As i in reverie..Recall life scenes' like taxis
And trams, amid myriad dreams, of people
Who want to build a valid life, learn others.
Make inventions, and relish challenges though
They are rife.' I think on builders.? As i look and
See; a carpenter working, industriously, i see
Him draw with pencil, and slide along his saw
I note the sawdust falling, to be swept
aside ' I hear snatches of conversation
The odd word comes clear, yet not real informative
To my ear..I muse on the sawing, and know its
All around world, people striving some doing whats
Best.' Guiding the blind, unravelling many a mess
I think of all i have seen from lifes first breath to its
Last' sense and idiocy.. political farce' as i watch a
Carpenter plying His saw, i see much reason in
Many of lifes actions.? Yet never a good reason, or results ever from or' for
Any type of war.'
We have many reasons why we shouldn't be possessive
The growth of our relationship has been more than progressive
What is it that we fear when it comes to each other
What is causing us to hold on so tight and to smother
Becoming each other's prized possession was automatic
Through our common similarities we're each other's fanatic
Yes, we realize that what we have is rare
The work we put into our friendship, other's wouldn't dare
Most prized possessions are not just taken at face value
This is how you see me and it's definitely the way I see you
Seeing we both feel this way, there's no need feel put out
When others spend time with us and learn what we're about
You will always be my trophy and I'll be your gold
No one can cause what we have built to grow cold
We've became so close to each other, until there's an ownership
Only you and I understand the way we're running this friendship
We hold each other very dear and close to our hearts
We only allow distance to be the reason we're apart
We're each other's prized possession that can't be replaced
It's my lifetime goal to cherish you forever not just today
Are you listening out in Wood-wood' in Balranald do you hear in the Hunter and
Newcastle all round Maitland ix it clear?
From Jamestown, in Burra-Burra and from
Port Augusta too will they stand? speak
Out? Unite..Just do whats right, its time for such to do.' In Wonthaggi and Killarny
Ballarat and Bendigo, across to Geelong town
Get out be strong 'for that is what best' the Aussies do' in Geraldton and Bunbury past Perth and
Up to Broome, at Hobatt Emerald and Coolgardie be
No longer fooled.' In Forbes and Parkes and
Dubbo, in and Coleraine, Kiama too; Crookwell and
Coffs Harbour Australia calls to you.' If
You are asleep in Tumut, awaken' ask A man Johnny
Larter, our everyday Hero just whats on.' Then tell all your mates too.' in
Yass and also Wagga.' I'm sure they'll come along.'
And in coming then will realise, that mateship
Is key; is strong ' let your flags fly high till 'bye and
Bye' you are heard and your villans fall, once again all your women and man will be free, Now will you respond..To your nations call.'
Any raining of bombs is the first step toward loosing.'
This act must be followed by ground forces.' Terrain
Variations will influence events.! As will populace actions
Among beligerent and invaded parties.' In a brief analysis
' what happened with the English invasion of Ireland?? Long term.!! Bearing in mind 'both nations close proximity'
Then extrapolate that in regards of any conflict with Iran
Or any large middle eastern power.!! Any sane assesment
Screams no!! If Mr Trump is considering any such moves
I advise breaking ties with any force that advocates such.'
Which is most likely an ( n g o ) backed by scoros and co !
As it was in Afghanistan for Russia and the USA and as it
Has been in Syria for Russia..so it will be in a similar war
Let there be peace.' War is counter productive.'
Elmer Fudd went hunting for a big prized Turkey.
A Big Gobbler he heard, Gobble near an Oak Tree..
He aimed his rifle, fired a shot!
Missed, Fell back, landed on his butt!
The Turkey saw, ran, and laughed uncontrollably!
I wish everyone a festive
Thanksgiving with family
and friends. Stay safe
out there, enjoy your tasty
meals, and give thanks
for this joyous occasion.
God bless everyone and all
you love...
We found a way to mesh bordering on perfectly sequential
A widening variation of discovery; in a world I thought inconsequential
This investment is based solely on our long-term potential
In culmination of what matters to me; seen within your vast deferential
Maybe there really is something more than amicably existential?
