Best Crawford Poems
Where's the point?
Why go on?
I've got no support,
to face the dawn.
The brought me lust,
the got me friends.
In them I did trust,
numbers to all the men.
They got me on the cover,
of every magazine.
Cindy Crawford, move over,
they were quite a team.
Those were the good times,
they were at their best.
Now at the age of 79,
their just two old sagging breasts!
:0)
Last year I wrote of a Red Sox team
The fans did not exactly scream
They could not swing, field or hit
Last place was theirs, that was it.
But John Henry said ENOUGH of that
I will not let this team go splat
So he fired a guy named Bobby V
And From The Jays did Farrell bring.
He traded away the vaunted three guys
To Gonzo, Beckett and Crawford bye bye!
He said the losing days are through
Saved a quarter billion dollars too.
The off season came on us soon
He got Napoli, Dempster and Victorino too.
Though no one gave the team a chance
The season came and they took off fast.
They started winning many games
And found themselves in first place.
In the dust they left yanks, birds and jays.
Kept winning through the summer days.
Now the season is poised to end
The team is looking great again
From worst to first, oh what a season
Team spirit and drive is the reason.
The playoffs loom, the team looks ready
Hitting and pitching very steady.
Fresh off a recent Yankees sweep.
This team looks like it can't be beat
To Fenway do the playoffs come
They'll take on all comers, everyone
For when all the opponents have been beaten
We'll win the Series, Oh what a season!!
by Rachel Dunkerque AKA Carolyn V. Crawford
(lyric and melody)
Can't you see, how I feel
The essence of me quivers
When it's you I'm near
Look my way, let me say
How much I love you.
Can't you tell, deep in this well
There's a churning passion
Long-stirred by your spell
Look my way, let me say
How much I love you.
How can I, won't even try
To explain the tide that floods me
When you're near my side
Look my way, let me say
How much I love you.
REFRAIN
And when you walk into my presence
You have to feel the effervescence, running through my head
Not twice, look once, I'm sure you'll notice
If you even think to slightly touch me
You sense loss of life's breath
So look my way, let me say
How much I love you.
So look my way, let me say
How much I love you.
By Rachel Dunkerque AKA Carolyn V. Crawford
(lyric and melody)
A blazing sun burned cold behind my face
The day you turned and walked across the space
Into the arms of one from school-year days
Left me alone to yearn for yesterday
I walked away but found I never left
Remained to ponder all I couldn't forget
The kiss you smiled me when our eyes first met
That never promised there would be regret.
I wait to live again our briefest day
To hear you tender call me 'cross the way
To hasten, run into your arms to stay
To never leave, to never go away
And still I wait to hear you whistle clear
Beneath my window, make my earth stand still
And though I wait for you against my will
I'll wait forever, then again until.
REFRAIN
I will wait forever
Till I hear you 'neath my window
Whistle clear, whistle clear, I will wait.
In each season, I will listen
When the day ends, in a new day
Whistle clear, whistle clear, I will wait.
I will wait forever, I will wait forever
I will wait, I will wait, I will wait.
I WILL WAIT . . . I WILL WAIT . . . I WILL WAIT
I WILL WAIT. . . I WILL WAIT.
By Carolyn V. Crawford AKA Rachel Dunkerque
Let's plant the field again with corn
Like the time in the years when first I was born
When the green of the field filled the early morn
Let's plant the field with corn.
Let's plant the field with corn again
Let the corn feel the kiss of the fresh spring rain
And the dew of the dawn as the day begins
Let's plant the field with corn.
In the field we will plant all the corn in a row
Dig the holes, drop the seed in four by four
For the cut worm, to die, for the crow, one to grow
Let's plant the field with corn.
When the corn grows tall we will hide in the rows
Chase the fleet butterfly and the swift black crow
Hail the man dressed in rags, wear his hat full of bows
Let's plant the field with corn.
While the corn's still green and the flax blows soft
In the breeze, braid the silk, till the day is lost
When the worms peep out from the husks, pick them off
Let's plant the field with corn.
When the corn is ripe we will pluck roastin' ears
Boil a pot, pipin' hot, till it drips with tears
Eat the corn, toss the cobs to the pigs and the chicks
Let's plant the field with corn.
