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My Doll, My Dachshund

Dachshunds - Poetry Contest

My Doll, My Dachshund

An old abandoned house in the country, is where we saved our precious hound
Covered in mange, fleas, ticks and whatever deathly smell she had found
I called her name; from out of the yonder she came when she heard my yell
We could see she was excited to be rescued and the car ride went well
Once we arrived home, it was bath time, eating, then sleep
For hours she snuggled next to me without even a weep
She was red, small, a miniature seven year old baby of mine
We shared everything together and talked all the time
We would cuddle in blankets when weather was cold
No matter the circumstance, she and I fit the mold
One day she came to me, however not feeling right
I rushed her to the clinic and sat there all night
The doctor informed me that she could no longer walk
I sat there stunned, desperately crying, I couldn't talk
Our only option, as you can imagine, was true
I held her in my arms as she went into the sky blue
She is buried by the creek bed where she loved to play
There is not a moment that I don’t miss her every single day
Not knowing if I will ever feel the same way as I did then
Hoping that someday, her little nose will nudge me again

01-07-15 Dachshund poetry-soup contest
For sissy, you are missed my pet.

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The Gate

The Gate

As night begins to fall, she sits quietly at the gate.
Her ambitions are high, but it is up to fate.
For he's not the only one, that death will endure.
She waits like a stone, she wants to be sure.
She cries out to God, believing not, that He is there.
She debates once again, that this life is, or not fair.
The wind seeps through her, as if she were a window.
The gun at her head, awaiting the hard blow.
Her love went away, without making a sound.
He's buried beyond the gate, six feet underground.
She longs for his arms to wrap around her tight.
It won't be long now, she will be with him tonight.
As she counts to three her hand starts to quiver.
She pulls the trigger slightly, as she feels a slight shiver.
She is now ready, to commit this horrible sin.
Someone will find her in the morning, and open the gate to put her in.
She will be wearing a white dress, like she did on their wedding day.
There will be no more sadness, like when the cancer took him away.
There was a loud explosion, her body, now limp on the ground.
Her spirit rose out of her, escaping to where it was bound.
She opened her eyes, and then began to scream.
There was nothing but darkness, it had to be a dream.
She searched around blindly, then she heard a loud voice.
It asked, "Why did you do this?" She replied, that she had no choice.
She heard her name being called, and went to find the source.
She was startled when she found him, he sat laughing without remorse.
He then welcomed her in, as she entered this empty space.
She heard voices screaming in agony, a puzzled look upon her face.
She knew something was wrong, and began to run away.
But there was nowhere to go, this is where she would stay.
She then prayed to God, with everything that she had.
He replied, "I am sorry,” He sounded disappointed and mad.
He explained to her, His decision, why this was the only choice He had.
He disappeared quietly into the distance, leaving her to remember what she had.
She looked up to find her husband, waiting patiently by an unopened door.
She begins to run in his direction, wanting to be with him so much more.
He blows her a kiss slowly, across the air it fell.
Leaving her feeling shameful, feeling that she deserved this Hell.
Thinking that she should have waited, but knowing now that it was too late.
Oh how she wishes to go back, where she sat waiting patiently by the gate.

11-07-10

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Mom Please Forgive Me

"Forgive Me Mom”

Mom please forgive me,
for all the bad I've done.
For all those nights you laid awake,
until I'd come tumbling in with the sun.

Mom please forgive me,
for all the hurtful words I've said.
For the times I made you worry so,
when you couldn't even get me out of bed.

Mom please forgive me,
for consuming all those drugs.
I am aware it would have been better,
if I would have accepted just one of your hugs.

Mom please forgive me,
for all the times I made you cry.
Watching me hold that razor blade,
making you think I wanted to die.

Mom please forgive me,
for the yelling, screaming and drama.
I just want to take it all back,
to when you wanted to be my mama.

Mom please forgive me,
for not being with you today.
I just couldn't bear to face it,
as they were taking your casket away. 

11-19-10 (for a friend)

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Rock Me My Sweet Love

Rock me around the clock competition/
ROCK ME MY SWEET LOVE

Rock me my sweet love, for you are whom I adore
Harness my seduction with your purity and longing
Roll me in silk rivers of your steaming infusion 
Prepare for me a castle and I shall call you my king

Harvest my sorrows and sing me a love song
Slowly and tenderly whisk me off of my cold feet
Rock me gently and roll me with laughter, over and over
You had me at Hello, as well as you make me complete

Rock with me by day and roll with me at night
Show me how true these feelings are that you share
Comply with thy dignity in this sanctuary of time and space
Show me, teach me, how you like to swing toe to toe and pair

Rock me my sweet love, today, tonight and tomorrow
Become my concerto and play all of my musical symphonies
Swirl me in your steadfast strength and roll me in your ecstasy
Dance with me throughout the uncounted centuries 

