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Waves Rewritten By Emily Dickinson Here is an old poem I wrote years ago the original one I wrote: On a gentle breeze Throughout the day, The waves can take Your breath away! They come with Hurtling bound of force To slosh against The rocky turf. Never forgetting What they took. Here it is rewritten if it was by Emily Dickinson A Breeze—guides the Sea—

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Stitching the Broken Back Together I mend spines the way some mend hearts— Slowly, with thread, and a faith in the fold. Bringing a page and another back together Till all sits cozy and tight again. Glue that smells faintly of almonds, A press holding the book steady As glue settles on the spine and pages. The leather softening under warm hands, Its tired corners learning to trust my touch.

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I Meant To… I meant to call you the other day but instead I picked up the banana peeling it to get an answer. I meant to make a grocery list but instead I drew a map of the supermarket as if it were an undiscovered kingdom. I meant to say good morning, but instead I told a stranger I love you…

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Under the Lamppost’s Light Of Narnia I step through the wardrobe -- Find myself in a snowy forest Lit by a lonely lamppost. In its bathing light, Lucy is telling Mr. Tumnus about her world. He nervously wringing his hands, His face torn between kindness and fear of the White Witch. I know, what is about to do, I tell him that tyrants always fall, That history remembers those who choose…

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Carnations You have been cultivated for over two thousand years, a quiet constant in bouquets and arrangements, from Valentine’s Day declarations to the soft vows of weddings. Your petals hold an entire pastel palette— pinks, whites, reds and purples each shade a small story all its own folded into each of their ruffles. You gather close in vases, shoulder to shoulder,

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When History Writes Back In An Email I received your email today, haphazardly typed out, from someone not used to using a computer and keyboard. The subject line was simple — My Esteemed Friend, as though the years between us were nothing more than dust brushed from a coat. You wrote in a steady, deliberate voice I’ve only ever heard in your speeches, each sentence carrying the weight…

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Ode to My Lord of the Rings Set O treasured tomes, paperback bound in illustrated box set, snugged tightly inside, unwrapped, birthday present gift, in my hands, eyes a light to read the whole tale. You were not just books— you were a doorway, a hush before adventure, the excitement to open the gateway and the scent of new pages waiting to be breathed open. Your colored spines stood proud,

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High School Band Musical notes humming from band room We practiced our scales, learning songs for concerts, memorizing notes for next halftime show. As one musical voice our eyes watch the baton moving to and fro, our fingers press keys, blow through horns, beat drums watching the conductor who wielded a baton till the final note. Friday night we march out in sync…

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Pizza With Dog On Patio Autumn air, trees losing leaves Sitting down on patio chairs With my dog close by Us, both smelling pizza on the wind A little local pizza place, now close forever I got their Greco pizza: A 10-inch, With green spinach, roasted garlic puree, snow-cover feta cheese melted, fresh lemon juice, bright read cherry tomatoes, Greek olive oil, fresh oregano on thin crust,

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Things People Are Doing Now Watching cars steer themselves in traffic, Letting a phone tell us where to go Unlocking the house door with the phone, Buying groceries online, no line, quick and easy, Talking to smart speakers on adjusting the air conditioner While exercising with a virtual trainer And later checking in with a doctor through video, Using digital wallets to store boarding passes, tickets and records…

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My First Memory of Librarians, A carpeted room, rows of books line many shelves, so many in a child's wonder. A children's area at one end, small chairs dot the space, rug of a child imagination sown on with bright colors. A librarian, helps me find my first book, guides me to the rug, I sit cross-legged looking at the pictures, reading the easy words upon the page.

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Last Day Of Finals Golden sun dips over the horizon at the end of the day. It’s rays beaming out the last ray of warmth Before setting down to sleep below the stars Which rise out at the end of the day To dot the dar…

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Love Across The Page Poetic words I write across the page. Poetic words I write across the page. I will try them to gain your love. I will try them to gain your love. To them, I will try poetic words Gain your love, ac…

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What A Bunch Of Bad Advice Stay strong, man up, stop worrying your pretty little head, Do it like it’s always been done, you will fake it until you make it, Cause quitter never win and winner’s never quit, So, do…

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Dented Trunk April 27th Prompt: Write a poem in the shape of your most recent accident. For example, if you fell upstairs, start at the bottom left and write the poem to the upper right. Or see today’s poem.

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Bumpy Ride Clackity, clackity wheels race over track Up and down; Under, over wooden beams; That seem to want to break upon the car’s weight. Jerking us around on a wooden coaster My head bouncing from one si…

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The Peacemaker Tries Diffuse The Rivalry My time is near to come back on the stage. The bickering has stayed with me; As I ponder my next move out there on the stage. I must persuade the two families not to quarrel; I fret my words won&#8…

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First Set Of Crayons I held the jumbo blue crayon in my hand My little hand wrapped around tightly As I drew lines across the page Scribbling a splattering of blue twisters. I dropped the blue; reach the oversize box; …

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Waiting In the Hospital In the hospital waiting room the clock ticks Magazines turn their pages by waiting fingers; That eye the receptions desk every few seconds, Or down the hall for the doctors; Waiting for the call to…

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A Grandparent’s Hands Wrinkly old hands, Skin worn through use. Slight bruising from age. Callous hands a dimple spot On one hand. Veins dark, Prominent through the skin. Careful hands, hands that wrapped around her fam…

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Tree Pose Stand tall on two feet like a mountain; Arms relax by your side. Bend a left knee slightly; Place left foot on right thigh; Firmly leave sole there Your right leg should be straight Must find your …

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Terminal Tower Tallest building in Ohio before another took its place, Fifty-two stories high skyscraper with observation deck; Could almost reach clouds in the sky. Terminal Tower was the place to be around for …

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The Grape Ring An off silver important ring; Bunch of grapes adorn its band My mom bought it on a vacation Up on island of Martha Vineyard; Known for grapes and wines; Her favorite one to wear. Cleaning; lost som…

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A Storm Trees scratch windows in fury, the look in her startle eyes. April 18th Prompt: Perhaps the shortest poem there is, the monostich, is a one-line poem with a title. They’ve been written in many lang…

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Wish To Find A Way To Lower My Bill I am looking for a discount on my bill Too expensive to pay; price to high Is there a way to lower the bill? Lets see what I can find? Just give me the following to confirm Here is the following yo…

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Fixing A Boot Smell of leather as I sit upon my stool Crouched over with a prying fork I pry the bottom of the work boots Brought to me by a factory worker Bottom of the sole worn down Each nail I pluck out; set…

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Ask Before You Pet You probably shouldn’t reach your hand down to pet the dog; Did you think about asking before the unknown hand Reached the top of her head to pet the fur? Her fur which feels like velvet cotton to …

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Playing With Ball My dog grabbed Ball in mouth; Toss in air. Ball flies out Landing to Stop on floor. She stopped to Stare at ball; Leapt for it. April 14th Prompt: Write a Tricube. Each has three stanzas, each stan…

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Waiting For Adult First day of school waiting for speech therapist To come show me the route to their room. I wait with fellow students listening to my teacher; Trying to learn what the day’s lessons. Door opens she…

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Inside Somewhere Can you hear my voice, my love? This plastic wall confines me, I can not see you; but hear The rustling of your dress; the jingling Of your bracelet on your wrist. Speak to me; to subside my panic …

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