Let's plant the field again in the spring
When the blue of the sky meets the earth with a grin
Like the time when we played in the fields first as friends
Let's plant the field with corn.
by Rachel Dunkerque AKA Carolyn V. Crawford
(lyric and melody)
You yearn to hear me whisper, your name against your chest
Taste my lips in the kiss of a pouring rain
Under skies on fire with God's fine play
You want your arms to close me in
Feel the thunder clap the lightning in its hand
You spoke such words, no riddle
It was so clear I was your aim
I took account, but I never said a thing
Now as regards your exhortations, I answer no and no again
You see the ring you wear means I'd be second-hand.
'Cause if I lay me down beside you
Flesh to flesh I'd want to bind you
Forever close to me in the recess of my heart.
You hunger to embrace me at sea in first the light
Caress my face awash in flames as they burn the night
Watch the deep erupt with geyser mists
Wrap me endless in your arms
Let the day-star dance us slowly toward star-night
Oh-h-h-h the winsome way you woo me
Feels like a lovely fairy tale
I shake my head, turn temptation from my way
Since I'm a girl who leans toward leprechauns
It makes it hard for me to say
I'll be your one and only dream that cannot stay.
'Cause if I lay me down beside you
Flesh to flesh I'd want to bind you
Forever close to me in the recess of my heart.
'Cause if I lay me down beside you
Flesh to flesh I'd want to bind you
Forever close to me in the recess of my heart.
Forever close to me in the recess of my heart.
by Rachel Dunkerque AKA Carolyn V. Crawford
(lyric and melody)
There was a tree, 'longside a road
It stood alone, bore well its load
And it never sought attention
from the road as it passed by
The tree was stout, a strong live oak
Stood sturdy 'neath, a thick green coat
Till its leaves began to tumble
as they fell upon its grave.
A many day, in years gone by
The tree was oft to wear a smile
And was glad to offer comfort
to the road as it passed by
Until the road, stretched wide and long
Brought to the tree, much that was harm
And its leaves just kept on tumbling
as they fell upon its grave.
The tree grew limp, as days passed by
Its strength was spent, gone was its smile
But the road just kept exacting
more harm than the tree could bear
The road stretched on, day into night
Wearied the tree from trunk to bow
And its leaves just kept on tumbling
as they fell upon its grave.
The BIRD OF LIGHT, lit on the tree
With one caress, relieved its grief
And renewed its strength and courage,
to stand 'side the road again
It sang a song of peace serene
Of days to come, of leaves so green
That the tree would not yet slumber
where the leaves fell on its grave.
And now the tree, with life renewed
Looks to the LIGHT, with gratitude
Though the road will always bring harm
to the tree as it passes by
The tree knows now, the BIRD OF LIGHT
Will lift it up, when there is strife
And its leaves no longer tumble
fall no more upon its grave.
By Carolyn V. Crawford AKA Rachel Dunkerque
Against the wind she bent and swayed
She fought to shield me from the pain,
That burst along on gusty gales
Then turned to angry, pelting rain.
I tried to hear the scattered words,
That bounced from roof, to pine, then oak,
In search of open space like birds
To soar beyond her heavy cloak.
"Keep still," I screamed. "I wish to hear
The secret that you hide so well."
"Is it too dreadful for my ears?"
"Is it so painful you can't tell?"
She moaned and bowed, then shook her leaves
And closed her cloak much tighter still.
"I hold this pain, this hurt, this grief
I hate to see it break your will."
"But you insist so I'll let go
This ache that threatens to split me wide
It's yours to face, this is your woe
I give you all that's hidden inside."
With quivering leaves turned toward the sky
As if to pray away the doom
She trembled deep, then with a sigh
Unleashed a ball of treacherous gloom.
Such pain! It screamed about my head,
Soared up then swirled and took its aim.
I staggered, stumbled . . . sank in dread
Collapsed as it devoured my frame.
"You've lost. You've lost. He's gone away.
He's gone. With him you are no more.
Your life is gone, you're dead, you're gray
Give up. Give in. He's gone for sure.
"Those tears, so sad, slide down your face
As you lay quaking in the sand
But they won't change what passed this way
They cannot take you from my hands."
Though weak I forced my eyes to watch
My soul float up beyond my reach
Out past the tree far from the pouch
That once tried hard to shelter me.
cherry apple red
my cherry 2,000 girl
dance on the web spin
by Rachel Dunkerque AKA Carolyn V. Crawford
(lyric and melody)
I took the time to scratch your hair
I took the time to clip your nails
And I even picked the pimples from the velvet of you face
Ironed your socks, your underwear
Kept them looking close to new
Till you turned and left me on the stairs before she took two tens and two
I worked two jobs and sometimes three
Held not a distant thought of me
I would have sold newspapers on the side just to keep you loving me
Trusting in all the things I tried
Not one could keep you satisfied
But I forgive myself 'cause I know I loved you right.
