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poems
Midsummer Check-In
Being a teacher, I try to spend my summer days relaxing (especially after this particularly stressful and exhausting school year). My summer to-do list starts off with a number of things on it, and although I cross off some of them as the weeks go by, I find myself adding to it and so it … Continue reading Midsummer Check-In
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My Name
My Name From his lips, my name was like honey-- golden sweet delicate delicious. I actually really like how this one turned out. Saved the best for last! What do you think of it or of any of the other poems I shared this month? I hope you've enjoyed them. Feel free to leave me … Continue reading My Name
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Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains Some of us are heroes, Some of us are villains. Those that do good are the heroes, While those that do bad are the villains. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just exist and pass through life? Who are we? I had high hopes for … Continue reading Heroes and Villains
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Travel Poem
Traveling Passport in hand, the World at my feet. Where should I go? Maybe I'll... Hop on a plane to the balmy beaches of Fiji... Board a train in Scotland to see the Highlands... Sail the clear waters of the Greek Isles... Take a road trip from California to Massachusetts... Ride a horse in Wyoming... … Continue reading Travel Poem
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F Word
F Word My favorite f-word is fierce fabulous feminine fun friendly foxy fearless. This poem is not meant to offend anyone. As you can see, I didn't use the actual f-bomb in my poem. Instead, I chose empowering and positive words. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤
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Waiting
Waiting Waiting for a slow dance beneath the stars. Waiting for a stroll at sunset. Waiting for a soft kiss in the rain. Waiting for time to inch us closer to no more waiting. Don't say I didn't warn you: I really am terrible at poetry. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤
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Haiku
So while digging through some of my old written works, I found this haiku that I wrote in 2002. It's not good at all, but it is a fun one. Flirting Haiku It was all for fun. With mischief in our bright eyes, we enjoy the spark. I hope you'll come back again soon, as … Continue reading Haiku
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Like Water
Like Water I want to look at you in the moonlight. I want to drink you in. You're like water for my parched soul. I've been thirsty for so long. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤
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Nature
NatureDust swirling in a warm breeze,The earthy smell of wet dirt,Crunchy sand between one's toes,The full, silvery moon on a clear night,Drifting, weightless butterflies,The rough bark of a cedar tree,Sweet, fragrant orange blossoms,The solemn silence of the desert,Gentle ripples along a lake's edge,The juicy tartness of wild blackberries,Haunting howls from a wolf,The salty air of … Continue reading Nature
