Hope Washington Poems

Many think this holiday honors all United States presidents we elect
But let me reflect
It is Washington’s birthday that we celebrate 
It honors President Washington and...

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Recycled

I have gone through many storms. 
Some I thought would capsize the boat, 
and drown both me, 
and my beloved children.
At the first sign of...

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Death of I-Kons

In my life, I have seen many movies. 
I watched wonderful animation, 
tell stories that touched my heart, 
over the years of my...

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Born-In Virginia on February 22,1732.   
Siblings-The first of six children.             ...

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I can’t sleep
I should be in DC

I can’t close my eyes
I should be among their rallying cries

I can’t rest my head
I should be marching there,...

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On a sweltering hot summer night
Neath the dingy glow of a broken street light
In the urban jungle of black versus white
Here staged the final contest...

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To start the day I put on my hat,
To my surprise out flew a gnat.
I was startled by this creature with the smallest of wings,
So...

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"Mr. President," I asked him,
"How do you think we've done
With this country that you left us
When your worthy race was run?"

"I'm amazed",  he said,...

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On New Year's Day I logged in,
to send my wishes to all members
of PoetrySoup, and by chance,
I came  across Carolyn Denvonshire's Blog...
she asked for...

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