January Chicago Poems

New Year
I walk down from the seventh floor.
Take the lift up and walk down again. 
Since we can only be out a short time
Like shopping...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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Those young, clear bright eyes,
hands over their hearts.
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
on a fragrant Spring morning.
The sun shining through the golden 
shades.
Scents of Lake Michigan...

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Mommy, is 'snow' a four-letter word?
  No, darling, but 'shut-up' is
But mommy, 'shut-up' has six letters
  I'm so glad you're doing well in...

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Icy roads and side streets
Cold: possible snow flurry
 --Drive slow; Don't hurry!...

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Blurred speech, stalled hands and feet,                   ...

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