Poetry

All that I am

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All that I am … I give to you

Self-assured and confident
With pride she now stands tall
Head erect and heart all set
She now can give her all

No matter what she does in life
Strength is shining through
Realizing all her worth
Her soul found brave and true

Woman born of confidence
Each step that she now takes
Will leave a mark upon the world
Her spirit will not break

All the life that she will live
Her victory designed
This her wish a treasured gift
That heart and soul divined

Watch her as she’s walking by
So powerful her stride
Yet gentle as the morning spring
With beauty well supplied

Speak to her at break of day
With power she will rise
Reflections of the life she shares
Looking through your eyes.

A Dance

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A Dance

I’d love to dance this dance with you,
Recalling all the things we do,
Not thinking this will be the last,
But knowing much is in the past.

Yet I will gladly dance this dance,
For my life’s love you have enhanced,
And as we stroll across the floor,
My heart and mind will soar once more.

I’ll hold you close and feel you there,
With arms that show how much I care
And then with careful steps we take,
I’ll kiss your cheek for old-times sake.

Oh yes, I’ll dance this dance with you,
And with this love that is so true,
We’ll glide with ease across the floor,
And I will feel that joy, once more.

A silent presence

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A SILENT PRESENCE

If you ever sense a presence
And yet you see no one is there.
Let your heart feel my soul reaching out
With a tender touch showing I care.

I’ll walk there silently beside you
As you move on through your days.
My heart will surround you with wonder
In so many invisible ways.

When your day is finally ending
I’ll be with you even though out of sight.
I’ll visit you in your restless dreams
And watch over you all through the night.

So if you glimpse a fading image
It’s my spirit hovering just out of view.
Close your eyes, sense this silent presence
That will ever be standing next to you.

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.