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Premium Member On the Way To the Spacific

I’m sitting here inside my daddy’s car.
I sure hope that the ocean is not far.

My mom and dad are making such a fuss.
Maybe cause there’s someone new with us.

It’s someone on my Daddy’s side who came
to see us. Dang it! I forgot her name!

I’ll listen close. Her name they’re bound to say.
Just what’s that mean “on Dad’s side” anyway?

Dad’s side of what? And how long will it be
till that Spacific Ocean we will see?

We couldn’t see it last time cause of rain.
Was it Spacific? Oh, my mixed up brain!

Mom made some salty stuff for us to eat.
it’s cereal – not sweet- yet it’s a TREAT!

It’s called Chex Mix. I keep trying to choose
the curly nuts in it. (Mom says cashews!)

They’re better than plain peanuts. What a taste!
I’ll eat it all, so it won’t go to waste.

We’re all squeezed in back here, but I am by
the window, happy for this sunny day!

But suddenly are clouds, and without a sound,
when the rain pours down, Daddy turns around.

We’re heading home. I hate the sudden bang
of thunder. We won’t see Spacific! DANG!


June 27, 2017 for Brenda Chiri's 'Three year olds thoughts' Contest

*This is one of my few actual memories from when I was three years old, but I used poetic license to fill in the gaps!
Form: Couplet


Premium Member Crumbled Thoughts

Will this piece of pie 
       put me over my
       calorie count?
       I desperately 
       I want to wear
       my new jeans
       I bought two
       years ago.

       The galaxy is so big
       I wonder if there is
       other life forms on
       the planet mars.

       Why are instructions 
       used so often,
       when they fill 
       the trash can?

       Why did I fall for
       a selfish guy?
       Why didn’t I see
       that he was in
       love with himself.
       
       Why try to please
       everyone when I
       have the hardest 
       time pleasing 
       my own self.
       
       Why does the 
       weatherman 
       get paid so
       much for their
       predictions?

       Why do some lawyers
       care more about
       their client's 
       bank account, 
       Than their
       innocence.

      Why I am rambling 
      on in my thoughts, 
      thinking about 
      nothing in particular?
    
      Darn, it's only three
      o'clock in the morning 
      and I can't sleep.







     01/08/2021
   *Inspired the crumble  thoughts contest,
    I have know have clue if this what sponsor
    is looking for.
© Alexis Y.  Create an image from this poem.

Premium Member The Cookie Monster Murder

When I went to bed that night I didn't feel quite right
Tossed and turned, tried to sleep with all my might

I thought the upset might be from the cookie dough I ate
Baking chocolate chip cookies until well after eight

Finally I fell into a very deep and troubled sleep
From my subconscious crazy thoughts began to creep

In the kitchen a huge and terrifying cookie burglar stood
Stuffing in his mouth as many cookies as he could

Crumbs were scattered on the floor and everywhere
Fury burst inside me and I started to cuss and swear

I grabbed an old curtain rod and bopped him on the head
And much to my surprise-.that cookie monster fell down dead

About that time I awoke with a loud and frantic scream
Thank goodness, the whole thing was just a silly dream

I really don't think I could ever murder any one at all
But that old curtain rod is standing there against the wall....
                                            You Never Know......................


All in fun for the Murderous Thoughts Contest
Part of this is true..I did dream of the Cookie Monster
Barbara Gorelick
Form: Couplet

Premium Member I'M Not a Baby, I'M Three

Good morning Mommy and Dad
Today I will try not to be bad

I don't know what I want to eat
No! Not that cereal. It's not sweet

Mommy, I don't wanna sit on the baby pot
How come you don't have what Dad I and got

I need a lot more track to play with my train
Mommy, why can't I go out and play in the rain

Why does the cat always run away from me
I didn't mean to pull out her hair, not really.

I need to fix my bike with Daddy's tool
Addy is my favorite girlfriend at school

I don't know why I got into trouble
I just poured out my bottle of bubbles

I'm NOT a baby. I'm big 'cause I'm three
I gotta go to the potty and make pee pee

No. It's not my bath time yet. 
I don't know when it is. I forget

But Daddy, I don't want to go to sleep
I can only count as high as ten sheep

I want the pajamas with Lightning McQueen
He's the fastest race car I ever seen

Daddy, read me a story then leave on the light
I love you, Mommy and Daddy.  Good night


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June 24th, 2017
Three Year Old Thoughts Contest
By: Brenda Chiri
© Lin Lane  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Couplet

Moronic Murderers

I just love to watch Dateline
And Forty-Eight Hours Mystery…
I often scream at my television
‘How stupid can someone be?’

Their internet searches are careless
Looking up such truly awful things
‘The best way to strangle someone’ 
‘murder 4 hire’; braggin’ bout their flings!

Cell phone pings surely don’t lie
Rental car records-easy to trace
Tire impressions and fingerprints
Idiots leave DNA all over the place!

