Best Extraordinary Poems

So often, I contemplate
                  The extraordinary consequence of being  
Beholding majesty of dawn
    In quilted colors, salmon blush and coral pink

When laced with morning...

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An ordinary day begins
Make a cup of coffee
Watch the sun rise
The lonely ticking clock
Watch the minutes make an arc
The extraordinary dismissed
How long till the day is over
Never in history are we this alone
Never knowing vastness
Some never know closeness
Give up togetherness today
Give up even on emptiness
I...

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You are unique in all you do,
even the darkened sky remains blue:
to allow the stars to stand out
as those radiant eyes of woman
that shine more than them at night!
Dream and make wishes before dawn;
let them flee to your nearest star,
but ask them not to go...

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Every day is the same,
Ordinary,
With me wishing that something would happen,
Making it extraordinary,
The only time that I know I'm extraordinary,
Is when I write,
The words flowing from my fingertips,
At peace,
Not worried what others think of me,
For once,
Peace,
Solace,
In my crazy middle school days,
No worries,
All else fades,
And I...

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To my sister Marcie

You were the epitome of a true Southern lady.
Your hospitality reigned warm and generous 
as a summer's day, guiding you the consummate hostess.

You played life's roles with grace and compassion.
Strength and dignity kept you anchored and
confidence validated your presence.

You embraced family and...

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An old man takes his daily walk, his old dog limping after
   hobbling down the city streets, to where it does not matter
       familiar faces they do meet, some nod, some at times greeting.

   ...

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in some  situations  we might feel  like our  faces  don't  fit
some times  we might  feel like  we want to quit
but I encourage you  to  hold on  tight
and in our  Lord  delight
all...

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written last year after Maya Angelou"s death-


Men wonder wherein my charm lies-
I'm not good looking or athletic in size-
I try to tell the guys,
But some think I'm telling lies.
I say to them,
It's how I carry myself-
Honesty in my eyes,
Politeness in my talk,
Gentleness in my actions,
Conviction...

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Flickering flames glow from a fire,
the Monarch butterfly,
a juicy burst of citrus fruit,
a slice of pumpkin pie.

The California poppy,
a goldfish swimming round,
lava rock, a hearty veg
growing underground.

A terra cotta planter,
an oriole flying by,
a new day dawns, it's radiance
compliments a crimson sky.

Most importantly it’s vibrant hue,
will...

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Your wit is as sharp as any knife,
for it never gets dull from neglect.
And an aura surrounds you in life,
your presence has a magic effect.

You share your wisdom with one and all,
a simple truth you dispense with pride.
And lift me up from a painful fall,
confidence...

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He was born in Genoa,
and his mother was Susanna;
and he set sail at the age of fourteen,
to begin a new exploration age!
His father Domenico
gave him inspiration and courage...
while his three brothers:  Giacomo,
Bartolomeo and Giovanni ventured with him
on his long and dangerous voyages,
and accused of...

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On a moonlit rendezvous,
feelings merge and interlace.
And like a creamy toffee,
sweethearts meld as they embrace.

Love garners sweet candied dreams
from reality's mirage.
And hungry, compliant lips,
share a gummy bear massage.

Sweet, sugar-coated wishes
morph into chocolate hearts.
And make peppermint kisses,
scrumptious as honey-dipped tarts.

A confectionery treat,
love is something you treasure.
For...

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I just found your last letter to me,
And read it while watching a blazing sunset,
Emulating the happy sun you drew in your letter.

Ten years almost to the day, you killed yourself,
I'm left with sadness, a cerulean sky,
 And passing clouds, toasted orange,
 Like heated iron...

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when someone comes 
to you with so called democracy 
and racism, 
it is extraordinary 
arrogance to never 
accept in life.  

August 31/2023...

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Evoking the oak tree with a
Thank you for the stupendous day
So simple, yet, so profound
No need to do anything extraordinary

Because the universe resides simply
With white snowfall sanitizing my mind
Your imagination working like magic field birds
Warbling as you go

Let's create the countdown to amazing places together
Be...

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