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a poet's playground

this is a night

this is a night
you hold your loved ones
a little tighter
whether they are at home
or at home in your heart
this is a night you replace
spats with long embraces
that are tucked away
eternally

for this is a night
that has crushed

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the jewel

the
jewel
the
center stone
one’s rock
that
roots

multitasking
with
little rest
tackling
annoyances

responding
in smiles
laughter and hugs

caring
affectionate
a softness
in her breast
yet
always

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the rock of your soul

stand out

excel

exceed
the goals once set

though the landscape appears bare

dare yourself
to make transformations

limitations are merely in attitude

the enormity
may appear overwhelming

emerge with might
scaling the obstacles

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New Year’s Count Down

count down
has begun
to a new day
to a new year

drop your anger
drop your fears
start fresh
and
unafraid
reflect upon the past
for a moment or 2
if a blue memory appears
let it disappear

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Thanksgiving Gratitude

may your cornucopia
be filled
with compassion

may it overflow
with empathy

may you always
take the time
to show gratitude

may you never
forget to say thank you

may you always
stay

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remember me

my dear

the day darkens
mood
follows

gloom
running
with the tide

light fading
life failing

sing this song

remember me
when
i’m gone

remember me
when
you go to the sea

the gulls
my voice

the wind
my touch

the surf
our

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