Poetry

A Puppy Lovestory

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A LOVE STORY

He knew he really loved her,
Right from the very start,
It only took one look,
And he wholly lost his heart.

So many guys admired her,
How could he possibly compete?
He watched her with deep longing,
So beautiful – so sweet.

He dreamed about her day and night,
How he’d like to bring her home,
To introduce her to his folks,
And declare she was his own.

Alas! Alack! Small chance he had,
She was truly out of his league,
But no way could he forget her,
He was totally intrigued.

Sometimes she seemed aloof,
Which he thought was so unkind,
Yet other times she noticed him,
And he thought that was just fine.

The young man couldn’t help it,
He completely fell in love,
He fell just like a ton of bricks
From a hundred feet above.

A terrible thing to be in love,
And to be kept apart by fate,
With no one really caring
About one’s great heartache.

But one day things seemed better,
His pain was soothed and eased,
The problem was resolved,
And his anguish was relieved.

A sign went up in the window
Of the shop on Valentine’s Day,
EVERYTHING IN THE PLACE HALF PRICE!
MUST BE SOLD TODAY!

The young man emptied his pockets,
He had just enough to buy
That doggy in the window,
The love that caught his eye!

A Prayer

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A PRAYER

Like a rose in the morning, feeling the heat of the sun
Our bodies melt together making us one
The sweetness of your body, the laughter in your voice
That special way you look at me doesn’t leave me any choice

I’ll love you til forever, I’ll love you til I die
I love the way you look at me, I love the way you sigh
Your kiss is filled with passion, your eyes filled with desire
Your lips so softly touching mine, almost like a prayer

House for rent

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HOUSE FOR RENT

I have this marvelous house for rent,
It’s refurbished every Spring,
I can hardly wait each year to see,
What sort of tenants it will bring.

Its elevation’s high enough,
That each room has a view,
Yet it’s private and secluded,
With no way to intrude.

I don’t advertise my vacancy,
Somehow, the word gets spread,
For many prospects do come looking,
Mostly couples and newlyweds.

The ambiance and decor,
I think are very nice,
Unless requirements are special,
For most needs, it would suffice.

It is small enough for two,
But large enough for four,
Or five – or six – or seven,
Or, by squeezing, even more.

It’s well built and weather-proofed,
No way can rain get in,
It’s positioned in an alcove,
So is sheltered from the wind.

It’s in a choice location,
A lovely neighborhood,
Fresh water is available,
And the food supply is good.

At last, everything’s in readiness,
The place, cleaned and dusted out,
Discreetly watching from a distance,
I wondered who would come about

My wait was not too long,
My first prospects soon arrived,
“Well, hello there,” I beamed,
“Feel free to go inside.”

So excited … all a-twitter,
They looked at me and cocked their heads,
I smiled and stepped away,
“Chirp! Chirp!” was what they said.

A penny for your thoughts

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A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

A penny for your thoughts, dear lady,
Though I am sure they’re worth much more,
You’re so lovely, yet seem so lonely,
I wonder why – whatever for?

A woman of your beauty,
Not meant to dine alone,
Does no one fill your wine glass?
Does no one wait at home?

Pensive lady, lost in thought,
What are you dreaming of?
Another time? Another place?
A past or future love?

I know inside you lies a tale,
There’s pain within your eyes,
I see an emptiness – so sad,
My dear, you tantalize.

Perhaps you’ve lost a loved one,
To death – or to another,
Both hurts – so deep – so tragic,
Do you doubt you will recover?

You will, dear lady – yes, you will,
If only I could tell you,
But in your reverie just now,
Most likely I would fail you.

In this world of your own,
In this place all by yourself,
Will you let nobody in?
Will you not come out for help?

Was that a smile on your face?
Ah, some inner thought intrigued you,
Faint, it seemed, and bittersweet,
Now gone – did it displease you?

Pretty lady, share my table,
Let me pour your wine,
No need to talk – we’ll let our thoughts
Communicate and intertwine.

I will walk you to your car,
I will see you safely on your way,
And I will thank you from my heart,
For brightening my day.

