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All of the Above

Things never fully appreciated until they're gone. 
(a) a loyal friend
(b) freedom
(c) health
(d) toilet paper
(e) all of the above

Things that are always lacking until fully appreciated. 
(a) a loyal friend
(b) time
(c) love
(d) savings bonds
(e) all of the above

Things that it's never too late to be.
(a) a loyal friend
(b) kind
(c) forgiven
(d) old
(e) all of the above

2.20.23
Written

Categories: all of the above, friend,
Form: List

A, B, C--Or All of the Above

(A) Optimist (B) Pessimist, or (C) Realist 

These labels that get tossed about are far too cut-and-dried,
and when we fail to act in keeping with the one applied
to us—perhaps since we were kids—we cause close scrutiny.
If “Optimist” feels sad, he is accused of mutiny.
I’m often A, I have been B, but basically I’m a C!



March

Categories: all of the above, emotions, life, people,
Form: Rhyme

All Of The Above

Have you ever questioned why;
a sad movie makes you cry?
Have you ever died inside;
contemplating suicide?

Have you ever been let down;
or faced a nervous breakdown?
Have you ever wept a tear;
spilled entirely out of fear?

Have you ever felt cheated,
despondent or defeated?
Have you ever felt alone;
constantly checking your phone?

Have you ever lied to win;
aware that it is a

Categories: all of the above, angst, depression, emotions, feelings,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

All of the Above

All of the Above


As a sister, you taught me hope indeed
As a sister, you blessed me with dignity,
As a sister, you taught me how to succeed
As a sister, you followed me above and beyond to exceed.

As a soulmate, you taught me nurturance
As a soulmate, you taught me friendship,
As a soulmate, you taught me reverence
As a

Categories: all of the above, familyme, me,
Form: Light Verse

All of the Above

You're like the powdered sugar on top of my funnel cake
The chopped fresh fruits inside my favorite milk shake

The bowling ball candy paint on my Super Sport Impala
The sweet surprise when I bust my piggy bank and find a crisp, folded dollar

The sharp creases in my slacks when I'm dressed to impress
The pardon from the

Categories: all of the above, romancesweet, joy, me, sweet,
Form: I do not know?

All of the Above

All of the above

Waiting for you is painful
Waiting for you and your kiss
Waiting for my special someone
Waiting for someone I miss

Loving you is my gift
Loving you is my passion
Loving your certain smell
Loving your sense of fashion

Needing you very badly
Needing you everyday
Needing your love and compassion
Needing your hand on my face

Thinking about you daily
Thinking about you

Categories: all of the above, girlfriend-boyfriend, love
Form: Free verse