Best Gwendolyn Poems

An exotic little girl in an illuminating white gown,
is curled gazing into a brook at her own reflection.
Far from prying eyes of her birth town,
She listens to the magical mythical water for guidance and direction!

This tiny little clearing is her own private place.
The strong smell...

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Giggly Gwendolyn greeted goofy Gary with giggles.
With goofy giggles Gary greeted Gwendolyn goofily.
If Gwendolyn only greeted goofy Gary gaggingly
what would happen to Gary's goofy giggly giggles?...

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Good Manners an asset,

Wise and appreciative,

Excellence through the years, defined by God,

New goals to set for myself,

Divine guidance and patience,

Onto hobbies and interests,

Love for relatives and friends,

Yesterdays beautiful memories

Now the written word.

Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz...

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...after Gwendolyn Brooks & Terrance Hayes


In this dim-lit hall, gathered close, we
Chalk our cues, faces worn but real.
Eight-ball in the corner, staying cool,
Brothers in the game, that's who we

Are. Schoolyard dreams we long since left,
Traded books for pool cues after school.
In this smoky haven loitering,...

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