You're Invited
...You're all invited to my party.
No, not Jack or Jill or Marty.
I'm inviting apple strudels,
pies and tarts, the whole caboodle,
custards, puddings, buttered scones
(with muffins and bagels, I...
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Categories:
whole caboodle, sweet,
Form: Rhyme
In Defense of Saxophones in Rock
...I've got the lecture notes ready
I've got the examples
Just blow what I'm telling you to blow
I am responsible for the resurgence of the sales of saxophones
I unlock the doors of my car
By...
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Categories:
whole caboodle, allegory, anxiety, depression,
Form: Free verse
Letter From Her Loving Husband
...Dementia has stolen part of her from me
But also, from herself
I cannot complain; she lives a partial life daily
I am thrilled the days the sun is out
When her soul returns
Even if it is but f...
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Categories:
whole caboodle, husband, love, wife,
Form: Free verse
Paintings - Nursery Rhyme
...Fabulous paintings on rag mats
Gorgeous under the glazing glass
Resembles my granny's noodles
But not are they silly doodles
Vibrant hues of varied patches
Divine hand's magical scratches
The w...
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Categories:
whole caboodle, 2nd grade, art,
Form: Rhyme
Goddess of Pasta
...In every pantry far and wide
are noodles waiting there inside.
On every plate in every nook,
on pages of all cooking books...
The slivered fingers of spaghetti,
the twisted hats of capilletti,
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Categories:
whole caboodle, funny
Form: Rhyme