Long Dependability Poems

POTD 9th April 2018

Synopsis -
A story of selflessness without jealousy or rancor that is often evident through the ages in all walks of life, even in modern times. 

She’s a queen who sees her lover...

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Buzzfeeding sustenance (eating/drinking) beyond point of satiation

Bloated swollen cheeks
analogous to first Chinese Brother,
who swallowed the sea,
now non sequitur 
off beaten track i.e.
less apropos re: guarding
par for race course as if

ace driver won Grand Prix
latter referencing...

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Do You Have My Back? (Loyalty)

Earn my trust
Earn my allegiance
Allegiance professes commitment
Allegiance is pure dedication
Dedication proper and steadfast
Dedication allows peace of mind
Mind not at ease when lacking
Mind needs constancy
Constancy denotes dependability
Constancy communicates so not to...

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Having found great joy in giving I gave.
$25,000.00 anonymously shared.
What poor soul would this bequest save?
Who would thank God that someone cared?

I prayed for an answer and the wisdom to know.
To whom in the world...

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Passion
Enveloping the evolution of eternity as she radiates dark hues of red and violet, swaying through the hidden passageways of the soul.
She loves to travel, finding enrichment in the beauty of life, gently shaping the...

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Thinking of you always reminds me of my youth, growing up in our small town
I recall my early teenage years were filled with fond memories of you in our circle of friends

Always polite and kind,...

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The first, a blessing of birth, from a mother of faith.
Flat fat feet which, in the shower,  sound like suction cups.  
A small short stature which kept me out of tight spots. ...

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This is my garden.

I recently discovered
the quiet allure 
of the forgotten art of gardening.

More than shoving seeds into soil,
More than impatiently waiting for seedlings and then greedily harvesting the fruit of one’s labour. 

More than...

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Written: October 3rd, 2023

"Man is graced as he loves, and love never fails. This river will lead life to its afar haven, where they can relish halcyon days and starry nights." By Poet
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Palmy trees swing...

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Being a Black Man
Reflection of one
The need to be loved and admired
The representation of Determination
Survival on responsibility
Being supported through a family
Born Leader in take charge
Family Component
Storms of uncertainty
Wonder into realize
Respect vibe
Sometimes beaten, torn and worn
The...

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HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY


Let’s imagine the world without women
Life may certainly cease, big chasm to all men
Children may derail on paths, no guidance
Young ladies’ modesty may not be enhanced.

Who’re the most supportive and loving wives?
Who’re the...

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A well bring forth nutritious water for nourishment. A mothers breasts warm comfort to a baby to lay head and rest; after the hunger cured by the warm fresh milk from her breast. It only...

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With mental arms, I gather up the reasons
Why I love you .....

Our season came in springtime
You did not intend to be my knight
No white steed, nor heroic plan
Just a man....

But like a tree, standing tall
When...

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Old men in blue jeans

Dungarees – that’s what they were called,
heavy, blue denim, metal button fly -
form that followed function.  The “cuffs” were
rolled up because inseam sizing and “pre-worn”
softened and frayed only occurred if...

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Poem number 1000 – Part Three :
Deeper and deeper


Forever onward, into a future of possibilities;
Another line, from inside a mind, without sense, but with sensibility.
Throughout time I have learned to garner my abilities,
To become the...

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Cost Effective.  

Norway was a poor country her main income came from shipping, those 
who manned ships worked long hours, saw their families every two years.
 A didactic system built around the trade, there...

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A person one knows, likes, or trusts, Webster calls a friend
However, that is not always the case in the end
Each of those traits is in the eye of the beholder, you see
Over time, many times,...

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WHAT IS A WOMAN

A woman is someone who reveres God and His laws above all else.
She knows wisdom, honor and dependability are more valuable than money or possessions.
She knows that respect is earned and fear...

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We’re playing the long game.
We share things, we’re lovers,
we slip in and out of each other’s lives
like jackets hanging on the back of a door.

Relationships are like instruments,
they must be played, kept in tune,
the carnal...

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A donkey carried Mary and her unborn child to Bethlehem 
Joseph sturdily led the way on foot it has been penned 
The donkey proved a faithful friend to Joseph and Mary
It got them to where...

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Carrie

Sentimental and sassy, reasonably realistic, soundly grounded

Daughter of polar opposites, wife of a patient man,  
mother of three unique comedians

Lover of sincerity, loyalty, dependability

Who feels passion for family, compassion for the unfortunate, 
 and...

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Ignorance is bliss, believe me. 
For I was once full, with what I thought I knew completely. 
   Experience has taught me, that I know nothing actually. 
About love, and all it takes,...

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The wind of surrender blew across the sea
of the disheartened, attempting to sink the ship
of comfort and contentment, without any regard
to what lay ahead. The mighty sea of doubt tossed the ship
to and fro as...

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In this world of so much insecurity
we need an anchor for our soul
one of dependability and trust
that is certain complete and whole

No man can fit this task
all have fallen short of the mark
but there's one...

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I have nothing against resting but lately I'm feeling a change that is directed
towards the lack of action, that I can never take when I rise at the sound
of the engine's roar.

I have become too...

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