Prayer Candy Poems

The Moon as a Metaphor for Your Mouth
by Michael R. Burch

When I was closest to love, it did not seem
real at all, but a thing...

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A Child’s Christmas Prayer of Despair for a Hindu Saint
by Michael R. Burch

Santa Claus,
for Christmas, please,
don’t bring me toys, or games, or candy...
just... Santa, please,
I’m...

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Today I walked away as I prayed;
By chance my emotions did stray;
By chance in blown flow in my heart did dance;
Running Free frolicking but early...

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I admired the shiny wrapper
    seemingly made of polished silver
as if a jewel were sealed inside

The cellophane sleeve of six
  ...

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OR, MY FEZ

Candy Daddy sneaks into my room at night
"Don't tell mommy," Candy Daddy says.
He has to give me candy when I ask for some
Or...

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bake the goodies
bake the snacks
snack tray covered
snack tray to taste
taste the cookies
taste the candy
candy cane the tree
candy cane the swags
swag the tables
swag the doors
door bell...

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O My Queen please gets well soon
So you take your cake you asked from Ayah
I know you are in pain

And you know how much I...

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Your birthday is indeed  a great time of gaiety,
It calls for a  celebration, a Grand Poetic Party
But, what I have just said is...

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