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Spring is Singing

Spring is singing

Crescent Moon shining in the sky, winter saying it’s last goodbyes.
Shadows dancing on Frozen ponds, spring is singing I’m coming home.
Rain starts falling from the sky, winter is saying its last goodbyes.
Spring is singing I’m coming home. Flowers are pushing from beneath the snow.
Spring is still singing, I’m coming home. Rain is falling from up above to wash away the fallen snow.
But yet, spring is still singing I’m coming home. Look for me it won’t be long – spring is singing, I’m coming home, look for me it won’t be long.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Through The Day

THROUGH THE DAY

Have you ever had a day that was full of disappointments,
Have you ever had a day that just didn’t go your way.
This is when you should reach out for understanding.
And throw your hands up for mercy and guidance that will get you through the day.
Because every day is a journey, and some may get lost along the way.
So, raise your hands up to the heavens and say – God help me make it through the day.
I may be lost without your wisdom, but can you show me the way to a brighter day.
I know I shouldn’t be thinking about tomorrow, because I have so much to do today.
If I can just lean to your understanding, I know I can make it – through the day

By Lenny Jaynes

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In My Heart

IN MY HEART

You brought me home; you tuck me in. You said this is the beginning, this is where life begins.
You promised me we would never part. But here I am alone in the dark, tears on my pillow pain in my heart; just remember we would never part.
But now you’re gone and I don’t know why, Daddy said you were up in the sky.
I don’t know why you had to go, after you promised you would never let go.
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart – knowing you told me we would never part.
Now you’re gone and I’m all alone – just remember one thing mama I’m going to be strong. Because in my heart, that’s where you belong.
So, the journey is not over, and we will never be apart. Because we’ll always be together – here in my heart.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Will we continue to be on the Frankford Gazette?  Yes, Substack is mainly for things that are not directly related to Frankford.  If you are interested, follow the link and enter your email address. Whenever we publish something over there you will get a notice.

 

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Frankford Yellow Jackets Meet and Greet

Put on your Yellow Jackets gear and come meet and greet football historians Brian Michaels, Andrew Weicker, and sportswriter-broadcaster Ray Didinger discussing Philadelphia’s two NFL teams and signing their new histories of the two franchises.

The Historical Society of Frankford today announced it will host a “meet and greet” and authors signing of the newly published books “Frankford Yellow Jackets: Philadelphia’s First NFL Team” and “The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions II” on Dec. 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Yellow Jackets authors Brian Michaels and Andrew Weicker and Encyclopedia author Ray Didinger will have books for sale and will sign and inscribe copies at no additional charge. The event will occur at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St. The event is free and open to the public; reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is available across the street at the Frankford Friends School.

Proceeds from the sale of the books will benefit the Historical Society of Frankford, which holds the surviving Yellow Jackets records and memorabilia

Michaels and Weicker come from northeast Philly and have extensively researched the Yellow Jackets story in original records and photographs. Didinger, a longtime Philly fixture in sports journalism, celebrates the Eagles 2024 Super Bowl season and championship, including Saquon Barkely’s “Fly, Saquon, Fly” leap into football history.

About the Historical Society of Frankford Founded in 1905, the Historical Society of Frankford preserves and interprets the history of Northeast Philadelphia through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.