I love you baby, forever and a day.
I'll always be here you would say.
Up on this pedestals where I sit,
looking like a fool for believing that .
The signs were there right from the start, I
just couldn't see them because of the love in my heart.
You couldn't let go of the ghost from your past,
but hid it will behind the mask.
So many times begging crying down on my knees,
open your eyes, see me please baby please.
No matter what we argued about,
I loved you still without a doubt.
I can give credit where credit is due,
for the best actors award that titles for you.
You played the role and played it well,
but now that it's over you can go to hell.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Feelings were hurt and my heart was crushed.
Mr. Biden gave a feisty speech
without once extending his reach
across the bipartisan aisle
Credit where credit is due
the old boy’s still got considerable life
~ expect more gridlock and strife
I had placed Reeses cups in a bowl
There to snack anytime- with control
The large family size-
Hubby eyed with surprise
Said restraint was to be his new goal!
But each morning I saw there was less
And I felt that he had to confess
That he snuck some away-
To munch on through the day!
He said NO, and like me, felt some stress!
This went on- and so soon bowl was bare!
I moved on like I just didn't care-
And continued to dust-
Clean inside was a must
Of a living room cabinet there.
I yelled WOW!- when I saw there inside
All the Reeses a mouse brought to hide!
Dragged them there one by one
Till his project was done!
That field mouse took us both for a ride!
Now, this story I told you is true-
Shoulda known mice all do what they do.
But this feat was extreme
A lone field mouse's dream-
Gave him credit where credit is due!
February 3, 2023
Contest: Shouda Seen It Coming
Sponsor: John Lawless
Syllable Count: 9 and 6
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Anxiety increases as Christmas draws near
Kids may not get what they asked for, they fear,
It’s presents holding them rapt, not good cheer
Santa shows disinterest, he has another beer
‘Tis Mrs. Claus stretching the budget this year.
Written December 11, 2022
We are watching TV news indicating catastrophes, people
discriminating and being prejudiced against others while
sinning, doing bad things, telling lies and environmental
problems created at Camp LeJeune.
Breaking rules should be in there somewhere.
Why do people write, "Letters to the Editor" anyway?
What do they want to gain from their letter? Article
might be an expression of dissatisfaction, disagreement
and doubt. They may be filled with animosity also
We could be giving credit where credit is due, being
positive, patient, loving and kind.
People have been killed or injured, affected by bad
weather, calamities and health problems. and
things that are terrifying.
We must give credit where credit is due. What you
give out is what you will receive in return. Give out
love, kindness and mercy and will receive the same
back.
Do not criticize others to build yourself up. Encourage
others to do good and better themselves. Would be
interested in reader's comments regarding this article
that I have written.
James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran
Believer of God and Jesus
RiverSea Plantation
She was born from the inside of a high heel shoe
With styles and patterns and colors of every hue
We marveled at her beginnings, she was always true
Giving credit to her creator for designing this gorgeous shoe
A very merry new year to all of you
May happiness reign, delight increase
May rank strife and division at once cease
May you give and receive credit where credit is due
A healthy and prosperous new year to all of you
May your body respond well to life's curve balls
May your bank account grow in the short and long haul
May your face glow with the brightest of hues
A spiritually uplifting new year to all of you
May your journey take you to calm inner peace
May irritation and anxiety steadily decrease
May you overcome obstacles, achieve a breakthrough
A year of poetic inspiration to all of you
May your Muse burn bright throughout the year
May your words stream and flow in verse crystal-clear
May all your efforts be rewarded with glorious good cheer
~ To everyone on Poetry Soup, a very Happy New Year! ~
I still savor the thought of the zest that I caught
When you joined us that night after school.
Tara figured out why, since she’s so sage and sly;
She left early to show it was cool.
With her sis Tara-gon, Ginger sighed with a yawn,
“My, it’s late!” to clue in that nut-Meg.
“Would you look at the thyme!” came the reechoed chime,
With a wink from Corey-ander pal Peg.
Well, I felt like a god, though it seemed somewhat odd
That they all should jus’ curry, but hey,
When you gave me a smile as we two walked a while,
It dissolved my perplexed caraway.
In this teenagey bliss, I leaned in for a kiss,
Little knowing what I was against:
You demurred in a trice, “Though hot pepper is nice,
I insist that it’s parsley dispensed.”
