Cory Long Poet Free verse

The Little Things

WHO will be there when you want to cry?
WHAT will comfort you and dry your eyes?
WHEN will you feel yourself again?
WHERE will your next adventure lead?
WHY spend time preparing for the unknown, missing out on the little things all around.

Harry Horsman's contest

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Poet Destroyer A September 1, 2012 at 10:57 AM cory, congrats;-) In Harry's fun fun... 5 w's contest. I think this was a fun contest.. Take care.. always~PD

Carol Sunshine Brown August 30, 2012 at 8:28 AM Congratulations on your win in Harry's "5W's" contest Cory. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol

Cecilia Macfarlane August 29, 2012 at 9:16 PM Congrats Cory....love the message in this splendid write! Hugs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 29, 2012 at 4:17 PM We miss out on so much when we worry, it's true...a great write. Belated congrats on a wonderful win, Cory! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2012 at 8:45 PM I think you did a great job with your entry. Congrats on the winners list, Cory.

Carrie Richards August 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM Such good advice in every line! We should heed these little things!

Kim Merryman August 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM Congrats on your Honorable Mention, Cory! Love, Kim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl August 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM Congratulations on a fine win Cory xx

Harry Horsman August 27, 2012 at 6:07 AM congrats on your H/M cory, thanks for entering my contest.

Andrea Dietrich August 23, 2012 at 10:02 PM All great questions you have asked, Cory. I hope I can think up something cool for this challenge as well! Isn't that so sad about Dave?

Nette Onclaud August 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM such depth, cory...the message of simp;e abundance comes through clearly and leaves me pondering... nice job!.. best wishes and huggs!..:)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2012 at 9:57 AM So true and well said Cory...we have to live for these wise words. - Well written - oxox big hug to you // Anne-Lise :) and: Luck in contest!!!!! Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM I am not good in haiku - so go for it "sister" - Cory Long August 23, 2012 at 10:05 AM That is wonderful..I am teaching my 10 yr old sister about poetry right now.. she perfected the haiku and acrostic forms :) Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2012 at 9:59 AM Laila is my daughter Cory - "the poetry family".....lol.....

Laila Andresen Mjelde August 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM This poem I liked, good luck in the competition! ps. I've posted a new poem today if you want you can take a look, lol... Xoxo - Laila