Monthly Archives: April 2011

“Bankruptcy of the Heart”


Although you deceived and escaped with gain, There was no way for me to avoid the pain,  You claimed no guilt for my heart’s theft, Yet I was emotionally spent and all bereft, There should have been a siren to … Continue reading

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“SuperHeart”


From the depths, myself I ask, “Are you really up for the task?” And then prepare for a mighty job, (I don’t want to sound like a slob), You might think it extra nice, If you could call SuperHeart for … Continue reading

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“Where Are the Superheroes?”


I’ve always enjoyed the superheroes, Someone to come and save the day, Whenever there was trouble brewing, They knew what to do and what to say, I admired them because they stood for justice, They protected man, woman, and child, … Continue reading

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How Many Seeds in an Apple?


How many seeds are in an apple? I can count them one by one, If I start numbering at the beginning, It shouldn’t be long before I’m done, How many good deeds are in a person? Much harder to tally, … Continue reading

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“To the Ready, Forward March!”


 “Grab your trombone and have some fun! We can circle the square and stay in the sun,” I feel like marching when my trombone plays, Sometimes even on windy or rainy days, “Seventy-six trombones” is my favorite song, Because it’s … Continue reading

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Jungle Law


I cling to my branch watching the trail below, Hoping those hungry leopards don’t show, I think one of them gobbled up pop, Mom was next, the leopard wouldn’t stop, I screamed for help but to no avail, That’s one … Continue reading

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The Son Will Rise


I’ve never enjoyed the heat of day, and tried to avoid the light, It was easier to take what I wanted, in the dead of night, I slept through the dawning, I hated the bright sunrise, Night’s cloak of darkness … Continue reading

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The Mighty Oak and the Quaking Aspen


Two towering trees, their branches interlaced, Lovingly caressed as the wind continually paced, The wind carried their whispers to and fro, They were rooted while the wind could go, The two had been together since long ago, When the young … Continue reading

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You Weren’t On My Schedule


I passed you today as I took my morning walk, You looked cold and hungry but I didn’t want to talk, I was looking up, you were looking down, I was wearing a smile, you were wearing a frown, I … Continue reading

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