A Poet and a Poem
Power In Ink The Honor Of Life Contribute Philosophy Of The Half-Moon The Vanguard Philosophy Of The Full Moon Life's Road Luck Downs And Ups History Justice Mankind Fanatics War Nations Heaven And Earth Dancing In The Mind Impressions Uncertain Mind A Poem About A Poem Gasping for Air A Gem Garden for Life Anniversary Dialogue Dear Maxine Sunset Garden Dudley's Farewell SCAMMED Rotten Thief A Rich Past |
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Power In Ink A poem is not all trees and bees, It is a bit more than a weak rhythm. It is a source of inner expression That you control with your scribbling. Within the realm of the poet, You can turn and twist words, To evoke laughter, tears and fear. It is words that bring forth emotion. You can describe a woman as desirable. You can provoke action from inaction. You can make an idea come alive. You can mourn for a friend now gone. The tool kit of a poet is limitless. One little thought can spark a pen. Words develop thoughts to explore. Thinking cements idea's which cause change. The words: Liberty or death! The words: I have a dream. The words: One step for mankind. All evoke pictures in the reader's mind. These pictures germinate into action; Soldiers march off to war because of words, Equal rights imposed as the law of the land, Thousands working in concert toward one goal. Be the one to pick up the pen. Be the one to write the words. Be the one to scribble a poem, Of love, of laughter, of drama , excetera. Excetera means anything is possible, When you write a poem conceived in mind. Your mind is powerful; exercise and create A poem for man, life or mankind. |
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Contribute New information, new ideas, new concepts, These are all very exciting and motivating. The world around us is exploding with discovery, Information communication is prevalent in many forms. This breech into our brains is a powereful stimuli. It should excite us to learn of knowledge and discovery. This is important to us and our ability to progress: Within, with others, with ideas and our own contribution. |
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Mankind (Michelle Longmire) I have a debt to mankind. You have a debt to mankind. We all have a debt to mankind And we should make effort to repay it. We exist, we enjoy, we reproduce. Every day has joys and rewards. Don't dwell on the negatives in life. It fails to reinforce the positive. Life is a one time journey We all get to participate in. The path you take is choices made. Rewards are compounded in accomplishments. It matters not your work or profession, What matters is the effort you apply. Is it your best effort? Do you improve? Is satisfaction your daily reward? It is not difficult, it is a mind set. You own and control your own mind. It is the most powerful tool you possess. Apply it, improve it, make it work for mankind. |
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Justice Justice in all its connotations Is a floating evolving theme. Justice for one, justice for all Is an oxymoron in the extreme. Justice in any age is limited: It is restricted to a working system, It is restricted to economic reality, It is restricted to state survival. There is no justice to the poor. There is no justice to the dispossessed. The wretched of the world suffer. Justice is just to those who benefit. Justice must be adaptable To the needs of the majority Balanced against the needs of the state. Justice endeavors to provide social fairness. |
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A Poem About Poems A poem is not like anything else; It is a journey into man's soul, It is an intimate glimpse into a mind, It is a process of creation from within. In a poem, one can tell a story, One can evoke emotion and tears, One can solve a problem by writing, One can develop unique insights. A piece of paper and a pen Begin the journey of a poem, Which may last as long as the ages, Or be forgotten as soon as tomorrow. Writing poetry is not at all difficult, Anyone can have an idea and write About a vision, a dream, a love. It can be sad or it may be humorous. A poem is a gem which can shine bright. It can be carved into granite. It can be transcribed onto bronze. It can inspire generations to come. |
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Uncertain Mind
I need to know what I don't know. How else can I decide what to do. To be wrong when I need to be right Is not the way I decide my fate. Uncertainty is a dilemma indeed. Uncertainty is not my comfort zone. Uncertainty breeches the door of failure. I'm certain I do not want to be a failure. With the unknown prevelent and looming, I choose to avoid the uncertainty of risk. I choose to withdraw and get away from risk. To risk all on uncertainty is foolish indeed. Yet, there are very few who see opportunity Where others are uncertain and fearful. These few jump into the void left by those Who will flee from an uncertain risk. |
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Garden for Life
A garden is an oasis of endeavor. It requires that you go outside. It requires that you nurture plants. It requires design and planning. You need to pull all of the weeds. Don't forget to clip the bushes. Fertilizer the plants as needed And be sure to view the gardens beauty. These distractions are benificial. They relieve the trauma of life. They give you a simple task to work. This extends and improves life. In a garden, you can relax and reflect, Communicating with nature relieves stress. A life with less stress is a longer life Which can be enjoyed in your garden. |
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Gasping For Air A moment in a life span A routine medical examination I'm told I may have cancer, The lab tests would take two weeks. The fear is ever present and real. I may die much before my time. The thought gives me pause in my life, How would I like to live a shortened life? I'm not content with a boring marriage. A life of wealth and prestige is not enough. I would prefer space, freedom and love. I would want a change from the present. The test results returned negative. I was free from worry, but not free. The thought provoked me to seek anew; A life, a man, freedom and happiness. |