With a panicky cast, I apologized fast
In my chili confusion and dread,
But I saw your eyes light, and we had a nice night
Holding hands at the cinnamon stead.
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Credit where credit is due: I got the idea for this from Michael Wise's very original poem "A Spicy Story," posted here:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_spicy_story_1100057
My home on native land
I stole that from a T-shirt
Gotta give credit
Where credit is due
Canada 'eh
Kanata
Iroquois for settlement or village
And here's where I slip in pillage
Pardon my digression
Subjugation segregation
And bad first impression
Gotta give credit where credit is due
I remember being proud of a beret in blue
2018.08.21
Composed for Brahn Bailey's
(your) Country 'tis of thee Poetry Contest
We’ll have you ever wondered why they
give Columbus the credit for finding
North America when he never set a foot
on the promise land, no it was the Vikings
that came here first and we have proof
after finding their settlements we now
know it pre-dates any other civilization
except the Indians known to man...
So I think it's time to re-write the history
books 'cuz
Shouldn't we GIVE CREDIT WHERE
CREDIT IS DUE, don’t you know not
everything you hear or read is true
it might be what some people want you
to believe but don't be a fool, seek, research
and find the truth, no don't be a fool and
GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
Columbus day should be changed to
Viking day now wouldn't you say...
Why do we permit our children to be
lied to in school especially when we
know it's not true...?
I think it's time we GAVE CREDIT
WHERE CREDIT IS DUE...
Now let's GIVE CREDIT WHERE
CREDIT IS DUE!
So you think you are ready for anything?
Sure? No?
Thought so
From whom do you get your talents?
Future thinker, are you not?
So how can it be from your parents lol?
Give credit where credit is due
From where are you coming from?
Not from the womb!
From heaven
Lighten up
You are ruffled
lol
Grrrr
Grrrr
Far truth
Far fetched
Really?
Has anyone ever called you an angel?
Cmon
Dedicated you to the Lord
Gee
Hmm
Yup
Case closed
Beam me up, Scotty
Haha
TASTE IT
Come & taste my delectable cuisine
That tickles your senses you know what I mean
A palatable pleasure that teases & excites
This is my doing my connoisseurs delight
One taste a smell you're already hooked
Trust me my food never gets overlooked
A bite just a nibble craving for more
Once the word is spread they'll be cues at my door
Ready steady cook or come dine with me
To impress the masses I do so easily
A clove of garlic black pepper a shake
I could impress royalty with the food that I make
A natural flair I have & I love to create
I know it's not hard for one to appreciate
Yes give credit where credit is due
Hmmm methinks I'll have fish tonight dessert apple stew
Anyways that's enough of my idle boast
Salmon pate seems nice I'll have mine on toast
I actually have a gift with the rhyming thing to
Come try my coq au vin delve into my vin da loo
From curried chicken to a tuna bake pasta
Just like Levi Roots I'm one talented black brother
Da Predman powriginalpoems2makeu:)
The Urban Poetry Collection
05/11/11
What God says about you are all statements of truth,
Satan will lie on you to make you feel destitute.
Here is one statement that you can take with you
To suit your emotional and devotional needs for your life that's true:
God's opinion of you supercedes the man's opinion of you.
Satan will get into man and never give credit where credit is due
Remember God made you and what God says about you are all statements of truth.
1-16-11
Good character is way more important to me,
Than having good grades.
No one wants to work or be around,
Someone who is dishonest or who is an owner
Of an awful attitude.
If you are a motivated individual,
That means you are one who gives,
Their best at all times.
Yes, that counts, and indeed once
You add fairness, responsibility, generosity, and kindness,
To your vocabulary, and act on them.
The satisfactory grades will come.
Character counts; respect others,
Don’t be afraid to give credit where credit is due.
In other words, don’t be a hater ,
Even when others hate on you.
That is not what it do.
Don’t be fake; be sincere.
You will forever have friends far and near.
Character builds your confidence
And your resume’.
Please ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls,
Hold my advice dear in every way.
Work on your character everyday.
We borrow on the
faith of our children
because we’ve failed to
fulfill our promise:
Hope for the future,
Trust in our parents,
Stewardship of life.
Credit where credit is due,
earned through saving
our earth, our air, our values.
Cash me out.
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