Monthly Archives: December 2011

Before You See the Movie, Read My Life


Read with gusto when you begin, Tear back the covers and read all that is there, From opening line to the end, My life is worn and threadbare, Discover how a bright beginning can turn sour, Over and over as … Continue reading

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The Cold River of Credit


Branches of avarice reach out, Terrifying me right from the start, Like long grasping fingers, Trying to pluck out my heart,   The cold river of credit invites me in, The current eager to see me drown, While I’m struggling … Continue reading

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Ignored, Forgotten, Alone


They turn and face me, Their eyes vacant of memories, Their voices stilled, They hunger to be held, Anxious to feel the warmth Of loving arms, Who are they that reach in vain, Our grandparents and parents, and us, Soon … Continue reading

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Santa’s Surprise (another version)


Twas the night before Christmas and all across the yard, Not a creature was stirring, a German Shepherd was on guard, Everyone was in bed, secure in their sleep, All dreams were about Christmas, no worries too deep,   Presents … Continue reading

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Death and Destruction


Death and Destruction   I chose to be open, knowing what could happen right from the start, Without the protection of stone walls I had a vulnerable heart, And when death and destruction arrived on the very same day, I … Continue reading

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Christmas by the Forest


He wasn’t a mean man but he was grumpy at times, He lived alone and liked to write poetry that rhymed, His house, next to a forest, had a very pleasant view, He wasn’t very happy though he had much … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Mr. Wolf!


Cinderella sat on a pumpkin, Having a spot of tea, Oh, so dainty she appeared, Naïve and sweet was she, A big bad wolf came along, And spotted the lady fair, He was so smooth this villain he, He brushed … Continue reading

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The Winter of Our Love


Remember in the spring when our love, Was so sparkly fresh and clean, Everything we did was perfect, Nothing could ever come between, From that budding of our love, Which later fueled our lust, We were united against the world, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Christmas


OOPS! I often feel like I’m going the wrong way, On a one-way street, Dodging all the others who have a direction, Whether it’s good or bad, It doesn’t seem to matter, I’m a salmon going downstream, Wondering why others … Continue reading

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Tales From One Warm Summer Night (Part 3/3)


Rhonda said, “If I had lived in a wild west border town, My man wouldn’t have been riding around gunning people down, He would have been a farmer, a preacher, or someone grand, He wouldn’t have carried a weapon to … Continue reading

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