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Tag Archives: poems
Response to Mary Oliver’s Poem “Mindful” by Erin Anderson
Dominant Hand I “Prayers made out of grass” I dream of such a soft world Which light shines upon II I fall asleep there Under the soft canopy Mind finally clear III This is commonplace? Mary, … Continue reading
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“Home” by Maggie Sue T.
As the heavy clouds erupt, rain falls from the sky A cold chill engulfs the night air The dampness declares war on the bones within The aches and the pain has attacked the body As the rain falls I can … Continue reading
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“Bullying” by Maggie Sue T.
What lies in the shadows should stay Bullying innocent people is not the way. Pick on innocent people who cannot defend Themselves.Does that make you feel tough, Do you feel good about yourself?Too bad you cannot pick on someone who … Continue reading
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“Homeless” by Maggie Sue Traynor
Back stabbing is the game you play Destroying lives is your only way Evicting people from their home The streets is where you’d see them roam You pretend to care but that’s not true The only one you care for … Continue reading
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“A Woman in Time” by Maggie Sue Traynor
Tired, warn out face Salt and pepper hair sets the pace The fragile body that I see Respected lady, I do agree She lives alone, no one around A couch, two chairs is all I found A peaceful soul I … Continue reading
“Progeny” by David Allan Ross
If a sapling could look up at its parent, what might it feel? Would it be in awe of the hulking presence that it must one day emulate? Will it be up to the task of striving for the sky, … Continue reading
“There is nothing funny about hunger” by Alan Blenkhorn
I’ve got the facts under my hat Acted crazy all day and they didn’t put me away Exaggerated feelings, function and emotions Collided in the commotion Boring Nothing showing In a pout, I’m missing out Something is stimulating our minds … Continue reading
“The Phoenix” by Maggie Sue Traynor
From the egg and from the womb, she is born into this world. Time for her to be taught the survival techniques needed For her to rise and survive in this world. Life starts off to be rather enjoyable; everything … Continue reading
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“The beauty of art, the beauty of life” by Maggie Sue Traynor
The blank canvas that will soon be turned into a beautiful Masterpiece. As GOD takes his beautiful creation and molds it into His own beautiful masterpiece, Just like the artist with the canvas, Only GOD will know the outcome of … Continue reading