Category: Poem
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Mountains and Ponytails
They used to say in martial arts: “Beyond the mountains are mountains” It was painted as a mural on the back of the building It seems like since at least 7th grade I’ve been countin’ I remember the way the old Sensei would say it was a little chilling It was like the 70-something-year-old man…
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Camouflage on the Beach
There’s sand in my iced coffee And some added sea salt on the edge of the cup I took a sip after my pup came out of the bay and had a lick But I wouldn’t say he’s at fault The weatherman had said it was going to rain today But we headed to the…
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Me and Fall
I love the fall I imagine a lot of people do It’s apple and cheese festivals Pumpkins in church and home vestibules There’s something melancholic about it It makes me recall Low dew points, low humidity Feels good on my joints and helps me so much in running The beach is magical, the water’s clear…
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Hello, Mr. Hermit Crab
Hello, Mr. Hermit Crab What a lovely home you have A twirly pink conch shell I wanted to put it on my shelf Till I realized you were there What a scare! I’m sorry I put you through a hurricane Scooping you along with a Chuck-It stick Through the clear water My inner tourist-oceanographer is…
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Old Country
I’m not sure what happened to country music The new “hot” songs just leave me feeling ick Singing about booze and bars – whiskey and beer Leaves me wondering where the old artists are The new ones try to serenade something pretty But it’s pain to my ears Cheap love and convenience Desperate tunes Rap-pop-hip-hop-twang …
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The Dumpster and the Amazon Truck
It’s a big blue container full of stuff Ironically somewhat akin to the Amazon truck Except the former is not on wheels It’s a little more beat up too It gives off a somber feel Outside my neighbor’s house Just the other day I saw him step out Now it’s someone else – three people,…
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September Beach
Does your mind ever race Is it always on the chase? I like to think of a Scripture: whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable – anything that is excellent or praiseworthy Doesn’t that paint a nicer picture than the news? You know, today where I live, the sky was blue I took my…
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Unstirred
On an evening stroll There’s a pretty family walking A girl on her mini bicycle I think about my goals As my husband and I are talking Strangely, I don’t feel I’m missing out – even a little When I see women with babies on their hips Moms pushing strollers Or waiting at the bus…
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The Sea of Patience
I went into health care to help people But I’ve found myself drowning in unknowns Along with all the paperwork I take home I’m never fighting cancer or heart disease Day in and out I’m fighting insurance companies But this isn’t just me whining Real heroes don’t do that, I’m finding Plus, it’s futile But…
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