Favorites Poems - Poems about Favorites

May we be blessed to understand there is a treasured gift in life that doesn’t cost a dime. This gift is as wonderful to give…as it is to receive. This precious gift…is time....

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I was lucky to marry a woman…at the time much to my surprise who sees the world around us through pure and innocent eyes. I loved to kid her about all the favorites that she has, so many from which to choose… favorite color, favorite food, favorite blouse, favorite shoes. Favorite author, favorite actor, favorite place…favorite thing to bake, favorite...

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adverbs dress up ordinary verbs easily, quickly, confidently, jokingly, suspiciously, cagily, demurely, purely, delicately, deliberately, justifiably, undeniably, jubilantly, whimsically flippantly they may be my favorite parts of speech...

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Sitting stoically Two furry faces Gaze upon faded photos. Once cherished, Hugged, wept over, Drooled on Forever friends Now Silent sentinels Chewed ears Button eye Pablum stained Guardians Of a fading Moment....

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Faved PoetrySoup poems, I've many a favorite Are such a treasure trove of Joy ...

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Most of my classes suck (by that I mean they’re difficult). English is ok - especially the writing. I’d never want to major in English Literature though. It’s one of the hardest majors at Yale. It may be harder than Pre-med. They make it hard to discourage people from choosing it. If you don’t love...

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I asked the violets who they Would like to be picked by And told the tulips Tuesday The violets were too shy If I pick a rose, I hear It may not pick me back Thorns are there to warn, my dear And someday they might attack The lilacs find it laughable That I would ever pick them But I won’t damn the daffodils For being...

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So many more. Just a sampling of favorites, per contest instructions. For each poet I have included a sampling of titles in parentheses. THREE OF MY FAVORITES Gershon Wolf Gershon lands me in stitches. In his wise and funny hands, I can’t help but smile or laugh. A grin happens, belly twitches. (Sex Sells, War is Hell; Tingles, Twitches, Creaks; Scant Solace in the...

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Opponents of the favorites Have a handicap, for sure, Since every error that they make Just sets the crowd a’roar. In tennis, fans are loyal, Cheering those they love the best, Which makes players ‘cross the net Feel kind of down and even stressed. As I watched the U.S.Open, When Serena took the court, I felt bad for those who faced her, Getting zero crowd...

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I whisper To my grandchildren; “you are my favorite” “don’t tell the others”. They chuckle knowing it is true. John G. Lawless ©8/25/2022...

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Texas-style juicy brisket grilled, smoked, keep meat moist. Amazing Ribs and baked beans. Potato salad Ice cold beer and pop drinks of choice Yum! 6/28/2022 7/5/7/5/5/3/1 Whats Cooking On The Grill This Summer Contest Poetry Contest Sponsored by: M. L. Kiser...

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The teacher gave gifts to those who were behaving. Many other students pretended to behave For about two seconds Then they got loud, unruly, and disrespectful. They began screaming at her They were yelling about unfairness They yelled that she had favorites. They threw things at her head. She did have favorites. The children whose parents taught them respect The children who behaved The children who...

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The other day on our morning walk…while by a lake enjoying the view…Deborah turned to me and said, “This is one of my favorite things to do.” As we gazed out on the water I thought about how often this occurs…and I smiled at my good fortune for having married her. For long ago marrying this woman...

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I had a rough year in seventh grade There was a horrible teacher who picked on me He was awful, and made my life hard. My mother sent me out to till the soil. She gave me a package of marigold seeds. I had to water the soil every day. I was amazed in a week when tiny green sprouts appeared. They...

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Hark, hark, a meadowlark What's your password Feckless narc I was sure I'd never see a Woman homely as your wife be 2B or 2C is not the question Does your apartment have a restroom? O, say can you see A bush where...

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