Long Grateful thanks Poems

Widsith the Far-Traveler, Part III
ancient Anglo-Saxon poem
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

I was also with Eormanric for many years,
as long as the Goth-King availed me well;
he gave me six hundred shillings of pure gold
beaten into...

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Hand written cardboard signs
Held up by soiled hands
Asking for food, for change.
New to the game and still clean
Rookie looking like
He just went out for a walk
Stood curbside
Taking tips from the veteran.
His anguish ridden face
Spoke volumes.
No...

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O!  Slip in between!  The Dukes of Darkness,
In this cold part of the year!

The Baron of Night!
The Baron of Wind!
The Baron of Seeds!

When the Copper Trumpet
Bells out, bright and clear!

And men brood the...

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The earth has music for those who listen ~ William Shakespeare

Being grateful for what I have
Is easier than listening
To the worry that tells me
I don’t have it all – enough – or plenty

I’m grateful –...

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Is it the unrehearsed, instantaneous smile of a child in joy 
As it looks at you and likes the kindly smile in your eyes
That you wish him well and the world is safe in your...

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Life was moving along very ordinary
then in the early 80s quite content
in 1981 I got engaged to my girl
Jean said yes when proposed by this gent

When planning for wedding in November
my mother fell in garden,...

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God
By Franklin Price
3/27/2015

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost,
I praise you as the Trinity, as one I praise you most.

God sacrificed his son for us, to all of you I say,
With...

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DANCE IN THE RAIN  

Come and let us wash all our cares away
dancing in this gentle rain together
to enjoy every moment of the day.

Join in with me, oh come and don't delay
this time we...

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Slaying from core deep
     You made your grand exit     
Don't close the door
I have yet to make mine 

Allow me to introduce the woman in me
I once...

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This poem is dedicated to that kind person who donated me with a Premium Membership.  I did not expect it but my grateful thanks comes with a wish of a happy and healthy New...

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Rose petals for a broken heart

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GRATITUDE

Mr. Webster says gratitude
Is thankful appreciation
I must agree with his assessment
In regards to my salvation

My life was filled with turmoil
Resentment and total frustration
Now I live a life of joy
There's peace without reservation

I learned to have...

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 "Am I okay?"
I asked myself
With tears rushing 
Down my face

"I am okay"
I told them all
As I died a little
On the inside from the lie

"Okay, am I doing this?"
I asked myself 
While I wrote my...

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Sweet scented blossom
                                ...

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