Short Lolled Poems

Moses the Lawgiver was the most humble of men
  Abraham the Patriarch dust and ashes, and when
Other kings lolled in bed nearly half the morning
  The Psalmist, King David, rose at midnight's warning

When we think of great heroes, we imagine great might
  Battles, war and conquests, daring bravery in fights
The three heroes I've cited were all strong, it is true --
  Their greatness cloaked in humility through and through...

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Do you recall that hut beside the shore?
It shook at dawn, to rhythm toss of waves.
We lolled in cycle round of driven love,
	
so young and pure of heart, we teased in love
without a clue of caution sign on shore.
We failed to see how angry rose the waves,

reposed inside till swept to sea in waves.
Beset by fear without one thought of love,
we prayed the wind propel us back to shore.

Love's ardor drowns if shore's awash in waves....

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They tried so hard to tarnish you, casting
Every fault. One by one they teased with 
Words, not coming to a hault.
I laughed and lolled at all their talk and 
Yawned at their reprise. I sat and
Listened to their guff, as each thought
She was wise. 
I gazed over at their husbands, and grew
The biggest smile, I simply could not help
Myself, for they looked like a horse's pile!
Suddenly they were silent and staring at
The floor, my darling took me by the hand
And led me to the door....

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