Long Torr Poems

I knew an old wise Angel
Who was generous with his’ time
He could make anyone feel special
Until the stairway to heaven he did climb

He took me to my first confession
And had my rosary beads blessed
He introduced...

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My confidante, best friend…my Sister
You’ll never guess how much I’ve missed you
All throughout this past year
Many a time I’ve a shed a tear

Days when I just want you nearby
So upon your shoulder I can cry
Now...

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Hiding in the cupboard, veins pumping full of blood
In the dark, between clothes
The smell of moth balls in his nose

Waiting in silence
He needs patience
As he replays his fantasy
Planning each move precisely

A key unlocks the front...

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Foaming bubbles on the sand
As salty water reaches land
The thunderous sound of waves crashing
Children joyfully laughing and splashing

It is another Aussie Summer on the beach
Work and stress, way out of reach
Time to relax, soak up...

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For the Gerber Baby Contest
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I knew God loved me on the day
He entrusted me with my daughters’ soul
The most important job to ever come my way
The greatest gift I would ever behold

Lost in thought, I’m...

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A great forest grows dark and green,
Where little birds twitter amid the leaves,
Reynard the red coated one  keen eye searching,
For squirrels leaping among branches tall,
Making sure the youngsters don’t fall,
A capercaillie scream rents the...

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The black circle that surrounds my eye
Is the reason why at night I cry
My partner hits me ever so hard
While calling me a “stupid” and a “frigging retard”

What on Earth have I done to deserve...

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Have a wonderful Anniversary Dad and Mum
You both hold the spirit of the Cherubim
You give protection and a special love
That can only come from heaven above

So I wish you a Happy Anniversary for tomorrow
Knowing you’ve...

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THE GERBER BABY CONTEST
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Frank Daniel Gerber, with his son Daniel Frank
Worked to create an image that would fill in the blank
Labels on the their tins of stewed baby food 
To give the 1928 ad campaign...

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From the day I was born
Your life changed and you were sworn
To help me through life’s upheavals
And protect me from all of life’s evils

Your big strong hand held mine
You made me feel everything was fine
I...

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How often do I say
My love grows for you everyday?
Each time you smile
You make everything worthwhile

The day your soul started growing
I found a certain peace and knowing
Something that comes with Motherhood
My role as Mother I...

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Grass that crackles underfoot
Arid rusty land that’s parched to the core
           TO
Lush green meadows, teaming with life
Bodies of liquid gold that feed nature


Earth hard as...

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To the victims of 9/11
Whose souls are watching on from heaven
Know that your memory lives on
Forever, regardless how long you’ve been gone

As family and friends grow old
Their daily lives you still behold
As your spirit walks...

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To the light of my life, Happy Birthday,
There are a few things I’d just like to say,
You’ve blessed my life for the past 15 years,
As we’ve shared laughter and at times, tears.

Fifteen years ago to...

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Walking along the waters’ edge
Bare feet sinking in the sand
My emotions teetering on an imaginary ledge
Guardian Angel...please lend me a hand

The turmoil inside, twisting like a tornado
Unable to distinguish between up or down
My thoughts being...

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Another year, another Mothers Day
And I have a great deal to say
I’ve many things to thank you for
Each day I love you more and more

You ensure Laura has everything
You’re a light in her life, joy...

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The sensation of butterflies flying within
As your heart joyously sings
An Angelic being growing inside
As your growing tummy gets harder to hide

The bond with your baby already so strong
You pray that nothing will go wrong
The instinct...

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It’s another Saturday night
I’ll be dancing til the morning light
Surrounded by laughing friends
I hope this moment never ends

My body is pumping
My heart is thumping
I’m in my prime
I’m having the best time

Lights are flashing
Music is thundering
The...

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Here’s a little ditty for you to read
And in your mind, I’ll plant a seed
A seed that makes everything you say rhyme
As into your mind the rhymes will feed

You’ll see the World in a different...

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The feeling of being in love
Is like free-falling from up above
Stepping into empty air
With your whole soul to bare

Love gives me goose bumps & butterflies
As I lose myself further in his eyes
The most beautiful eyes...

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Do you believe in God above?
A single entity that you pray to
That you believe showers you with love
And watches constantly over you

This God will protect you and guide
Every second of every day
This God will always...

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I’m sitting here alone on my bed
What should I do? I’m bored!
I feel like pulling hair outta my head
I’m feeling so ignored

Should I watch TV or play the DS?
Or call a friend on the phone?
I...

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I’ve been torn apart
I’ve had a broken heart
My mind’s been dizzying low
I tried hard not to let it show

But no matter how much I would try
I lived my life as a lie
I had come to...

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Happy Anniversary
This is how love should be
Put out for all the World to see
We all see you’re as happy as can be

Life is full of changes
But together you have the strength
To combat any dangers
And get...

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Our beings are highly sensual
Our bodies highly sexual
We thrive for the sensation
Of our ultimate exaltation

Our bodies are electrified
Our sense of touch will guide
Over flesh covered with goose bumps
As our blood quickly pumps

Our breathing gets heavy
As...

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