Short Protectively Poems

Majestic summits
Concealed protectively in 
Foggy clouds embrace,
Captivates wandering eyes,
On a tropic summer day...

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Laughter,
bringing smiling
upon happy parents,
protectively watching children
playing.

© November 14, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen...

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You've opened me
before you I was
so defensive of
my true self
like a tightly clenched 
hand closed protectively 
over its vulnerable
palm
But you've gently lifted
each finger away 
from that hand
and begun to trace the
lines inside
reading my heart 
effortlessly
and touching my soul
forever...

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jubilant echoes
stirring up the years
within the warmth
inside the walls
a nice thing they
protectively keep

on bookshelves
by the study lamp
paperweight conch
framed snapshots
a nice thing they
protectively keep

like rare pearls
lovely, exotic
memories glint
shale stone flint
a nice thing they
protectively keep...

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So in my two hands, I hold protectively, this young Jay.
It's wild, but possible to keep and be mine,
If I'm willing to take the time...
But as I stand here holding, this beautiful creature
I start to wonder..
Is it right to try to keep it?
Should I hold it close, tame it, cage it??
Or should I let it go.. be free to find a better companion, 
One with whom to sing.

Should I let him go?...

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Angels sleeping on a cloud
Calm and comfortably
Resting in peace
Eternally

Watching over us
Protectively
Sending signs and signals
Peacefully

As they try to tell us
Respectfully
To take advantage
Of the time we have
Graciously

To realize the miracle of life
Appreciatively
To live each day 
Preciously

And use the time we have
Responsibly

Kale Brereton
August 19, 2018
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In search of love,
I'll go out on a limb.
In search of friendship,
I'll search until time ends.

Where there's love
that's where I'll be wrapped
within its mystic clouds
of happiness so protectively.

True love and friendship
derives from deep within onself,
so once found,
gladly share it with someone else.

For all things are given freely
from the heavenly father above
remember this as you go along
your journey for whatever you 
are in search of....

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Spring Day One

Day One of Spring and it’s 86.
Anxiously, the trees have been watched,
Will the old natives burst buds one more time?
How long will puffs stay on the dandelions?
Dear Iris have come and are now hanging over;
Bare soil is covered with sticker clover.
A newly painted deck is insulted by elm debris.
Spring like a comforting mother, is here protectively.
For she knows she must curl her big strong arms
Around her world with the coming of storms...

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I remember 
	a stubbly cheek prickling my lips,
	a strong hand holding me protectively when I was small.

I remember
	a spanking for eating mud pies,
	hearing stories of when he was young
	lying in the grass under the stars.

I remember
	strong arms wrapped about
	my trembling body, rescuing me.

I remember
	a strong, wise, quiet guide
	always there when I needed him.

I remember
	my father.


Previously Published: Shattered Moonbeams 2016...

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