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Best Man Of Few Words Poems


Premium Member My Simple Valentine Story
...dancing clumsily -
shy blue cowboy eyes smiling. . . . 
he swept me away

marriage fast foreknown -
no proposal from his lips. . . . 
just lots of kisses

my man of few words
tells me, “I’ll ......

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Categories: man of few words, devotion, love
Form: Senryu
Like Wingless Birds
...I can tell you about the elongated nights.
The pain and agony endured to the soul.
The hammer of reality that aims to chisel at my pride 
until it resembles a statue of anguish and defeat.
The wa......

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Categories: man of few words, deep, feelings, introspection, life,
Form: Free verse
Ballerina Marries a Bricklayer
...Third day on her honeymoon
Sharon asks Butch what it's like 
for a man before he gets married.

A bricklayer by trade, 
and a man of few words,
Butch doesn’t know what to say 

but he knows S......

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Categories: man of few words, love,
Form: Blank verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry



Premium Member Thankful
...A man of few words, my father taught by example.
The best thing he showed me
was to set my standards high
and to be my own judge - 
always modest never defiant or arrogant.

If something needed......

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Categories: man of few words, appreciation, father, games, introspection,
Form: Free verse
His Kind of Love
...I am my father’s daughter —
quiet when it matters,
loud when it doesn’t,
loyal like a bruise that never fades.

He was a man of few words
and too many beers,
a homebody with calloused hands
w......

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Categories: man of few words, childhood, family, father, father
Form: Free verse
Premium Member For My Father In Law
...He was a man of few words, except for what had to be heard or said,
Loving, caring and gentle this simplest of souls, proud in respect,
And reverence always bowing his head to a higher powers resol......

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© Cherl Dunn  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: man of few words, dedication, devotion, father, grandfather,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member A Man of Few Words
...(woman)"Just cause I didn't smile at you
Just cause I didn't wave
I'll not wear feelings on my sleeve
That's no way to behave.

But it could be, that I like you 
Maybe like you quite a lot
You......

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Categories: man of few words, crush, funny love, humor,
Form: Ballad
A Man of Few Words
...A moment in time,  time to realize just who
I am & where I stood in life.
To look into the eyes of my mentor & watch him
as he cried.
Tears of Honor, Respect & Pride
My proudest moment in life, ......

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Categories: man of few words, dedicationme, home, home, me,
Form: Free verse
Sonnet Poem: Remembering a Father
...A pair of shoes that walked many tests
Skipping and hurdling the hardest
Shockproof to the condition around
Halt to prepare for what tomorrow's abound

A distinctive scent of sweat for a living
......

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Categories: man of few words, father, fathers day, inspirational,
Form: Sonnet
The Sands of Time
...THE SANDS OF TIME

We stop-- unquestioning the expertise of our Game ranger
focused--examining sand and road for tracks
Uncomprehending, we ponder waiting for clues he may disclose –the l......

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Categories: man of few words, environment,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Insignificance, Longevity
...Late in life I struggle against my insignificance
When I should enjoy the freedom from performance before an audience.
Applause is happiness but if they withhold applause, embarrassment.
When Da L......

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Categories: man of few words, freedom, happiness, life, nature,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Dad
...Quiet man of few words
Dreamer and free spirit
Curious and passionate
Tinkering and inventive
Creative and hardworking
Nothing came easy
Worked for everything he ever got
Lived life wholeheart......

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Categories: man of few words, courage, dad, freedom, integrity,
Form: Free verse
Lou the Baseball Guy
...Hi, my name is Jerry
My close friend Lou passed away this week
He was a very avid and knowledgeable baseball guy
People were amazed when they talked baseball with Lou
He knew all about the player......

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© Pat Quinn  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: man of few words, best friend, death, farewell,
Form: Free verse
Never Trust, Trust, Rather Your Heart
...When you lay your trust on people 
There's never a guarantee of peace 
In ur heart 
When you Relay on the fact that you know them
You'll always be disappointed 
Never try to discover  their insi......

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Categories: man of few words, 12th grade, anger,
Form: Rhyme
Sunday Afternoon
...What do you do? Fine - I'll mention other things,
In Jo"burg, the expats were bored - went to
a roundabout and drove around, disgraceful,
don't you play any sport? Not even couch-rugby?

I used ......

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Categories: man of few words, adventure, fun, imagination, poetry,
Form: Prose

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry