Twenty Steps To One

Twenty steps, I thinks not,
The energy I have not got.

Eighteen steps sounds a bit better
Then again I must write a letter.

Sixteen steps is perhaps achievable
But my computer program is retrievable.

Fourteen steps I may make for you,
But you will have to make them too.

Twelve steps, now we are getting somewhere
But where that is I know not, nor care.

Ten steps, yes I' ll think on that,
But I have already walked the cat.

Eight steps, now you are really talking
But what shall I do while I am walking.

Six steps, that sounds more real,
But then again, how do I feel.

Four steps I will think about
But I think I hear a shout.

Two steps, I think that's a dance,
I really don't think there's a chance.

One step and that's to bed,
Activities there, you read my head. 

Copyright Mandy M Tams 2011
Not my first Richard but my sixth.
soup lost the first ones when changing something on the site.
when posting still a novices and scared...
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Goff Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Many Blessings your way my lovely friend! Have no fear, God is near!
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March 8, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Mandy, Congratulations, on your fine win. <3 LINDA <3
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 3:13 AM
Thanks Linda , he is beautiful xx
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March 6, 2015 at 2:19 AM
Thanks Skat xx
A  Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Mandy, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Beginnings Matter Win ~SKAT~
Callus Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 12:28 PM
I like your wittiness, Mandy:) Like this you make sure you never get to bed too tired! // paul
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 2:20 AM
Ha, I wish it was the case Paul xx
May Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 5:30 AM
Congrats on a great win Mandy
Allison Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 3:02 PM
love the humour and the flow of the poem - congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Horsman Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 5:21 PM
I would love to read the head of the poet who wrote this . interesting poem, interesting poet!
Goff Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 5:17 AM
Blessings in Heaven Harry...
A   Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Mandy... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. goodnight. <3 =LINDA=
Jones Avatar
October 10, 2013 at 6:18 PM
I enjoyed this really good poem of yours Mandy...congratulations on being featured this week...
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April 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Dear Sis,I LOVE THIS Creative Portrait of POETRY. I have Posted my "Image" POEM completed. "I LOVE YOU LENORE" I'm not happy with it but it is a start.I need Practice.Would YOU do me a Favor and POST the "Harry" POEM YOU wrote to me.I use my favourite POEMS as mini Soup Mails. I Thank-YOU. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR LOVING Brother... Harry - Please read "About this POEM
Williams Avatar
March 3, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Mandy just trawling through some oldies I missed, this one is great, good ending as well...David
Esquire Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Dear Mandy, I understand why YOU would only want to take 1 step rather than 20 Another Great POEM YOU should read Laura Breidenthal's POEM "Oh Vulturous World" on her Page 7 It is a number POEM also LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry (HG)
Horsman Avatar
September 21, 2012 at 8:45 AM
I've sure read your head here, another gem wow don't you realized how good these are. realized how good you are..
Brown Avatar
October 26, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Excellent writing Mandy. Will continue reading your poetry. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 1:25 PM
A lovely funny poem... thank you for sharing your wonderful steps in reverse... God bless... P.d
Lane Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Oh, you saucy girl.
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