Short Eastman Poems

My friend, Carol Eastman, said I'm an unusual poet
Very true, I never know where this old brain is focused
It's a mystery to me
Same as you, as you see
I'm as entertained as you guys, but only in small doses


© Jack Ellison 2015...

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Taste of bread and wine

Healing by the Word,  a sign

Anticipate the best

Never regret the past

Kindness He has blessed

Silent prayers  of Thanks  

                                           "Giving Thanks for 2015"
 

1/2/2016

Contest Name: Giving Thanks for 2015 
Sponsor: Carol Eastman...

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Thanks for 2015


Two thousand fifteen, 
came and left like a quick dream;
many joys, some tears.
Thanks, God...we pray new year theme
be blessed without pain and fears.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Giving Thanks for 2015
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Judged: 01/13/2016
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(a 7-5 Trochee)

Snow falls down; then comes the rain.
Wet flakes fall and drown
when that rain, like a refrain
once again comes down.

Then I step onto the street.
There's no snow to crush.
Mere shoes don't protect one's feet
from cold puddled slush!


For the "The Doesn't fit" Poetry Contest of Carol Eastman...

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A silver prince
Was riding on a horse of silver
And I saw him distantly with glass.
In telescope, prince seemed to look at me.
I mouthed "I love you",
And his steed, I swear his steed did know.

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Julia Ward

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Contest - Your Favorite Poem

Sponsor - Carol Eastman

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1st place...

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I give thanks that this difficult year has come to an end
My father is now at peace with his lord
Our lives have been turned upside down
Nothing will ever be the same again
I am on the threshold of a brand new year
And look forward to brighter days ahead

Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Contest: Giving Thanks for 2015
31st December 2015...

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" How do you do?" "My name is Merl."
I'm not a tree rat; I'm a squirrel.
To hunters, I'm screamin,
"Please eat more chicken!"
"Never mind, you shoot like a girl."

I should build my nest in a tree
but your attic looks better to me.
A fight? It's your call.
I'm a little buzz saw.
Remember; nuts are my favorite treat!



July 15, 2014
Contest: Animals Alive
Sponsor: Carol Eastman...

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wife has given a list of few items to buy
                        husband after seeing has exhaled a big sigh
                      items were of one kg honesty two bags of love
                      five kg of kindness so he given her a hefty shove
                    with shy she said Oh! my love, to win you let me try 


                    For contest: Sponsored by Carol Eastman...

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Same old fault on my computer -
Won't turn off properly each day.
Need it to be mended, due ter
Same old fault on my computer
Ever since it fell from scooter. 
This makes me angry, I would say...
Same old fault on my computer -
Won't turn off properly each day. 

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3/22/2015

Contest  - Computer Poem

Sponsor - Carol Eastman

1st place win...

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When hearts meet

and eyes lock

when lips touch

and hands circle

thrill shoots

blood gushes

sensation fills

and the heart cherishes

thus we transcend

gliding unawares

to a distant land

of thriving pleasure

© Nadiya (15 Jan '15)

*Selected as poem of the day, 17 Jan 2015
*Placed 1st in the contest 'Your Favourite Poem' by Carol Eastman on 19 March 2015...

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Listen to poem:

So you return on silver wheels,
and the wheels are faster
than I remember them.

What memories you bring,
what joy,
what heartache, Brenda.

I had forgotten you 'til now,
but silver wheels still squeal
at the far side of my brain.



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"And thee returning on thy silver wheels" -
from "Tithonus", by Alfred Tennyson.

6/8/2016

Contest  - Your own favorite poem

Sponsor - Carol Eastman

1st place win...

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A pink angel
with tiny wings
fell off my Christmas tree.

She sighed on Easter Day,
forgotten
on bright pink seat.

I will say hello tomorrow -
put her by the clock,
so nod her head to the steady beat.

I'll tell her it's not Christmas.
If she could kindly wait?


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4/9/2015

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Contest  - Story Poem

Sponsor - Carol Eastman



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1st place win...

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