

My Friend

A Day Of Blessings

The Moon

Hopes And Desires

All Is Gone

Drifting Along

We All Tempt Fate

Searching

Reaching Out By Me

Our Minds’ Wheels Turning

Let It Go

Take Your Time

Just Because

Realizing

Always Thinking

Looking

The Plan

Work Ethics

Inside

New Day

Make Those Dreams Come True

Get Off Your Knees

Time For Change

Extra Mile

Love Has Passed

Going On

Because Of You

Alone

Heart Thoughts

Reflecting

Time To Be

Whispering Thoughts

My Therapy

Love Has Passed

Emotions Of A Love

Memories Of Love

Taking Time

Betrayed Again

Erase My Pain

Take A Little Time

As Time Goes By

Life Costs

Harder The Chore

Common Goals

Soul Fibers

Can’t Always Say

Road Stops

Reflecting

BIOGRAPHY

I have been writing poetry the majority of my life. I was a hard-working contractor that worked for people in all walks of life. Poetry is my way of sharing. My poetry is about good times and bad times and parents and children, showing we are all the same with a bit of individualism. I hope you enjoy and relate to my writings. Thanks, Nick, for your help in finally getting this book published.

WHEN YOUR DUES ARE PAID

When you pay your dues all day.

And yet your problems seem to stay.

When your arms get weary and your mind does too, remember what I say to you.

Brother and Sister, there’s always another who stares at the stars.

Trying to figure out who the hell they are.

I know one purpose was meant to be,

And that’s for life not to be all that easy.

Just remember, we all have a load to bear.

It must be done no matter who cares.

When I feel alone and I shed my tears.

I just look at the stars and say, Maybe next year.

One thing I know as I’ve gone through life,

I’ve encountered the pain and the strife.

I’ve lost brothers in war and fire.

I’ve been a stripteaser and chauffer for hire.

I’ve been martial-arts instructor and ballet dancer.

I’ve done most everything in search of the answer.

One thing is for sure, the feelings are so real.

We must be patient and keep pushing on until, until we reach our peak and have reached the end.

It’s up to us and not others whether we succeed or win.

—Harry May, 1984

Once the words are written

That trouble our minds

A little piece of solitude

We hope to fully find

For when thoughts are troubled

And our days seem gray.

We need to find peace

In some earthly way.

So in my writings

I clear my thoughts

It’s a form of therapy

That can’t be bought

For some, it works.

While for others it doesn’t

But we never will know

Unless our thoughts we’ve wrote.

So take some time

To ease your pain

Write down your thoughts

And free your brain.

—Harry, February 26, 2000

HEARTEN YOURSELF

When all seems lost—

And everything is high in cost!

Just hang on and soon you’ll see

That bright sunlit horizons can truly be.

Just pay the dues that must be paid

And things will work out someway

Try to smile when you’re sad and blue

Keep