Long Bear in mind Poems

I have the greatest of the great ideas!” My husband said. 
“Best one I have ever had!” He uses this line weekly 
Since he is in sales, and we have been married a long time...

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I put to you a tale of two sheep
tepidly beside themselves with fraught.
Now who was who and which was which...
It simply matters not.
But suffice to say, they were both dismayed
For the amelioration they both sought.

So...

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IF EVER I HAD A COUNTRY : LXIV - LXV


NOTE (facts to bear in mind while reading) : Under the French Penal Code, harm done to the infirm, minors and seniors (i.e. over 65) is...

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To a Public Prosecutor or a Judge of Mud*, Translation of Paul Verlaine’s : A un magistrat de boue*

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Good evening, folks...trust all is well.
First of all, let me congratulate all those who commented on the first Poem 
Contest posting I had.  Bear in mind, as Judge and Jury, only I am permitted...

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A well-known saying that states
The truth is a proverb,
Obedience is better than sacrifices,
A proverb makes it known by all,
Paying attention when you are corrected
Is a sign of wisdom,
Stupidity it is,
To overrule corrections.

Open thy eyes and...

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Genealogy
                 —The beginning of a family tree—

For my great, great grandfather was a son of a slave,  
he...

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Behold, Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 

Children are faithfully a blessing from Lord God 
Lord God has blessed us with countless amounts of items so...

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Behold, Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 

Children are faithfully a blessing from Lord God 
Lord God has blessed us with countless amounts of items so...

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wish it were raining pots and lots,
  that when it rains or dark comes ,l leave;
because sometimes I do not want anyone to see me ..... 
I got used to living as a refugee...

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This potpourri is a redolent of our sweet memories
When you and I happily shared our love under those deciduous trees
Those fragrant petals and autumn leaves were gathered  for you to keep
Bear in mind that...

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A train door closes packed with passengers.

Destinations being most different than others.

Typical light touches, embarrassing rubbing,
Lastly, the ever so bothersome nudging.

Unfinished conversations, from platform
Carries on within the overcrowded train.

Yapping and gabbing, defined as gossiping,
Amidst disgruntled...

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Look, Spoken & Served

            I myself with Oneness, sorting through this mess and disaster, 
         ...

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This program of Rhymes of the Times is dedicated to Richard. I share a poem Richard wrote about me, The Warrior Princess. Richard has been a great influence in my life and I wanted to...

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I'm going to share a story
That happens to be true
Because it's sometimes good to laugh at ourselves,
I think. Don't you? 

It happened in first year high.
It was a funny scene!
I'd like to share this memory.
Yes....

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She woke with a gradual start in the muddle of the night,
her large bed seemed so empty that she almost took flight
in search of a new man who might stay right till the end
and not...

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Beautiful Exchange
Seek first the kingdom of God and all shall be added unto your bosom
You are what you eat
Your actions are the results of your thoughts
And every time you seek something from that corner store,...

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Get a job! (Soapbox Poetry)  

Reaching your hand in another man’s pocket
Taking your fill, still you’re screaming for more
Limits are reached due to faults in the system
What do our children have waiting in store?

~~~

Why...

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The telephone rang, I answered cheerily
When the niceties were over, the voice inquired
"How is it going with the gardening today" quite sincerely
I could not refrain and out of exuberance, desired
to extol the virtues and due...

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my keyboard  sometimes sticks and snarls up my story
went to the store and got  jiffy lube and what a glory
my fingers slide across the letters typing faster
did a quick  hit of the...

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The sound of wedding bells, I hear
My daughter’s maiden flight, so near
Festive celebrations, in full gear
And nuptial gaiety, so much in the air
This letter I write to my daughter dear
To consider seriously and not to...

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When You Are Young

handsome young perfect masculine structure, every lady love
Beautiful, striking, eye popin figure, a seduction no man could resist
Time has flown by, life so moves fast
Upon those years gone by, reflect
How has your...

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During the last minutes
Time came by, it won’t be the first time he does this he did this when he was about eight years ago and he really loved it to that point that he...

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The poem that I write,
Is the one that I fantasize of writing
The one that my muse, celestial being
Made of mysterious essence,
Regards as the celebration of my fall,
Here, in a world devoid of meaning!

This poem recounts...

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The story starts last year 
I had you as my friend
I had it all, you want me more
I trusted you again
You came along wearing angel’s smile
Was thrilled back then
You took me faster and
Grabbed the game...

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