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TINY TOKENS

TINY TOKENS
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a smile exchanged
a lingering glance
a gentle touch
a note subtly slipped
a warm embrace
tiny tokens of love

Tokens

A flag draped box on titanium stand
Bears all that remains of a noble man
A father’s pride, a mother’s grief
A widow’s tears without relief
A son whose memories begin to fade
As the soldier is solemnly laid
The torment a brief eternity
Brought by war infernally
Driven by other men’s desires
We raise yet more funeral pyres
And watch again our young men go
Though some may not return we know
How long shall we pay this bloody toll
With tokens made from our own soul

Tokens

Got a bag of old tokens I keep near to hand
They have served me well when travelling through this land
Never gets turned down, it's money in their banks
Each one is labelled and just simply says "Thanks"

As I move along this ol' road that I'm upon
I may visit with you but soon I will be gone
I will give you a token and point out they're free
To show you that I enjoyed your fine company

Someone had once left me, 'twas her time to depart
I carry the memories deep within my heart
She did give me a token with a hug and a grin
I will repay her when at last we meet again

So when you wake on morn, fill up your token bag
It will lift your travels whether they're good or bad
Giving thanks is like karma, it comes back to you
And after time goes by your tokens will accrue

Tokens of Love

Tokens of love 
By Michelle Morris
05/08/2023

Tokens of love
Can be big or small
But remember that
They count when from the heart

Give with the best intentions
Give with light and healing
Give with love and kindness
Give with everything

Remember that you love them
Remember that you care
Show them how much they mean to you
Show them with consideration and sharing

Tokens of love
Love in action every day
Let your love always surprise you
Throughout your life always

© Michelle Morris, 2023

Tokens

TOKENS
in   an
appropriate
  culmination
restricted
&
eclipsed
yet

halloweded
&
steadily acquired
yet
 is  measured
& deliberate
embellished
& animated

 exhibiting
a passion
in
sublimely
 evocative
thoughts
 drifing freely

vividly
  illustrated
 at the time
in an
extraordinary
surreal
  visuals
potent
literal
in
a
coincidence
of
figurative
  allusions


NOTE:THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE   using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols ,the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and responds thus making this enigmatic form a two way interplay & interpretatIon unique to the moment& changing according to mood is inherently variable.
Copyright © Brian Strand

Just Tokens-

You’ve misspoken my heart is broken;
You’ve insist you’ve witness;
A winked eye, a blown kiss;
Most of all these things are just tokens;


3/29/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022©

Tokens In Exile

Seconds hunger
 days unweaned
compression fracture
broken dreams

Minutes uncounted
hours unnamed
 Humptiest Dumpty
in pieces again

Yahweh once spoken
reason besieged
tokens in exile
pagans to grieve

One for the money
two when it’s shown
oracle harlot
—cursed and dethroned

(Dreamsleep: March, 2022)

Tokens of Love

A sparkling web with pearls of morning dew,
Sweet-scented rose or rainbow up above,
Will make me pause remembering God's love
As nature's free delights bring joy anew.


26/11/18

An excerpt from my poem 'A grateful heart' written on the above date

Now entered in the contest below:

'Arbitrium Divisa 3 Poetry Contest': sponsored by Gregory R Barden

Tokens

Apt aim arts
Set swift start
Prize poise parts


Tough times tell
Spice sure sell
Words work well


Glimpse good gloom
Bright blogs boom
Reap rich rooms


Craft clear cuts
Bright bold buts
Grace grand guts




Leon Enriquez
02 May 2019
Singapore

Little Tokens of Love

Little Tokens of Love

Each day for wisdom I pray
To lead them in the right way
For strength and grace from above
Wonderful little tokens of Love

You make my world bright
Amazing little lights
That kindle love's fire
You are all I desire

Sweet little tokens of Love
Amazing gifts from above
My world of wonder and delights
All through my days and nights

You show me life's meaning
It's on you I'm leaning
You teach me what love's all about
You leave no room for doubt

To raise you full of courage
To acknowledge your worth and privilege
That's my fervent decision
I'm committed to this eternal mission

Tokens

And we have become
so cool     so   cool
collectible tokens

token 
bike courier
popping up everywhere
selling pills
selling time
ambiance
reality
through the TV screen
strategic
comedic relief
token
character conflict

bike courier heroes
saving the world

and can we admit
we are so cool
when we feel it
know it to be true
no more just 
a job exists
we will always be
just
the messenger

Love Tokens

wilted flowers and candy
that's well past its sell by date
are the tokens of your love...
the trash can is mine!

* based on a friend's failed romance

written 15th January 2017 for Constance's Valentine (form D) contest

Tokens

Jolly works best
This funny zest
In playground fest


Laughter greets fun
Here on the run
With blazing guns


Entertain that flow
With games that show
A stress-free blows


One by one see
Sheer fun crazy
As poise can be


Luck of the draw
In frame and flaw
In fighting raw


Be beyond blame
Games thrill bold flame
To crave a name


By this fun world
Let play unfurl
Raw nerves that swirl


Playtime now gains
Tokens free pain
Prime hits get slain


Round and round seek
The random peek
To slay odd freak


Games of all sorts
Here can be bought
With tokens sought


Here for a while
Flash easy smiles
Play puzzles style




Leon Enriquez
19 June 2016
Singapore

Spring Tokens

Music now fills the fragrant air,
Yes sing and dance to greet fresh spring.
Stillness reveals a waking flair,
Play with the chance of bright greening;
Reach state of mind that nurtures health,
Instinct frames poise in surge of act;
Note what you find in waves of wealth,
Gather calm voice to frame deep tact.
Think upon ways of quest that styles,
Opt for a touch where words bear truth;
Keep precious say in silent smiles,
Explore life's nudge and see the truth;
Nurture unseen the art of fest,
Start deep within to spark sure quest.




Leon Enriquez
08 February 2016
Singapore

Tokens

Start with your heart,
Let mind be still.


Dare to see truth,
Live lovely proof.


Cheer comes to show,
Watch how love flows.


In a short while,
Such moving miles.


Tokens of cheer,
No need to fear.


Speak words that heal,
Find joy that fills.


Learn to just be,
Then you will see.


Live your journey,
See all things sunny.


Look up and see,
Love your story.


Do find your way,
Glimpse happy stay.




Leon Enriquez
21 December 2015
Singapore

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