I took the time to hear your dreams
Crossed every line to work your schemes
To get you driving all your fancy cars decked out in silk and diamond rings
Wore out the floor when you were gone
And begged that HE would bring you home
Till you came one Sunday cleaner than you left, ordered me to leave you alone
Clocked extra time to make your bed
Softer than clouds beneath your head
And I would have walked 'cross burning coal just to keep you and me wed
Trusting in all the things I tried
Not one could keep you satisfied
But I forgive myself 'cause I know I loved you right.
I loved you right, gave you my all
Still you walked away without a glance
To see how hard, how far I would fall
I loved you right, gave again and again
But I forgive myself 'cause I know I loved you right.
And I forgive myself 'cause I know I loved you right.
Dane
Intense, emotional, intelligent, curious
Sister of Charme Carr and Ray Crawford III Phd
Lover of the creative thought processes
Who feels passionate, loyal, and at times frustrated
Who fears too much government power, interference, and oppression.
Who would like to see God the Father, Jesus Christ, and Beyond the Vail.
Live Oak, Florida
Smith-Johnsen
Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: BIO poems
Sponsor Regina Riddle
Actress Joan Crawford
Started out as a flapper
In silent movies
Then she became a shop girl
In talkies and then became
Ms Hollywood Royalty
This Los Angeles native had a great acting career.
It started in 1955 as an original Mouseketeer.
"The Rifleman" would be his most famous show.
Mark McCain was the son of Lucas we all know.
Johnny was a recording artist in his day.
His best-selling single hit was "Cindy's Birthday".
Of all young actors, he was among the best.
At the age of seventy-five, Johnny is being laid to rest.
Johnny Crawford
(1946-2021)
I thank wikipedia.org and imdb.com for information I obtained to write this poem
SHELTER
By Carolyn V. Crawford AKA Rachel Dunkerque
Against the wind she bent and swayed
She fought to shield me from the pain,
That burst along on gusty gales
Then turned to angry, pelting rain.
I tried to hear the scattered words,
That bounced from roof, to pine, then oak,
In search of open space like birds
To soar beyond her heavy cloak.
"Keep still," I screamed. "I wish to hear
The secret that you hide so well."
"Is it too dreadful for my ears?"
"Is it so painful you can't tell?"
She moaned and bowed, then shook her leaves
And closed her cloak much tighter still.
"I hold this pain, this hurt, this grief
I hate to see it break your will."
"But you insist so I'll let go
This ache that threatens to split me wide
It's yours to face, this is your woe
I give you all that's hidden inside."
With quivering leaves turned toward the sky
As if to pray away the doom
She trembled deep, then with a sigh
Unleashed a ball of treacherous gloom.
Such pain! It screamed about my head,
Soared up then swirled and took its aim.
I staggered, stumbled . . . sank in dread
Collapsed as it devoured my frame.
"You've lost. You've lost. He's gone away.
He's gone. With him you are no more.
Your life is gone, you're dead, you're gray
Give up. Give in. He's gone for sure.
"Those tears, so sad, slide down your face
As you lay quaking in the sand
But they won't change what passed this way
They cannot take you from my hands."
Though weak I forced my eyes to watch
My soul float up beyond my reach
Out past the tree far from the pouch
That once tried hard to shelter me.
Copyright © 2015 Carolyn Crawford
Simple kicks on her feet;
Baggy jeans, baggy sweats.
Even baggier T-shirts.
A rocking natural hairstyle;
Even turn bald.
Bare ears, bare nails.
Coolio, Eazy E (N.W.A.).
2pac, Biggy, a lot of T-bone/Kirk Franklin.
Bursting her ears deaf.
Pen, paper.
Nature, surroundings.
No noise, silence.
But Alas!
High heels on her feet;
Fitting skirt, matching top.
Red lipstick.
Weaved hair.
Tied into a bun, or just let loose.
Statement earrings, polished nails.
John legend, Melanie
Nicki, Chris a lot of Tamela/Randy Crawford.
Starting and ending her day.
Pen, paper; still.
Lights and roads, surroundings.
A lot of noise, never silence.
Oh well!!!!!!
Oh bother!!!!!
Changes!!!!!!!!!
© Herzel Poshiwa