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Tagalong Poems

Hurricane Boy

...He showed up with the storm,
not meant for me at all,
just a friend of my brother’s friend—
a tagalong, a shadow in the hall.

I thought he was cute—
but silence felt safer.
Girls like me don’...

Categories: tagalong, 10th grade, crush, emo,
Form: Rhyme

The Moon's Song

...
"Fly me to the moon and let me play among 
the stars (and butterflies,) fill my heart with 
song and let me sing forevermore . . . " 

                           Based on lyrics by- Fra...

Categories: tagalong, night, song,
Form: Rhyme

Girl Scout Cookies

...I love girl scout cookies!
Whew! I’m glad I got that off my chest.
Personally I think that trefoils and tagalongs are the best

I love the taste of shortbread and that peanut butter crunch BUT
i...

Categories: tagalong, humorous,
Form: Verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Memorial of Candy

...Memorial of Candy

My memories of knowing him
So many years ago
As the father of my two oldest children
I’ll remember the thoughts that glow

Though a lot of times were not so g...

Categories: tagalong, family, children, funeral, growing
Form: Narrative

Stand With Me

...when you preach peace
shame hate
only the can you celebrate 
when you make a change
make the world
a better place
for boys and girls
for your future sons
your future daughters
It's up to you...

Categories: tagalong, children, corruption, destiny, environment,
Form: Free verse

The Drifter

...From a young age he took to the roads,
never staying anywhere for long.
Always singing a cheerful song.
Yet most of the ladies seemed like toads.

Making choices at all crossroads
meeting here ...

Categories: tagalong, adventure, freedom, travel,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme