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Grandmother
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Old wives
A woman’s work is never done Or so the story goes Always one more thing to do Before her eyes can close With work, home, and everything It never seems to stop Just when you climb one mountain You can see another top Sometimes I’d like to float away On a raft, alone, in the…
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Creation
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Bath time
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Insomnia dreams
Another sleepless night Wondering about the world Unsure if I like myself As evil thoughts twirled Worries for the day, Some, not even mine Others of the night, From a land before time Replaying conversations Worrying about what was said All of these contribute To the storm in my head Then one thought emerges, A…
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Easter morning
The Easter bunny is shy mommy, And doesn’t like to talk That’s the reason she runs away Before the light is up She wants to share her chocolate But has so much to do So she goes and hops away Before the night is through Kids devour their chocolates Until they feel rather ill Then…
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Rebirth
The sun confronts a blade of grass Sparring with the dew; A robin leaps, its prey in sight The earthworm in danger new The coldness of the night is past As light replaces dark Life awakes on a sleepy earth Amidst winter’s landscape stark Spring is here; hear, hear, rejoice! Life begins to grow Easter…
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The journey
Pounding head, Racing heart Knowing less Than at the start Each day I fight the fight Wondering if I’ll reach the light Darkness sinks Me down again All I need Is at the end When the journey’s rough The way is clear Soon the shadows Disappear At the end A new beginning If only strength…
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They’re baaaaaack
The sound of sobs Wakes me again Without a doubt Signifying my old friend They come any hour Of day or night Caring very little If they’re a welcome sight Bringing sore eyes A cough, headache, and groan Why can’t they just Leave us all alone? I’ve told them before, I’ll tell them again With…
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Entourage
Tiny little buddies, Furry feet, Hungry hearts Travel down the stairs Together A ravenous pack In search of food They make a noise Like rolling thunder As they race To get their prize Then they curl up Gratefully On my lap A purring, Delightful Sight