Tag: Poetry

The Power of a Smile: Reflections

In this world where so many challenges and uncertainties surround us, there is a young girl whose smile brings infectious cheer that brightens the darkest corners of life. Here is Alice, whose happiness stems not just from the efficacy of friendship but also from a constant positive outlook and all God continues to do in
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Candy Tree Shops

By Beryl L Edmonds If ice cream could be grown on the tree top,Tiny tummies would be liking it lots.Any fruit flavourFor all to savour.Do stop by at the ice cream tree shop. If only the trees could grow lollipopsWith a sharp tangy taste of lemon drops.Lolly licky-lickWith a zingy twist.Come along with a skip
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Song: to Celia [“Drink to me only with thine eyes”]

BY BEN JONSON Drink to me only with thine eyes,          And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup,          And I’ll not look for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise          Doth ask a drink divine; But might I of Jove’s nectar sup,          I would not change for thine.  I sent thee late a rosy
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The Benefits Of Exercise

By Alan Balter All my life I’ve been extra large, plus   I’m known as a very large fellow.I would easily pass as a school district bus   If somebody painted me yellow. “No secret to losing weight,” I’ve been told.   “Just cut the fat from your diet.”“Get up and about even if it’s cold.”   Once again,
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My One, My Only, My Everything

By D Lancaster For so long, I wished for the day.The day that our love would find its way.From my heart and into your soul,The feeling so strong, I had no control. When that day came, when I found you again,I vowed never to make the same mistake.I knew I would never let you go,For
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I Will Be Here For You

By Angie M Flores When you’re sad and depressed,I will be here to put a smile on your face.  When you’re angry and frustrated,I will be here to calm you down. When you’re hurt and in tears,I will be here to wipe them away and mend the pain. When you’re lonely and have no one, I
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Love spoke my name

By Eugenia Abu Love spoke my name at dinner The food tasted better The drinks seemed less eager The room looked much smaller And everyone looked far, far away Love spoke my name … Called my name Took my heart and sat out Love held my hand in China “Knee How” I said to the
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LUCID DREAMS

By Marcel The whiles of forlornOften stalked with yet to embrace memoriesStreaming through the memory laneLike lucid dreams at nights,The phantasmagoric images of reality This time reprising of dreams coincidental to realityThe type that makes one want to sleep moreDesires and feelings filming through wants and endsEnds that don’t end Dreams spurred by conscious demand
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IT IS SO, SAYS THE LORD

By EUGENIA ABU “It is so ! ” I say “not so my lord let us negotiate your will” man-made thoughts Foolhardy love “It is so” , says the lord And all seems lost. The lord is my shepherd i shall not want “It is so” , says the lord And I, illuminated sees that
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Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide Note

By Amiri Baraka Lately, I’ve become accustomed to the wayThe ground opens up and envelopes meEach time I go out to walk the dog.Or the broad edged silly music the windMakes when I run for a bus… Things have come to that. And now, each night I count the stars,And each night I get the
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