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Best Poems Written by Terri Hays

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A Tale From Old

this is a tale of which all men should know
It began in a time so very long ago.
A tale of one man's troubles and woe.
A prince fell in love; you may say "SO!"
His mother was angry but father was firm
Out into the land he must go, to learn.
Mother gave him money to hurry his return,
father took it back saying his way he must earn.
Early next morning to his mothers tears
he starts upon his journey with only his fears.
Frightened of a world unknown by his peers
First try at earning his bread are meet by jeers
He wanders through village and town,
slowly his spirit sinks to the ground.
He can't understand since he is to  wear a crown.
And can someone explain why everything is BROWN!
Then comes the morning to his surprise
simple jobs can he get, telling no lies.
Soon does he realize its easy to rise
Again on his way, beginning to get wise.
Finally one evening he enters the gate
glad to be home though it is quite late.
Rushing to his arms as if she can't wait
Is this really the woman he wished as a mate?
The moral is plain for us all to see
Each person must grow into what they can be.
Learning ourselves will cost us no fee.
Lean back; and think of this tale while drinking your tea.

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Someday. Maybe

For each of us
Man or woman
There is a road we must walk
Decisions we must make
Right or wrong; Bad or good
Difficult though they be
We must stand by them
Head High
Heart Strong
The outcome makes you or me
What we are or will be
WE hope
WE pray
That our roads shall cross
Entwine into one path
Someday
Maybe
All Problems shall dissolve
Allow our happiness to abound

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Paths of Life

Walking through the paths of life
I’ve met many people
Though none like you.
You burst upon my life; unexpected
Rocking my foundations, changing my life
I Love You
This thing is new ; fragile
Covered in discovery
Please let us not give way to fear
Allow walls to build
It is far easier to hide than step out
Free the ties that bind; The past is gone
A new age has dawned bringing renewel
     Warmth
Hope
 The shadows have fled
Eternity begins today

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Life Is Sprung

Drip, drip
rivulets run
a spot of green
Spring is sprung
birds chirp
bees buzz
Life continues earth renews
eternally

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Full Circle

Strangers meet, say hello
Drift on, meaning nothing
Chance enters and they speak
Surprise to both, a meeting
She sees into his soul
The pain and lonliness; intense
He looks, is shocked to see
Caring and longing locked away
They reach out, jump back
It frightens both, like knowing
How can this be happening?
Both promised; never again
Unlocking the heart leads to pain
Both turn to run away
Glance back; start to reach out
Should they trust to try again?

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Woman Child

Flame haired woman child
standing poised upon the cliff
Yearning to be set free
Momentarily quiet
Unmoving
Like the stillness before the storm
Giving voice to her future self
Suddenly she bursts into motion
Dancing and sparkling
Reminiscent of sunshine
on wind tossed waves
Child awakened once more
But still only half aware
Behind her eyes lies unknown depths
As the ocean holds secrets
Eddies and currents
Never seen upon the surface
Sometimes slow warm and gentle
Then turning cold
Deep, mysterious
Ages old with innocence above

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Trust the Heart

Strangers meet, say hello.
Drift on having meant nothing.
Chance enters and they speak.
Surprise to both; a meeting.
She sees into his very soul.
The pain and loneliness,intense.
He looks and is shocked to see
Caring and longing, locked away.
They reach out, but jump back.
It frightens both; like knowing.
How can this be happening?
Both had promised; never again.
Unlocking the heart leads to pain. 
Both turn as if to run away.
Glance back and turn to reach out.
Should they trust to try again?