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a poet's playground

non stop lollipop

this is not the yellow brick road

it is a path to gold
……………………. a hard core pavement
you sweat & toil on
on a daily basis
a continual pounding
that swells your knees
and aches your back
it’s the work ethic
that keeps you on track

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weathering the storm

survival
key
to weathering the storm

digging deep
into
one’s fortitude

withstanding
the wind’s lashings

repeating
out loud
1 more day
till the sun breaks
1 more day
till shaking off toils
1 more day
till replacing fear with courage
1 more

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thankful giving

we’ve spent days
in preparation
now awaiting
turkey’s roasting
and so many many
side dishes
potatoes
yams
carrots
peas
beans
& squash
stuffing
rice
cranberry sauce
bring on the gravy
tummies will be too full
and yet

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to you

i am thankful for
you
… and you
………….and you
………………….and you
no one to be forgotten
all the other yous too

 

sounds rather seuss-ish
but my meaning is clear
i am thankful
for all of

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bountiful blessings

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 genuine

may you shower
your loved ones
with eternal embraces

may you always

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a moment of silence

the world turned upside down
bringing pain
that should not be endured

hearts
heavy
& confused

all
take a moment
of silence

hate & bitterness
shall not take hold

for strength
is our calling
to be the crutch
for the fallen
to be the

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