01-05-15

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Coffee For Two

COFFEE FOR TWO

Dark, hot liquid
Surrounded by steam
Spoons, repetitive spirals
Lumps of sugar and cream
Cozy, warm pj’s
Another day anew
Simple moments cherished
Sharing coffee with you

01-06-15

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Sands of Time

I waited until the water cleared as it rose above great heights
Swimming was not an option for the current was too heavy
I did test my faith and I tried to walk on water, however the darkness
Closed in on me and took me to depths I cannot speak of
I awoke in gentle arms carrying me softly to my destination
For the struggles of my sustenance where to no avail
The symphony played in dedication to my oblivion
With each note I descended further into construction 
Eternity for my soul had been spoken for centuries ago
The trees swept like mad house wives in fury
All along I sought out peaceful pleasantries with hearts like mine
It took a lifetime it seemed to prepare myself for this occasion
Then in a moment time managed to confront all of my senses
My lips tasted like saltwater singed cement heat rocks
Dry, cracked and corroded with outrageous stench
Portraying a bit of sarcasm, I acted as if I wanted to smile
Longing for a shoulder to cry on in my form of decay
Sifting through the self-loathing storms of impurities   
My soul begins to seek torment within the grounds eruption
Darkness rains heavily upon my plot against destiny
Leaving my existing operation at a formal stand
I entertain the notion that I can now swim the rough waters
If indeed I should ever get out of the sand.

01-05-15

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Passover

Pass Over

Beaten so badly and crucified,
up on the cross He stands.
Taking it all in with patience,
the hatred, and the sins of man.

He worked so hard,
healing wounds and teaching the truth.
He sacrificed His life for us,
spilling out His blood for proof.

In His death, He gave us life.
For those who chose to follow his path.
The ones that mocked His faith,
will spend eternity facing His wrath.

As He faced death on the cross that day,
He spoke His last words, "It is done."
He has shown us all forgiveness,
and in that, we have been given Salvation. 

Written for Easter Sunday Church Service April 8, 2012

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I'M Sorry

I’m Sorry

The letter’s that he wrote her
Are in the closet down the hall
Every now and then, when she gets lonely
She takes them out, when her world seems small

She reads all of the “I love yous”
And that he misses her so much
Even though it doesn't feel the same
She can’t help but remember his touch

She feels him in her heart, although it is broken
With him gone, her world is empty
People stop by and offer thoughts and feelings
All she hears is the pity and underlying sympathy

She still can’t bear to drive his car
The memories of that night are still very clear
I’m sorry, I’m so, so, sorry was all she could say
She didn't think it would matter, it was only one beer

Now he rests in peace
And she struggles with her pain
If she could take it all back
She would not have herself to blame

She drinks now more than ever
And wishes she could forget his face
She has even tried taking her own life
However, knows that her hell is in this place

She cries herself to sleep at night
Hiding her tears in the pillow crack
There is nowhere for her to go
She wants to take it all back

Back to where they were once together
Holding on to each other for life
That night that she took his away
Was the night he made her his wife.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE-LIFE IS PRECIOUS 
 07-22-10

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Hannah Mae

HANNAH MAE

However more remarkable than simple words can say
Always putting on a smile to brighten up someone’s day
Never taking things for granted, always with a grain assault
Neither thinking of yourself, taking others blame for fault
Almost everyone you meet notice’s that you’re quite a pick
Hands over, you “rock” and you’re an all-time snazzy chick
More than that, to my heart you hold the key
And a wonderful daughter you are, as well as a BFF to me
Eternity isn't big enough to display, the love I hold for you Hannah Mae.

I love you Baby Girl
01-07-15

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Christmas Past

CHRISTMAS PAST

If I could choose a Christmas, between present, future or past
I would have to follow my instinct and be connected with the last
My choice is pretty simple, for I have never known my dad
The memories shared by others named him nothing but a great lad
However, if I could return to a time on that glorious day
In my youth, I would jump out of bed and in his arms I would lay
We would watch the snow fall and drip over the tips of the trees
And I would unwrap presents, constantly bound at his knees 
I would see my mother smile, like she did in pictures back then
She would sit at the piano playing music and singing songs in the den
We would all laugh and hug, displaying thoughts of cheer
I would already have my list of wants going for next year
My arms would wrap around his neck and he would give me a ride
He would tickle me, then tell me, better take off, run and hide
My mother would be yelling, “No running in the house!”
I then would sneak up on him quiet as a mouse….
He would jump up so high, falling in laughter with me to the floor
Teasing me, ruffling my hair, saying he loves me more
Oh if things were different, and really could go back to that day
My only wish on that list I started for next year, would be that he could stay.

I love you daddy
Dedicated to Richard Arlen Brunner
01-07-15