The indelible stamp
of my favorite aunt
my birthday gift arrived
seven months late
Yet unwrapping the newspaper
was well worth the wait
Though the fruit cake was moldy ~
The ‘London Times' was first-rate
On March the 5th I wrote a poem –
The title was “Dear Jill,”
Which was a plea that maybe
The First Lady would help fill.
Of course, she never saw it
And my quest was not unique,
But had she followed common sense,
We’d not be up the creek.
The paddles now must be controlled
By a dynamic team
Which maybe, just 4 months ago,
Would’ve had a bit more steam.
Yet there’s a chance the tide will turn
And folks will recognize
This country needs a leader
Spreading dignity, not lies.
Good morning Mr. Sunshine your journey's underway
Have you come across any pocket penguins on your rise today?
I'm looking for one specifically, on her I am sold
You would know her if you saw her, she's a beauty to behold
Well let me tell you some things more to help you to recall
First of all she sings like fire, she's brighter than them all
Secondly she's passionate in what she wants to do
She'll keep you on your toes so you'd better think things through
Thirdly, if she asks a question it's more likely than it's not
She already knows the answer she's just seeing what you've got
Fourthly she's so feminine, as womanly as they come
Her tastes are just impeccable, in all second to none
And finally, though this isn't all the things that I could here devise
She's got the most captivating, incredible blue eyes
A pocket penguin yes indeed, but what I say is true
I'd love to have her with me and if you knew her you would too
won't co back to school
need the tools
time to choose
and its very cool
ihaving good edcation
will be with you for ever
its
BETTER LATE
THAN NEVER
It has been months, I was lost in my thoughts
Forgot that there exists a page
where I need to upload my writings
All of those fine quotes, free verse
also, some incomplete poetries which I need to complete
It's already late but still
so here I am getting back to work with all my strength
To complete my pending poetries and new ones
So that somewhere in the corner of the world
It spreads smiles and a little motivation to all my readers
That it is better late than never
Better late than never,
But never late is better;
Complete the endeavour,
Be punctual, go-getter;
We try to be clever,
Late, but do to the letter,
Remember however
To be on time, trend-setter.
09.06.2021
Advice,
Better late than never
I was advised to ask the Doctor
For a home visit
And within just 5 minutes
My Mother was admitted to A&E
Because in all honesty i think
towards the end she was screwing
with me getting in my head
Playing game's putting me on a emotional guilt trip
But come this time i have to admit
I am not a Doctor
Nor a Shrink
I am merely her Son
And my Love alone
Can not fix her
It's now up to the Medical Professional's
better late than never
your money is not what I want
your gifts are not my
priority
your excuses are not
what I need
just gave me what don't
cos you but has value
And that is what ?
your high profile is not
my business
your excellence is not
my perfection so keep it
aside
your skills is not my attraction
all I need from you
is simple
you can gave it with out
a cost despite it value
and that is what????
that is nothing but only
you Time!!!!!!.
B-etter late than never,
R-egards don't come on time;
E-very well wish from friends
N-eeds the mountain to climb.
D-ay twelve in warm July, rhyme's arrival is delayed;
A-lthough the music sounds familiar, it's over and over played.
R-ight there in the home
O-f your facebook account;
L-ate greeter from far away
D-oes it with huge amount.
A-mount of pure delight is sent through the messenger;
N-othing to be ashamed of, it's better late than never.
I've been waiting for you,
for so long.
Never thought one day,
I'd belong.
To someone who cared,
for me.
Someone who'd always,
be there for me.
But,
Love comes to those who love,
and wait forever.
Don't give up hope, one day
you will be together.
When it comes to finding love...
better late than never.
So many years have passed, waiting,
for you to appear.
Almost given up hope,
being alone my greatest fear.
Then one day suddenly, you found me!
Showed me the love we both needed,
so desperately.
Now time stands still when we are together.
Don't give up, be patient.
because,
When it comes to finding love,
better late than never.
John Derek Hamilton February28,2013 revised November 5,2015
Did I get that much older
Or did he somehow get
younger
Maybe the answer is buried
somewhere in between.
Grandad to my children
Forevermore dad to me
I see him now in a way I had
never seen.
Has he become more tolerant
Or I much more sedate
We now listen to listen to what
the other has to say
I spent my youth in battles
But have come to realize
All conversation is not a
familial battle play.
I wanted what other families
had
A dad who was always there
Ignoring his depth of personal
sacrifice
He was thankful for the job he
had
Worked morning noon and
night
He showed his deep undying
love
To give his family a better life
got plans
make a stand
do this
with a strong fist
you can't miss
over power your mistake
so thing will be better
BETTER LATE
THAN NEVER
Okay! Better late, than never
As long it’s not a damn fever
Or else, you’ll see your lover
Sobbing, on a wooden cover
For who’ll pay the land rover
If, you left just your revolver
When you departed, forever
Because you did not recover
For thinking it’s just a fever
High or low, fever is a fever
Don’t waste time in a waver
If you want to see your lover
As long it’s not a damn fever
Okay! Better late, than never
Birthdays come, and Birthdays go,
Yours is past, as you well know,
Not really sure why I forgot,
Could it have been an evil plot,
I always have good intention,
Just too busy, worth a mention,
Better slow down, smell the roses,
Stop the grindstone, save the noses,
You’re thought ‘bout, more often that not,
You’re in my prayers, never forgot,
So I say with no reservation,
Gotta stop this procrastination,
So in closing, I’m thinkin’ of you,
One in Mass. and One in Muzoo.
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