Long Stop short Poems

The Spaniel

A Spaniel that uses its head 
Can tell when its owner’s unfed 
So instead of a duck
That is down on its luck 
Will deliver a pizza instead
 
The Afghan Hound

The Afghan’s a dog groomer’s...

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The day has come, weeks and countless dollars invested in this moment.
All preparations have been made.
A myriad of nuts and bolts, inspected, tightened to torque.
Fluids fresh, topped to level, tire pressure lowered... maximum traction.
In rank...

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The doorbell rings
He’s here!
I spray on a dab of cologne
Take a few deep breaths
To calm myself, then
Pop a mint in my mouth


I quickly glance in the mirror
Brush down a stray hair
My makeup is impeccable
My lips...

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They say a woman can do anything,
and in most instances, they may be right,
but one fact remains, you’re mostly helpless
when it comes down to a physical fight.
All the mantras and chants in the whole world
will...

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The Bichon Frise

The Bichon in chiffon looks so frou 
That the crowd duly wowed has to coo 
‘Til the dog starts to droop
And its owner to scoop 
Some acutely embarrassing doo

The Border Collie

It was not...

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I

when the world had no headsets
the sunbathing crowd
fell asleep to the sounds of
transistors played loud
while the deckchairs and windbreaks
kites, beach balls and more
formed the stripes, lines and circles
that painted the shore
and the longer I walked
on...

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V:

in the car here we are driving down the street
conversing with one another
the blurs and visions of passersby
though no one we shall meet
our flight into one continuous chime
phenomenal thoughts our voices shine
every verse spoken is...

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Running wild, aren't you?
Have you ever thought like settled down?
No
Two oceans - one calm and one raging
Which one would you rather be in?
Lol don't have to tell me
Chill or not chill
Right or not right
See or...

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Reset

It's a new season and it's time to take on a new challenge. 
Take a chance, embrace the moment, 
And don't stop short of the moment. 
All it takes is a little faith, 
And peace...

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I’m stuck inside these corridors that never seem to stop; broken dreams and missed chances litter the way.
My ambitions long ago got ahead of me.
In my race to stay on top in any way;
I wasn’t...

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The meadow is calling me with freshness galore
New leaves are popping out on the maple trees,
Small animals are stirring around once more
The scent of spring flowers floats on the breeze.

My afternoon stroll is full of...

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Here's something known as the truth,
cell phone drivers think they're in a phone booth.
 They drive and forget to pay any attention,
riding lines and sudden stops I won't mention.
 The dangers can't be listed at...

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As I stop short from entering
her silken journey
in an instant,
our world consumes us...

Forgotten are the voices of displeasure
acts of previous indiscreet measure

Forgotten are the shadows of troubled past
untrustworthy creatures of unlikely cast

Forgotten are the pains...

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When your most cherished object is removed ,
And your life's light seems  to go out,
When disappointments dodge your steps,
And your schemes fail through;

          Remember the...

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Cry.
Just let it out.
Make people see that you really are human.
Let it flow.
Don't cover your face
and don't run away.
Okay?
Just cry
and don't let it stop short.
Stop waiting to be alone.
Stop burying your head under your pillow.
Stop...

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Every sign tells me to seize the day,

And to gather my rosebud while I may,

But my rosebud smiles back ever so gay,

And blooms and dances without as much a dismay,

Carefree and indolent in her own...

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Staying Focused
Miracle Man
1/17/2022

The Lord has a plan for every life,
so look forward, and keep believing.
Don’t stop short, stay focused on your goal,
and don’t cling to the place your leaving.

We must focus on ultimate goals,
for many...

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