Timothy Mcguire Poet List

List of Life

Here is a short list of life's many stories. If we take the time and slow down and notice, there are stories going on around us all the time. Stories of life, death, happiness, anger, love and laughter. Real stories that have real meaning to teach us all.

Mommy pulls her newborn baby to her breast
The woman puts ice on her eye and cries
The little girl peeks over the pew as her mother prays
The man wipes the sweat from his face as he lays down his axe
The man slams the door behind him as his wife screams
The dog howls as they carry the old man away
Mother brushes the hair out of her sleeping child's eyes
Dad's eyes fill with tears as he gives her away
The old man slowly and carefully feeds his wife
The young soldier waves goodbye to his family
Grandma pats her husband's hand one last time
The old dog lays his head on her lap
The bride smiles and falls into her husband's arms
The man throws the hammer and grabs his thumb
Everyone cheers as grandma brings the turkey out of the kitchen
The little boy dances as he pulls the fish out of the water
The teacher looks at his watch as his student reads her report
Papa jerks awake when the preacher hollers
The young boy taps his head with his pencil as he takes the test
The toddler laughs as she runs away from her daddy
Mama rocks her crying child
The old woman in her veil and white gloves neatly folds her handkerchief
She watches hopefully as the chemicals slowly drip into her vein
The groom swoons as his bride is escorted down the isle
Father can barely remove his shoes after work
Mama lies awake listening to her sleeping family
The writer yawns and lays down his pen

7/24/19
Writing Challenge 3, July 2019 
Sponsored by: Dear Heart

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Constance La France August 12, 2019 at 7:17 PM Timothy congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write Timothy Mcguire August 12, 2019 at 8:02 PM Thank you Dear Heart

Kim Merryman August 8, 2019 at 9:27 PM Each line tells a story. I like the way you did this, Timothy! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim Timothy Mcguire August 8, 2019 at 10:43 PM Thank you Kim! God bless you and yours.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 8, 2019 at 4:04 AM - A list of lovely memories, Timothy :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Timothy Mcguire August 8, 2019 at 8:41 AM Thank you Sunshine

Line Gauthier July 31, 2019 at 4:15 AM Wow - a definite FAVE for me. Brilliant, Timothy! Timothy Mcguire July 31, 2019 at 7:58 PM Thank you Miss Line

Funom Makama July 30, 2019 at 1:14 PM Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great.. Timothy Mcguire July 30, 2019 at 2:10 PM Thank you very much Funom!

Lindsay Laurie July 25, 2019 at 1:20 AM G'day Timothy ... very interesting and thought provoking - well done Timothy - Lindsay Timothy Mcguire July 25, 2019 at 12:33 PM Thank you mate from across the pond!