Funny Innocence Poems

I am a human of skin and bone
That has always felt alone
My parents ruled with fear
A heavy use of fists when near

Autism limited me to...

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A new toy I found in the mall
for my beloved pet, 
a different toy from a ball, 
the one she loves to play with.
 ...

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A mass of emerald and ochre leaves,
sway upon the light summer breeze.

Suction of boots to big, wrenched from the muck,
grunting, banging, the metal bucket thunks.

The...

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Those soft tendrils of skin grazing my being
Taking in my form whole
Accepting me as I was
Using me as I was

When did love turn to deceit...

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You
waltz, RIGHT
in.
Such poise.
That sly smile,
defined
chin,
and pair
of bright, blue,
sparkling eyes.
Bedazzled,
my mind,
hides.
Yet you've
seen ME. And...
do greet
me,
with a
KISS.


Date: 03.22.23
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Contest: Waltz Wave Poetry Contest...

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That robot on line is so crafty!
Pick a number, he says; make it snappy!
Or go to the App
He'll get nowhere with that;
He should know by...

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Written on 9/26/2022
Updated on 9/27/2022
by Gail DeBole

The young boy was watching his mom
Straighten sheets on his bed with her palms.
He began scratching his head
Looked at...

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fine new fernery
two forgotten dahlias
innocently bud...

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My family decided to spend summer vacation at my dad's cantonment,
there I came across a situation that would turn into a lifelong embarrassment.
In the evening...

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Just shy of eighteen,
A girl with glistening eyes of dark chestnuts
Complimenting deep umber hair.
Observes life as it passes by minutes.

The classmate who is genuinely funny.
Her...

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I wished to know how my new slinky would do out the car’s back window
So while Dad drove highways and thought me backseat asleep with...

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There she is, playing with her toys and dolls.
An air of peace surrounds her. Aww, isn't she
Lovely? Smilingly, she turns and calls
Out to you. Innocence...

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I don’t remember you ever saying counters were off limits ~



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Originally posted on February 20, 2021...

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The waiting cute texts,
Affixed with the warmth of my heart,
Greeted with the promising intent,
Eager to flash in front of your eyes,
Meanwhile, you become offline,
It feels...

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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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