February 7

Where to Begin

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I can’t think of what to write,

There’s just too many things on my mind.

At this moment I’m not feeling too bright

And am afraid I’ll fall far behind.

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There’s Just too many things on my mind

This blank page brings me some fright

And I’m afraid I’ll fall far behind

Because Nothing inspires, nothing excites.

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This blank page brings me some fright

But To myself I must be kind.

Because Nothing inspires nothing excites

I do feel like I’m in a bind.

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To myself I must be kind

Though at this moment I’m not feeling too bright,

I do feel like I’m in a bind

I can’t think of what to write.

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(A Pantoum Poem)

February 6

School Daze

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Gangly kids tumble from the bus

Pushed forward by those giant packs

Drooping heavily on their backs,

Chatting with so much to discuss.

Stopped, I recall when this was us.

Tall sisters leaving backseat friends

‘Til morning, planning how to spend

Time until then, bike rides to take,

Which books to read, tree forts to make.

Red lights stop, adult life transcends.

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(A Decima Poem)

February 4

Super Bowl Sunday

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A spectacle of athleticism and division

A source of negativity and derision

Money changing hands both in the field and in the stands.

All on display through the high def television.

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For nearly two hours you follow the ball

Downs, catches and rushes you watch them all

The win’s a surprise and the tears in their eyes

Show the many dimensions of football.

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(A couple of Quatrain Poems)

February 1

Black and White

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Shadows distill life to a single dimension

Beings filtered down to their common human core.

Somehow this seems to relieve unneeded tension.

Shadows distill life to a single dimension

Moving our differences beyond comprehension.

Erasing beautiful, ugly, wealthy and poor

Shadows distill life to a single dimension

Beings filtered down to their common human core.

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(A triolet poem)