Alora M. Knight

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About Alora M. Knight

Words have always been an important part of my life. My mother taught to read before I started school and coached me through winning spelling contests. I had to learn the meaning of the words, too. I've written books and articles for Salesian Inspirational Mission, Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul, for newspapers and magazines, but receiving comments from all over the world because of Family Friend Poems has been my greatest pleasure. Knowing my words inspired, amused, and comforted is a great blessing.

I will be 100 years old next year and have been fortunate to have been able to keep busy writing poems and creating crossword puzzles - over 1500. I will see what the future brings.
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    Poems by Alora M. Knight

  • Differences

    • Published: January 2020

    in Compassion Poems

    We all come warmly from the womb,
    Unprinted pages to be filled.
    Brought forth upon the stage of life
    On which our character starts to build.

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    Alora states just how connected we are with this poem. Her ability to show how encompassing life is, is beautiful! All of us are underneath the same sky with the same sun and moon!

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  • Gifts

    • Published: October 2019

    in Beauty of Nature Poems

    I wonder if we realize
    The gifts that we've been given,
    The endless flow of beauty
    Bestowed on us by heaven.

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  • To Heck With Tech

    • Published: August 2019

    in Aging Poems

    A little old lady, I do not mind being.
    What I find I don't like are the changes I'm seeing.
    My marbles are still rolling in the right direction.
    I enjoy this old world, though it has imperfections.

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    I enjoyed your poem. I certainly know where you're coming from. When it comes to tech, I'm not tech-savvy either. It seems like every time you get things down pat, they change the whole...

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  • Seeds Of Wisdom

    • Published: March 2019

    in Children Poems

    A gardener, if he's very wise,
    When it is planting season,
    Will always use the best of seeds.
    It only stands to reason.

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  • Just Between You And Me, Lord

    • Published: March 2019

    in Faith Poems

    Just between you and me, Lord, I'd like to say
    It's not always easy to follow Your way.
    I understand what you mean by the Golden Rule--
    To create a good life, there is no better tool.

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    Such an inspirational write...If everyone on earth followed the Light, we'd then set all the wrongs to right. Imagine if every heart was filled with love and peace. What a wonderful place the...

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  • 4 years ago

I'll be 100 next year and I know what it is like to have to give up many things, although I am fortunate in that I am still producing poetry and crossword puzzles. I thank God every day for allowing me these activities that make life more interesting. Each one must do the best they can with what they have. Being cheerful tops the list. -Alora Knight

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  • Alora M. Knight
  • 4 years ago

Dear Pat, I just read your poem today and know just how you feel. I can only thank my genes for the fact I look many years younger. I wash my face once a week and slap some Lubriderm on it. One of my poems is, "We are all part of the scenery," so I try. I'm 98 and fortunate that I can still eat, sleep, walk and talk, and make crossword puzzles. Keep on keeping on, even one of your smiles might make a difference. Regards, Alora Knight

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  • Alora M. Knight
  • 5 years ago

Hi Marsha,
I have a lot of things to be thankful for, but having you for my daughter tops them all. Love, Mama

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  • 6 years ago

I was very touched by this poem because it reflects how I feel. I'm 97 and have witnessed so much. I believe we can brighten the day, no matter what the circumstances are. My greatest treasure is the file of letters I have received from all over the world (thanks to Family Friends Poems) that let me know that people have been amused, comforted, or inspired by what I wrote.

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