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Anniversary Dialogue It has been a long time. Fifty years is half a century. A lot has happened in fifty years. I was even taller back then. You were not only taller, You were young and handsome, You were strong and energetic, You were my man to hold on to. Well, I'm still all of those things, Except maybe, I'm not so young, And I had a few more teeth And maybe a little more hair. You had a head full of hair And a beautiful smile for all to see. Time does ravage the old sailor And you have been sailing a lot. Well, you were young and beautiful. I have a picture to prove it. You were perky and full of life. You could even push my car back then. Yes, that really was a jalopy And you being an engineer, You thought trading it in would prove That your skillset was lacking. I must say, you still bite hard. I have enough teeth marks to prove it. But then again, we did get things done, A career, a house, and children. You forgot the boat, or maybe not. Half of our income goes to that boat, And mostly, you just polish the brass. When are you going to take us sailing? Don't get testy my dear sweet love. Whatever you want, I will do. You know, that's the way we operate. No sense rocking the boat after fifty years. |
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Post Mark: "HEAVEN"
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Dudley's Farewell I have lived ninety-four years. I have enjoyed life's many gifts. I have seen much of the world. I have lived a full and gainful life. From a young gangling farm lad, I grew into manhood in New Zealand. My family farmed the Owens Valley. My playmates were aborigines. The World War exploded as I matured, And it was half way around the world That I fought in the skies over Germany, A serving member of the Royal Air Force. The war was brutal as all wars are. We flew our missions of destruction. The Germans gunned us ferociously. Three quarters of my mates perished. The war ended in a great victory, And I resumed my studies at Cambridge. Upon completion, things were tough in England, So it was off to Canada and work. I found employment and my life's love, Lillian was indeed my better half. Together, we sought new adventure in America And settled in beautiful California. Lillian and I lived full productive lives, Enjoying success in our respective careers. Together we travelled on our holidays, Retiring to a beach house in Santa Cruz. She crossed over the river many years ago. I now take my leave as I depart to join her. I thank my kin, my neighbors, my friends. I bid thee that I leave behind "Farewell". |
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SCAMMED (Gertrude) We've been scammed! We've been had! A thief fooled us with subterfuge And got into our house as we helped him. His partner was quick, ten minutes total. Possessions, checkbooks and jewelry gone. Treasures from a lifetime, vanished forever. The shame, the shame of this rotten happening. I may be a pacifist, but I want to do murder. |
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Rotten Thief (Gertrude) I caught the rotten thief. The one who stole my treasures. It was murder that he deserved. But, I felt I was being too hard. I'll castrate him and halt his sperm flow, That is just right and good for mankind. One less of that breed and we'll all benefit. Over the fireplace, we'll hang his jewels. The neighbors will visit and toast To a seedless thief who got his due: "No balls for you - unless you visit them here." I awoke with a smile on my face and laughed. |
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A Rich Past I once had a fortune, More money than I needed, All was mine for the asking. It was grand, heaven on earth. Being young and impetuous, I enjoyed life to the fullest. I froliced with beautiful women. I drank a lot and I gambled. I thought it would never end. But fate turned against me, My luck ran out and money gone, I had to go back to work again. When asked, I would explain: I spent my money on beautiful women. I drank and dined at the finest places. I loved gambling and I gambled. The rest of the money I wasted. |
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Children Are Wonderful
I'm being evicted from my house. I've decided to buy a new house. I've found a most lovely place And it costs only nine hundred thousand. What I want from you Daddy Is my inheritance or part of it, Just two hundred thousand dollars. That will make the down payment. I'm happy for you, a new house, That would be better than renting. I don't have two hundred thousand now. Perhaps, you should seek employment. Well, I'm going to look for a job soon, But, I need to have a place to live. That is my focus and priority now. How much do you have available? Not very much now unfortunately. Perhaps when I die, it might be more. But, I'm really sorry to give you bad news, My Doctor said I'm healthy and I feel great. Oh, that is not what I wanted to hear, I really need two hundred thousand dollars now. Perhaps you could borrow the money, I'm sure your credit is better than mine. Not a good plan Dear, the banks are weird. They want you to repay borrowed money And they also expect to receive interest. Perhaps, you should push the job planning. |
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New Rules My former wife is a house guest. Divorced, departed, gone forever: The adjustment I adjusted to, My life continued for several years. Serendipity, she returned and enthroned: "I'll stay a bit until I get settled." More than ten years later, she's still here, In my house, as my guest enthroned. I have desire for peace and quite As I'm getting older in my years. She has learned to talk more softly. She is most often nice and helpful. I've had enough with my patience thin. I'm making "New Rules" for her to read. It is about how she must learn anew, How to behave when she is enthroned with me. Try a smile, encourage me to endeavor, For I like to work and work I will do. No criticizing, no badgering, no nagging, It is me who pays all of the bills. Don't get up without a smile. Believe me when I say: "I've had enough." Believe me when I answer: "No." Believe me: "it's time to change your ways." |
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