Best Caliri Poems

With imperfection, introspection 
And a measure of over arching dejection 
Comes insight
So I've noted a truth or two
Do get comfortable and I'll share a few

Say you're dancing, having fun
And some sideline sneerer mocks
Forget them, they matter not
They aren't the one that rocks

Rushing about, making life...

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Candies, Christmas songs and presents

Held me one time in their thrall.

Reunions, however, had true Christmas essence

In that childhood I recall

So fondly, but nowadays it seems

Too many folks I used to know have

Moved on or passed away. My dreams

Are not the same, but family

Still rules in...

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Behind the rough and gruff facade,
amongst the sternness and the pride.
Along with calloused hands and the scars
A little boy still resides.

in spite of responsibilities,
the hard days, daily grind.
There within a man full grown,
that little boy still hides.

In the crooked grin, stuck out chin,
mischievous twinkle of...

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My three-year-old put his hand on his chin 
like he was mulling over something troubling
I said, "Son, look at this place; what a mess!" 
“But, Papa,” he moaned, “I pway wifh these!” 
His room was cluttered from wall to wall-- 
books and crayons, even an...

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After a long work day I come home to a long warm shower.  It was getting late into 
evening hours.  I sat down in my favorite black leather chair.  Not knowing I was in for a big 
scare.  I rolled a...

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Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
I'm just looking out my door.
It has been raining through the night,
Looks like we'll get some more.
But don't worry all you gardeners,
The sun will be out soon.
Just as quick as this snow melts,
Your flowers will start to bloom.
The wind will blow...

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That’s not my elephant you see
right there in the garden.
Mine is in the prison
where he’s waiting for a pardon.

That one in the garden
is a charming one named Ella.
Mine just steals spaghetti off my plate; 
Obnoxious fella!

Second graders like to come 
watch Ella spray the roses.
At...

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Viciously, infernally incredibly hot, is its dominance
Excitedly referred to as ‘Women come from Venus”,
Naturally, Roman Goddess of beauty and love, ingenious,
Unsure of falling in love with Venus, no water I fear,
Seduced by folklore, don’t become a foolish Pioneer!

Contest Info : "planet"
Sponsor: Matt Caliri
Dated 28th May...

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Blackberry Memoir 

Blackberries, round and glossy,
Always invite me to return
To dusty country summer afternoons
When languid waves of mirages
Puddle into shimmering hiatus.

From the gently swaying hammock
I hear the rattle of berry pails
To see my grandmother, in her straw hat,
Smile an invitation - come with her
Into the...

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Soulless Windows

On the rain wet pavement I stand
The cold memory chills my heart
In the third floor window no glass
Just soulless boarded grey eyes  
No laughter reverberate the walls
or children’s chatter to lighten air
disturbing unknown neighbours
The scent of your love lingers on 
interwoven with cloying...

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Daddy look at this place
Mommy said it’s a disgrace
cos nothing’s in the right place
the floor’s an obstacle race
and my best book on space
isn’t in the book case

BUT my kid sister Grace
is lurking on the staircase
she’s got a grin on her face -
That smile I’d like...

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I had a dream that I was the President of the USA and this
is what I would do to make my country strong again. . . 

Get every single citizen vaccinated for Covid 19 and variants
Work with advisors on ways to open up the economy
Implement...

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Children, our most treasured wealth shouldn’t grow maimed
In joyful living and the art of life, they need to be groomed

At a young age when they are flexible and pliable
A mother’s gentle guidance will help them not to stumble 
 
I feel I should extend my...

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The Borg have nothing on the bees;
they act as a collective mind.
Instead of dominating worlds,
They leave a better place behind.

A bee’s life, rather short and hard
unless it happens you’re the Queen.
Twenty-five hundred eggs a day
leaves little time to primp and preen.

The gals do all the...

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This new year I feel the tensions of taxes due
While I resolve to complete them in time as
Every year I procrastinate until the deadline is here.
Now as this new decade begins I feel inspired
To clean my clothes closets of clothes I never wear
Yet can’t bear...

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