~ 2nd Place (shared)~ in the "Ten Poems That Define Me (That's Your Title)" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.
Ten Poems that Define Me
Yvonne’s Swan Song – Narrative poem dedicated to all victims of bullying, including girls and boys of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, including me!
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/yvonnes_swan_song_1016718
Paralyzed – Dedicated to my father, who had 3 strokes leaving him totally paralyzed for 7 years before he died.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/paralyzed_1022565
My Amazing Week on the Farm – Pastoral poem that describes life lessons learned during an amazing week when I was 15-years old.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_amazing_week_on_the_farm_1190059
Vanessa’s Song – This poem was written for our dear friends after their 16-year old daughter, Vanessa, committed suicide.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/vanessas_song_1018588
Please Sir – Beautiful downtown Atlanta is the scene for this true encounter for which I am still ashamed after 25-years.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/please_sir_1020704
Castles in the Sand – Narrative poem with a moral lesson that keeps me focused on making sure of the more important things in life.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/castles_in_the_sand_1025437
Nasty Panda – A flight of fancy to show my lighter side, and I am not talking about weight!
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/nasty_panda_1140229
Green Eggs, Spam and Grits – My Southern-style tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Doctor Seuss.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/green_eggs_spam_and_grits_1122763
Love Immutable – The culmination of what I have learned as a husband after forty-six years of marriage.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/love_immutable_1109739
My Memories – This poem expresses our concern over age-related memory loss, and my prayer that our memories remain strong and true.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_memories_1191701
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