Blank Page

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Blank Page

A blank page
the promise of poetic reflection
no rules
no limitations
no critiques
totally personal

Does a writer use the blank page
to express his thoughts
or does the blank page
use the writer
to uncover the hidden
and explore possibilities?

The writer reaps rewards
accolades for his talent
but without the
mystery and
inspiration
of the blank page

The writer is mute
unable to share
provoke
inform
persuade
the blank page
not the writer
is the true instrument of creativity

Butterflies and ribbons

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Butterflies and ribbons

Butterflies and ribbons
To celebrate this day
Brought to you with happiness
With love that comes your way

Wishing you the sunshine
Wherever you may go
Peace and love to greet you
That gives a special glow

All you love surrounds you
On this your happy day
Knowing you are thought of
In a very loving way

When the day is over
And all is said and done
Knowing that your Birthday
Gave joy to everyone

For we are truly grateful
To have a chance to say
You mean so much to everyone
On this and every day.

Be a Clown

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BE A CLOWN!

“ATTENTION! ATTENTION! IF YOU PLEASE!
BOYS AND GIRLS! LADIES AND GENTS!
WITH GREAT PLEASURE AND WITH PRIDE
WE PRESENT TO YOU OUR MAIN EVENT!”

With that, the clowns came tumbling out,
Each one funnier than the other,
There must have been a dozen of them,
Stumbling over one another.

Little boys’ eyes lit up,
And Little girls stared in awe,
Pointing, squealing, giggling, shrieking
At every silly clown they saw.

They were big and little, thin and fat,
Midget-short and giant-tall,
Little folks fell in love with them,
And big folks were enthralled.

They wore purple poke-a-dotted vests,
And chartreuse pantaloons,
Yellow socks with zigzag stripes,
And crazy hats with orange plumes.

They had red noses and red cheeks
On faces painted white,
Their hair was lavender and pink,
HO HO! What a funny sight!

They romped around the circus ring,
With Chihuahua pups on sturdy ropes,
They balanced on the handlebars,
Of bicycles with flashing spokes.

We cheered, we shouted, and we clapped
Until the tears rolled down our cheeks,
We giggled and we laughed so hard
Our tummies became weak.

No wonder, the ambition
Of every kid in town
Was to run away from home,
And become a circus clown.

And sometimes even grown-ups
Said they’d throw everything away,
If fate somehow would let them
Be a clown for just a day.

So when we smile and laugh a bit,
Let others join in,
Be a clown, my caring friend,
And share a giggle and a grin.

For Ever More

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For Ever More

There are some lovely things I’ve seen
Some sights I’d love to share
The morning’s light through mountain trees
Is one that makes me stare.

A sunset over ocean waves
Is beautiful to see
But there is something I have found
More beautiful to me.

You see I’ve seen your lovely smile
I’ve looked into your eyes
And in them I see beauty rare
Unmatched, though nature tries.

In you, I’ve found my one true love
You make my spirit soar
And always will I be in love
With you for Ever More.

Essence of Love

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Essence of love

At last I’ve come to realize
That even stars that dot the skies,
Are only pointless spots of light,
When you are absent from my sight.

So lovingly, I need you near,
For you’ve become my course to steer,
And as I come to be with you,
My destiny is clear and true.

To love and serve you is my life,
No matter what the pains or strife,
And if your smile is all I’d see,
Then that would be enough for me.

For with you, all the world is sweet
And with you, my whole life’s complete
As surely as the moon’s above,
You are the essence of my love.

Been thinking of you lately

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Been thinking of you lately

Been thinking of you lately
I’ve wondered how you are
Thought about the last time
We danced among the stars

Night was so inviting
Filled with sweet romance
Feel your arms around me
Now I’m in a trance

Want you here beside me
So we can reminisce
Just one fleeting moment
I feel your gentle kiss

There among the moonbeams
Glistening with light
Hearts are beating softly
Such magic in the night

Close my eyes and wish now
Want you to be near
Standing right beside me
Makes everything so clear

Come a little closer
You’re right where you belong
Dancing on the soft white clouds
To our very special song.