Then there are the ones who crack
Confessing at the station
They should have shut their trap
Plead the fifth, interrogation cessation 

I’ve strategized about what I'd do...
Lie in wait behind a bush?
Use Poison? Peaceful smothering? 
Or maybe a little cliffside push?

Most killers are foolish, careless
As they bid their freedom ‘adieu’
I am far more calculating, clever 
Smart enough to not tell you!

Written by:  Natalie Flikkema
For Susan’s ‘Getting Away with Murder/Murderous Thoughts’ Contest
***Now if you’ll excuse me…I’ve got to go ignite my hard drive :) ****
Form: Rhyme


The Power of Our Thoughts Contest

Millions suffer everyday,
With depression anxiety addiction and compulsions
Therapy and drugs may calm the symptoms
But the root of the problems
Lie deep in one’s mind.

Suffocating each thought with torment and distress
A sick soul is what needs to be properly addressed
Take each thought captive and put it under arrest
Fill each negative thought with a positive 
 learn to rewire and undress.

Start with every second and watch how your thoughts will change
Bringing about better behaviors and complete healing to one’s brain
This plagues that so many have battled with for so long
Give it to God and change those old undertones

For we were born to live in great peace
Even if the world around us has constant grief
We are victorious when we start to believe His truth
Sever the ties to any trouble from your youth

No one escapes the tests in this life
But when we learn how to conquer
We can achieve all that’s ours
So start each day with a positive view
It never hurts to try something new.
Form: Didactic

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Nobody’s made me out a fool
Like three year olds in Sunday School.
One day I thought I’d sound real wise
And asked, “Who here likes butterflies?”

All hands shot quickly to the sky,
“I saw a yellow butterfly!”
“They eat the nectar from the flowers.”
These kids, I swear, had super powers!

“Bees turn nectar into honey,
The bee guy sells it for his money!” 
“My cousin’s mom got stung last week!”
“But honey’s good, its really sweet!”

“Chocolate’s sweet, it causes wrecks!”
“Mama says its better than sex!”
“Six is my favorite number today!
Today’s my cousin’s sixth birthday!”

Like butterflies from flower to flower
Their comments wandered for an hour
From butterflies and honey bees
To birds and squirrels in the trees.

Then Airplanes, clouds and astronauts.
“And ants live in the parking lot!”
I’ve been to college; three degrees!
Sometimes I wish that I were three.



July 7, 2017
For the “Three year olds thoughts” Contest
Sponsored by:  Brenda Chiri
© Dean Wood  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Couplet

Premium Member A Penny For Your Thoughts

Inspired by the following quote:  "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." — Helen Keller


Why am I crying now; there must be a reason
Is there something my conscious mind’s trying to hide
Or could it simply be this humid, warm season
The torment of seeking answers can’t be denied

There are days when I wake with a smile on my face
Grateful for many blessings that have been bestowed
But after nightmares, I feel I’ve fallen from grace
Anomalies exist in my genetic code

Like my Mom, I struggle to break from depression
Never understanding why feelings overwhelm
Perhaps I pay for a forgotten transgression
Is it a smile or a frown today at the helm

Sometimes I have tendencies to internalize
But the causes of these I cannot analyze



*Written March 14, 2015, for Sara’s “A Penny for your Thoughts” contest.
Form: Sonnet

Three Year Old Thoughts

I've worked with children all my days,
The things they say sure do amaze.

"How did the baby get in you?
Will it come out with your poo?"

"You'll need much more loo paper than me,
Your bottom is so big you see."

"Why's that man got a towel* on his head,
Has he just got out the shower?" she said.

"Granny's got a prickly chin,
When she kisses it hurts my skin."

"When I'm grown up how will I know 
To talk like you." she said in woe.

In the garden she did appear,
A sanitary towel to her head adhered.

"You said they're for headaches." she said with pride.
Oh my goodness how I cried.

On a visit to the beach,
"Not that sandpit." she did beseech.

"Oh no the bridge has got a leak."
When she saw a puddle underneath.

"I banged my head." she did shout,
"All my little thoughts will come out."

Oh children, children I do decree,
That life is fun when you are three.

* turban

For Three Year Old Thoughts Contest
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri
Form: Couplet

Lest You Err

What world most rejoices and comforts you?
What grieves your heart and disturbs your mind most?
Does the quest for beauty bewitches you?
And yes, embraces your vanity the most?

There must be such a heaven to dwell in,
The pathway to perfect felicity,
A place of pleasure and prurient sin
Enticing a feeble heart to folly.

If you are willing to commit a fault
So you should be content to make amends
And bring this deceitful wile to a halt
Before a shadow of despair descends.

Grieve at the imperfection of the man
Quashing good judgment whenever he can!


Quote 2: "A Course in Miracles"-(You may believe that you 
are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. 
The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, 
because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice.
What you do comes from what you think.)

A Penny for your thoughts contest by Sara Kendrick
Form: Sonnet

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