The Park Bench
...I slowly make my way,
eyeing the perfect place to perch—
the bench sitting in the full sun,
caressing my face with its rays.
I’m drawn to the light
and shy away from the shade.
It gives m...
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Categories:
great nephew, child, joy, light,
Form: Free verse
Family Sorrow
...
The phone rings- say “Hello”- and hear the sobs;
my heart jumps- for I feel his anguished pain.
With fear, I ask him if there's something wrong!
“Oh God, he's gone! My dear Grandson is gone!”
T...
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Categories:
great nephew, dark, death, sorrow,
Form: Grook
My Nephew's New Baby
...A
Sunday
afternoon
at my daughter's.
My mother, grandkids and nephew are there.
We discuss what the relationship of
my nephew's new
baby could
be to
me!
Would
cute, sweet
Le...
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Categories:
great nephew, family, , cute,
Form: Tetractys
Expatriation In the Greatest Nation
...Written November 19, 2015
Paint it with Tom and Tiny Tim
Then have thanksgiving dinner with your aunt Lisa and your crazy uncle Jim
Here I am
Uncle Sam I am
Sitting on a white picke...
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Categories:
great nephew, absence, angst, emotions, life,
Form: Free verse
Miscommunication
...I went to the hospital
on Friday night,
I walked into the room
it was quite the sight.
I saw my nephew standing there
with a huge smile on his face,
I walked over to him
held him in a long e...
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Categories:
great nephew, baby, beautiful,
Form: Rhyme
Borneo Josephine
...Years ago, I had a college roommate named Herbie.
His uncle was anthropologist Leonard Kirby
who was reported missing when the plane he had flown,
crashed in the Borneo jungle at a spot unknown.
Her...
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Categories:
great nephew, loveme, woman, wife, me,
Form: Rhyme
Austin
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Always hungry, Loves sweets
Understanding
Smiles so sweet
Tough as nails
Intelligent boy of God
Nice great Nephew...
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Categories:
great nephew, dedication
Form: Acrostic