Short Pat On The Back Poems

hand-waving my sock
reaching out to the forum
to pat my own back...

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A pat on the back,
smoke up the rear

Shake with both hands
—perdition is near

(Dreamsleep: August, 2019)...

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She eats the soil
cuts all worms under
bruises her breasts
with broken teeth she goes back
but no pat on her back...

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we did it all
made the call
and didn't fall
when time got ruff
got over the bad stuff
its a fact no stepping back
give your self  a
PAT ON THE BACK...

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we did it all
made the call
and didn't fall
when time got ruff
got over the bad stuff
its a fact no stepping back
give your self  a
PAT ON THE BACK...

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we did it all
made the call
and didn't fall
when time got ruff
got over the bad stuff
its a fact no stepping back
give your self  a
PAT ON THE BACK...

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to all the young men who stare me down-
i give you my thanks
your curvey smiles as i walk by-
i give you my thanks
i'm losing weight and loving it-
i give myself a pat on the back and say thanks!...

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WANTING, 
ALWAYS WANTING...
A SMILE ON HER LIPS, 
FALL AIR CRISP AND COOL, 
A DANCING FIRE ON 
A COLD DAY'S NIGHT,
A PAT ON THE BACK, 
A WHISTLE IN THE DARK,
A CHANCE TO SEE GOD  
IN LOVE'S LONELY HEART....

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it takes a mind to write a poem
sometimes more than one

searching for hours,

looking for accolades, from maybe another time

a pat on the back, things will be fine

nothing looks better now

than

that

bottle 

of 

wine....

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There was a manager, at a store near me curious in his heyday, he wore the colors of Joseph, and his multi colored tie. He didn’t have to scramble soul, to deliver my apple pies. He was there for the apple of my eye, moving like a blur to and fro. Couldn’t give him a pat on the back, so sent a letter by snail mail, to his CEO....

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 I have been feeling lately,
What it's like to be,
Void in me, which upsets the rend.
The empty space around me,
The gentle breath you take,
The warm pat around my back,
The heartbeat that I feel,
The calmness and comfort that I seek;
For that slow evanescent worry;
The feeling that never felt as such
Ohhh dear hug,
Why do I miss you so much ...

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I’m a ‘tough little cookie’ when I have to be
Until this life gets the better of me
I can’t compete with the rest of you
So I’d appreciate it if ya didn’t ask me to
I’ve been holdin’ my own
And that there makes me proud
But my pat on the back
Got displaced in the crowd 
I need reassurance 
That I’m doing this right
Please tell me this struggle
Is well worth the fight...

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To Be Seen of Others
Written: by Tom Wright
January 2015

If we’re only doing things
For a pat on the back,
Then likely, that becomes, 
Our earthly reward;

While being seen by others 
Might garner us a plaque,
Matters done in secret, 
In Paradise, are stored.


Some of life’s preeminent moments
Have been the outcome of things done covertly 
Tom
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Pat on the back makes someone eased, 
Filling the heart with joy or pride; 
It makes one feel so excited, 
Setting all of his fears aside.

Negative thoughts are thrown away,
Bringing them all to oblivion; 
Exulting in sheer happiness, 
He has leaped for satisfaction. 

Discarded doubts are left behind, 
Never will they remain on track; 
Real confidence will truly boost 
Because of the pat on the back....

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(Or Please God, Let It Be November 7th)

Dear senators, congressmen
Please hear my plea.
Your phone calls and commercials
Mean nothing to me.

Your muck-raking and mud-slinging
Go from night until noon.
This election could never 
Be over too soon

Please understand, I've made my decision.
I don't need your e-mail or phone inquisition.

So please can we just stop the attacks
And go give each other a pat on the back....

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It is the gift
when none was expected
It is providing those things
for those who are neglected

It is a word
when feelings are down
A pat on the back
though you fell on the ground

Joining forces
with those rejected
Helping compleat
so work is perfected

The hearts warmth 
is in sharing a game
The hearts warmth 
is in giving a name

The hearts warmth
an emotional theme
A feeling of comfort
receiving an offering...

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Being sure that I had nailed it
I wished I could pat my own back.
With this poem I was certain
I would be leader of the pack.

Each day I watched as the others 
Posted poems for the contest.
As I read I became worried
That my poem was not the best.

I pulled it to check for errors,
Perhaps a comma needed there?
When the member’s names were published.
Mine wasn’t listed anywhere.

Investigation showed I’d failed
To enter poem I thought nailed....

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Rob Corn Cob
Yankee Hillbilly Provence Gourmet,
Michelle & Lukas are Certainly His "Ole´!",
Add Homebrew, Tesla & Woodworking "Fine´" 
Ask Rob, "Parlez Vous Francais?"
And His Reply, "Ques Que C'est?"
Instead of "Bonjour!", Good 'Ole "Hey!"
Friendly is Rob, Sharing All On His Tray,
He'll Listen to Your Tears & Your Say,
Concerned Others Don't Lose Their Way,
Never One to Ignore a Stray,
Expecting Nothing in Return, No Pay,
Rob's Pat on Your Back Makes Your Day!...

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Thank you,
To all who showed restraint,
And refrained from Vandalising signs,
Put up by those hoping to be elected,
To serve on local bodies.

I know more might have been tempted,
So give yourselves a pat on the back,
For letting democracy run its course, 
And leaving it up to your vote to give vent to your feelings.

Despite all its vagaries, 
Seeming to most as changeable as the weather, 
Democracy cuts less lives short,
Which other alternatives bear witness to....

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You've been like a family to me
somewhere safe where my words are heard,
sometimes bad, not always in rhymne
but you are a place where I love to spend time.

So many, good, good hearts and souls,
I love your poetry and how the story unfolds,
the greatest thing is the pat on my back
when some in my life just want to attack.

Though your faces, I may never see,
I praise the lord for imaginary,
your words and verse, keep me strong,
thank you so, so much, you've made me belong....

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More Than We Can Endure

Trump thinks he is sure
Yet more than we can endure
With heart good and pure.

I thought that the last line 
ought to get your attention.

I am certain and sure this will make 
Both your eyes become wide awake.

Poetry Soup seems not to
be up in the morning yet
and up still has to get.

Here is a pat on the back
for all of you Patty's who
I sent this poem to so you
can start standing pat.
If you can stand Pat you
can stand anyone.

Jim Horn...

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I am just a puppet on a string
Waiting for others to choose ""my thing""

If I do well, I get a pat on the back
But if I make a mistake, I can feel the slack

I let folks control my feelings you see
Always worried how they feel about me

If I could be me without other's ok
I would not be concerned about what they say

The tension I feel is so very strong
To wonder if my life is right or wrong

Please help me Lord to be able to see
That life is worth living by just being Me...

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