Category: Poem
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Grandma’s House
Sunday afternoon, a pretty day in May The pup heard his mama say, “Let’s go to Grandma’s” He headed to the door His mama with leash in hand On the sidewalk, moving forward as planned Marlin, a white mixed dog jumped the fence Billy saw him coming and acted in defense He stepped in front…
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My Office
The hallway outside was empty The air, so tranquil Friday morning, the first one in, I was thankful I didn’t even bother to turn on the light With the blinds open on a spring morning it was already so bright Newcomers and some old timers say the carpet’s dull The desktop is dusty The paint…
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May
This is one of my favorite months But in walking tonight I had mixed feelings: both sad and elated Ten years ago in May I graduated Got married too Still pink and purple flowers bloom Gigantic white clouds zoom Egrets, eagles, seagulls soar A lot has ended in the last 10 years The seasons and…
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Father
Our relationship is a bit odd to most We keep each other in check without saying much No words to speak or toast No affectionate touch But there’s a deep love here, a mutual admiration In the middle of life planning, there’s a subtle celebration There’s a mirror when I look at him and the…
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The Bar
The sermon last week was different, not something you’d ever think The pastor actually said to lower the bar When I was in 9th grade my history teacher always talked about raising it Since then I’ve always questioned if I’m legit Am I smart enough, pretty enough, good enough As I’ve waltzed through the phases…
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New Creation
We live in a world of doom and gloom Even the best run places are a zoo Made up of people like me and you Earth carries on as it always has Time happens to all – no one gets a pass But even in antiquity there’s a story – a hope Of things being…
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Running Lover
It’s sort of strange how people find it funOddly enough, one of them I’ve becomeI spend a lot of money on super cushiony shoesI lace them up, hit the pavement, and then cruiseBobbing up and down, forward, propelling with my arms and legsSwimming through the airDopamine surging, a good feeling – primalEvery day my heart…
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Loki
Billy went out the back door, his usual routine At lunch time He passed right through the screen His snout met the ground He looked around Then he headed straight for the bush along the fence I watched in suspense He barked, then wagged his tail Barked some more I called him to come but…
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The Talker
I loathe knocking on the door that separates us Your space and mine, divided – on somewhat neutral ground I’m convinced there’s some tertiary force that creates this fuss I hold my breath, tap the door, then turn the knob To my dismay it swings open I was hoping somehow it wouldn’t I don’t even…
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My Front Yard
On a Thursday evening My brain is fried I made it through another busy day and no one died I can’t possibly talk to one more soul All the interaction and problem solving has taken its toll At 6:30 I go out to unwind, finally Flip flops and shorts My dog and I plop down…
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