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Remember Part 2
We, like butterflies, will flit and float Through life Rendered utterly meaningless, Because the very methods we use to cope Spell the end of all hope. Continue reading
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Cinderella – A Modern Take
Hi sharing a poem I wrote in 2012 as part of a writing workshop I was conducting for two of my friend’s daughters. We decided to revisit the fairy tales and give them a modern twist. A 100 or maybe 1000 years ago, in a rather grim tone Two brothers sat down to write a… Continue reading
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Another Poem
Wake up! WAKE UP! Do this Do that Comb your hair Learn to tie your shoe laces Do your homework Chew with your mouth closed Talk softly Don’t scream Run Run carefully Don’t trip Don’t lie Study well Write neatly Tell them I am busy Keep your room clean Don’t overeat Eat your veggies Don’t… Continue reading
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Outcast
Never chase the clique The elite… the ‘in’ group. Stand by your truth and your soul Even when your knees shake like jell-O. Your heart may beat so hard with fear That you may think It will take wings and disappear. The world may go for your throat With sneers and ‘I told you so-s’.… Continue reading
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A Prayer For My Daughter Another poem in the series that I wrote for my girl. I wish for you freedom… Freedom from worries… View Post Continue reading
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A Prayer For My Daughter
Another poem in the series that I wrote for my girl. I wish for you freedom… Freedom from worries about money Freedom to do what you will Freedom to be all that you can and want to be Freedom to scream, howl and be nasty. I wish for you independence I wish for… Continue reading
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Stay A While
Watching my girl jumping In puddles pretending She was a giant On a sea crossing I smile Even as my Heart weeps. Why this rush Why this dizzying Hurtling through Time and space To grow up And be like me. Stay a while… A little while longer Child, and just be. There is time enough… Continue reading
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