Affection for you is essential,
Leaving nothing inferential,
Focused the quintessential,
Affection rain-like torrential,
Compounding is exponential,
Prized past preferential,
Affection so reverential
Flowers
Pigment
Nature
Beauty
Fragrance
Pervade
Petals
Differ
Garden
City
A smile
Embrace
Around
Glamour
Exhale
Freedom
Daylight
Nightfall
Journey
Return
Desire
Visit
October 12, 2022.
Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest,
Brian Strand.
Winter Solstice
Placed earth
On its path toward new spring
Pray longer, sunny days lead to
Brighter hopes
Of rebirthing-
Prized normalcy.
Hugging family
Meeting friends
Breathing pure air without a mask
Sitting at church to worship, pray
Full classrooms
Kids mingling-
Prized normalcy.
No anxieties
Becoming ill
Loving fine meals at a restaurant
Happily going to our jobs on-site
Attend theaters
Sports events-
Prized normalcy.
January 3, 2020
Contest: Trinet Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
The Trinet, created by zion, is a 7 line form with these specifications:
Line 1 - 2 words
Line 2 - 2 words
Line 3 - 6 words
Line 4 - 6 words
Line 5 - 2 words
Line 6 - 2 words
Line 7 - 2 words
persians pickled
firm and crunchy,
thin and pint size -
spice them with little red flakes
and briny water.
pack them side by side
in a sparkling jar.
twist, pop that top,
fork-stab those
puckery suckers.
serve:
alongside a sandwich -
perhaps a plump pastrami
or
with dumplings drizzled
with thick and savory gravy
or
combine spears with choice cheese
on an appetizer plate,
pleasing to the palate.
experience the hiss, the crunch,
the sluice of slipperiness —
the bumpy pleasantly-green dill.
2/19/2020
this friendship
it holds me
until i hold your hand
if or when i spit up butterflies
from being trapped
in your warm embrace
soaked by heavy rains
weighed down by my most prized possessions
As people start to age wisdom gains an edge
Regrets wish to reassess to honor old pledge
Memories once sour, clamor to turn a page
Wisdom gains an edge as people start to age
Truth that once was remains the guiding light
Stars that twinkled then still sparkle bright
Departures from veracity mount a bold pause
Remains the guiding light, truth that once was
Past manifests anew when future looks bleak
Reminiscing old revelry when grief tries to peek
Cherishing pleasant thoughts wishing to renew
When future looks bleak, past manifests anew
Hold on to prized ways when life gives a test
Conquests aren't easy when aiming for the best
Doctrines beholding virtue are worthy of praise
When life give a test, hold on to prized ways
July 16, 2018
NOTE:
This poem is a Swap Quatrain.
A friend may not call you every day
Or even email you once in a while.
But a momentary thought of them
Brings to your face a little smile.
The times you laughed until you cried.
The times you cried and held on fast.
A fleeting emptiness that comes when
Too much time has long since passed.
In a lifetime many friends are made.
Some drift away or are lost in time
For those who’ve stayed by your side
There is a bond shared in this rhyme.
To all new friends both new and old,
A treasure more prized than gold.
This teapot, chipped and faded,
brings memories so dear,
of friendships made and secrets shared,
while sipping its fine brew.
This teapot chipped and faded.
Kim Merryman
8/4/15
For Nette's Prized Refrain Contest
#2 teapot
It is a very nice bowl
I clean the nice bowl
Very careful
Delicate
Dropping
Smash
Not valued as gold which still glitters when covered with dust,
honesty is the most prized of all virtues that define one's spirituality;
and if all practiced it, others would give many glances of trust:
who has known an honest person who was actually deceived by vanity?
Abraham Lincoln was one of those people,
and our society should follow his example;
if something is not earned, it can't be enjoyed...
conscience is a voice that cannot be ignored.
A thief knocks down an old lady and snatches her purse;
he runs to hide where nobody finds him to avoid prison...
whatever made him do it, he will not escape from justice,
or his conscience that will make him weep as children.
Be fair in everything you do, keep your honesty and try to be wise;
you will be surely remembered as someone who didn't cheat to rise.
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