Long Erika Poems

Brick stepped up on the curb, shaking his head,
" What a piece of junk" he should'a rode the horse"
Brick turned to see the trail of smoke being left
behind by Bill's car as he drove away...

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Brick had seen his share of hospitals 
and had been to Saint Cecelia's more than once,
on occasion, a perp would get banged up
you know, during an arrest... on occasion!

He was just waiting for the X-Ray...

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My father is a very good memory in my mind,
He was very handsome and tall.

Always very kind and understanding,
He mentored our love of God and the church.

Educated my brother Tom and I to become teachers,
My...

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What good memories living with our parents and grandparents Dr.Wolf and Dr.Erika,
My sons Kirk and Erik and my younger sister Antje and I all lived together in the beautiful house.

My sons signed up for soccer,...

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Erika Raiken.
"Me Against Myself"
7/1/2011

Put your smile on your face kid, yea that's right, and forget about letting them know. Wipe your tears, pull that knife out your back. There you go. Play soldier, with your...

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“Come fluttering words, come drifting to me...” A Rambling Poet

A gentle breeze brings me the soft smell
So familiar it calms my tear-filled eyes instantaneously.
I venture closer to the source.
Two ebony, round vases resting atop a...

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Happy Birthday to you, my dear sister.
You were just a little dolll when you were photographed with your uncle Walter..

I have seen you grow into a beautiful young woman,
Do you remember the days at our...

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Erik Erikson
described U.S. culture
as stuck in adolescence,
and a more feminist Erika Fromm,
or Erik Erikson,
might have added
Nationalistically stuck in patriarchal adolescence.

Yet in the normal course of biological events,
and spiritual evolutions,
each life,
individual and cultural,
unfolds a rudder.

Each rudder...

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Whittchurch picnic, favorite days with my relatives,
Many years ago, a beautiful picnic by the lake.

We had a nice picnic table by the lake,
Our brother Tom found this magnificent place, thanks Tom.

Good company and delicious foods,
i...

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I always knew how Marcella loved it when other girls amid passions wished her love
But what she nor the other ladies didn't know is that tonight, lovely Nina had a plan
Being the beautiful sex craved...

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The beautiful St. Armands, Sarasota, Florida,
A holiday with my children Kirk and Erik and my parents.

The timeshare at the beach,
Owned by Dr. Erika and Dr. Wolf.

Condominium was exquisitely decorated,
My sons Kirk and Erik stayed with...

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Happy Birthday, Tom
Another beautiful year with relatives and friends.

The beautiful wedding at Pioneer village, where Tom and Gail married,
With the horse drawn carriage driving past.

Antje was a flower girl,
Gwen was a bridesmaid.

The exquisite house you...

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One day I received an envelope in the mail,
I opened the envelope, my sister Angela had surprised me with a picture .

This was a picture of our parents Dr. Wolf and Dr. Erika,
With the sisters...

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Erika Renee, my little child,
you are growing too fast,
seems like yesterday I held
you in my arms, as I rocked
you to sleep.

I remember when you called
me papa in such a cute little way
and the enchanting smile...

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I was saddened to hear the passing of our beloved sister Adele,
Now that she has gone home to the Lord.

She will be remembered by her sisters and brother,
As a loving mother and friend to her...

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Days with my parents Dr. Wolf and Dr. Erika,
I would visit on my return route from my children and husband.

Our mother would be waiting with a glass of champagne,
Which  was absolutely delicious.

I would visit...

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Today we remember a dear friend ,
that went home to the Lord.

Aunt Erika will be remembered, 
for her friendship and kindness.

I remember meeting her,
she is the wife of our minister Dr. Wolf.

She is the honorable...

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This is for you dear sister.

I know sometimes it hurts,
And all you wanna do is cry,
I sometimes don't even know why.
But I know you can do it,
You're stronger than you think you are.

You're feeling so...

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Tomorrows Not Yesterday

This nightmare drama so soon will perish.
I’ll remember the anguish but no  tear.
We  sort days for memories to cherish.
Yes! Resist all blatant aspect of fear.
Glimmering tomorrows will become clear.
Come join me!...

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As beautiful as the morning sun,
That rises up- and shines away the dark,
As do you, the shadows of my heart be done,
Illuminating that my which love, embarks,
You are an angel, wings of the brightest white,j.
I...

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