‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the inn,Sojourners lay sleeping, with no room to win.Mary had wanted a crib on that day,But nothing was offered but manger and hay. Bethlehem slumbered, all Judea slept,Nobody knowing this secret she kept.The people arrived there, by order of Rome,To register families by ancestral home. This night, …
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Poem for April 30, 2020
Praise Over Politics How great our nation’s political system has become!The government of the people, by the people, for the people has certainlyBeen swept aside in favor of government of the people, by individuals who have noClue regarding the people, for the benefit of securing or retaining power. The pursuit of a more perfect union …
Poem for April 29, 2020
Total Screw-Up In spite of my best efforts, I succeeded.I graduated, though each choice I made led to a more difficult journey.I was published, by following great advice that I had requested, but then ignored for far too long.I found my soulmate, spending half a lifetime wondering what was wrong with me.I learned, eventually.I persevered.I …
Poem for April 28, 2020
The View from the Front When taking the lead in pursuit of the vision, it paysTo, once in a while, look behind you in case no one stays.For if nobody shares in your struggle, or helps pay the tollTo succeed, then you may not be leading, but taking a stroll. When the goal is before …
Poem for April 27, 2020
Begin at Home Over solving world peace he obsessed.His ideas on all he impressed.When they differed, he balked,And he argued, not talked,Leaving all who had listened distressed.
Poem for April 26, 2020
Spare Change We cannot fault change.Change is inevitable.Spare change from your blame.
Poem for April 25, 2020
Love Remix We love when we search for lost things,Or we play, or as one of us sings.We defend and we tease,And discuss needs with ease,As each to the other one clings.
Poem for April 24, 2020
The Nature of Nature The rhythm of the earth invites the dancingOf bird, of tree, of flower, bug, and beast.Their joyous hues of petals, coats, and feathers,Bring to the eye a colored, visual feast. The rhythm of the earth invites the singingOf voices, cries, and whistles, myriad and sweet.The intricate, melodious jingles and refrainsInvoke the …
Poem for April 23, 2020
Social Distancing Introverts love this.If you need guidance in this,Just ask the experts.
Poem for April 22, 2020
What Sets Us Apart Rotating our plate when we eatEnsuring our foods do not touchFolding our socks instead of squeezing them into each otherHolding our cards in ascending order when playing a gameOr maybe in descending orderLiking dogs, or hedgehogs, or weasels as petsReading instead of watching storiesAlways getting the window seatWe each have our …
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