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The Holiday

The long drive From here to there Consisted of lively games Of “I Spy” and “The Alphabet Game”. We three girls Would entertain Mom & Dad As we sang Campfire songs In three-part harmony In the back seat Of the car. Dad would casually Turn up his marching music tape That would try To drownContinue reading “The Holiday”

Time’s Flight

Why does time, Like a little bird, Sit on a fencepost Singing its little song? Then taking wing It flits From branch to branch As it makes its nest High in the tree. Like the little bird As it makes its way Through weather unkind To greet springtime With its melodious songs Year after year,Continue reading “Time’s Flight”

Poetry Is…3

Poetry is a pleasant surprise that can improve your outlook on the world. Poets design their poems to be read aloud. People chant it, sing it, and recite it all around the world. Speaking and singing poetry has been around for 8,000 years in all cultures. Reading poetry aloud allows you to experience theContinue reading “Poetry Is…3”

Love’s Lament

My yearning heart Comes apart When I think of you I don’t know what to do. When will you see The invisible me? As I try to refrain And ignore the pain Of always knowing That our love’s not growing. Like a beautiful dove, We should share our love And sing a song That’s whereContinue reading “Love’s Lament”

Poetry Is…2

Poems can be about anything but are usually fondly associated with love. The love poem can be pleasant, beautiful, unforgettable, and moving. The love poem can get people to notice more of their own lives, sharpen their awareness, and pay attention to things they’d never considered before. The love poem can also be melancholyContinue reading “Poetry Is…2”

Wishes of Kisses

Wishes of Kisses Fly thru the air Letting you know That I really care. Streams of dreams Fill my mind’s eye As I reach for the moonlight Up in the sky. Hugs and snugs Make me melt into you And the power of love Seems really true. Herds of words Let me speak of trustContinue reading “Wishes of Kisses”

Happiness Glides

Thanks is what I give For every day that I live And for every song that I sing Happiness to you I bring. The life that I lead Plants a little seed Of forgiveness and joy To every girl and boy. I ask that a time Would somehow be fine To have laughter begin AboutContinue reading “Happiness Glides”

Poetry Is…..1

What motivates a poet to write? A poet lets words from his own imagination, intellect, and experience flow through his pen. A poet has a love of language and plays with words to create fresh, pleasant-sounding poetry. Ben Jonson said, “A good Poet’s made as well as born”, which is true. Poems are usuallyContinue reading “Poetry Is…..1”

Lost

Lost… Without a map, a compass, or a GPS. Which way to turn? Left, right, or center Are the options. Green signs along the highway Give directions, But, If you’re not a local They don’t always Make sense. Stopping At a gas station Would be a good idea. I could also Get a few snacksContinue reading “Lost”

Missing You

Missing you Is like missing a shoe I’m not very sunny When I’m walking kinda funny. Missing you And all the things you do Makes me feel sad And also very bad. Missing you Is a day very blue Is it you I am missing? Or only the kissing. Missing you I’m resigned it’s true.Continue reading “Missing You”