Long Distance Hug
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My mom made me a hug of wool
To comfort me when she could not
Some sad days it gets used a lot
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Embraced when the world seems so cruel
Or I can’t face the rat race
Or for woes that seem minuscule
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Love disguised as stuffing and knots
Mom crocheted me a hug of wool
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(An Octain Refrain)
Sharp
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The words I Love You
Are not weapons to be fired
Primed by passive aggression
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Good Morning
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Dark room
Quiet
Alarm
Rolling over
Wake up kisses
Percolation
Kettle whistle
Spoons clink
Screen door creaks
Warm sips
Cool air
Bird song
Quiet conversation
Day brightens
See you later kisses
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(An Aubade Poem)
Reflection
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On our recent adventure we took pictures of each other.
Home, we shared them telling what we love about one another.
Each of us focused on our features we liked least during the view
The things we can mention we love about ourselves are few
The quirky details we love about the other are untold,
We believe the other an amazing site to behold.
But looking in the mirror we see a face wrinkled and old
If only we could look through the loving eyes of the other
And see what the other can see with kindness and love anew.
When we love ourselves as we love the other, love becomes bold.
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(A CinqTroisDecaLa Poem)
First Warm Weekend
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Sitting by the fire gazing at the stars
A gap in the forest affords us the view
Tent in the clearing will sleep just us two.
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For tonight this bit of nature is ours
Sitting by the fire gazing at the stars
A gap in the forest affords us the view
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Sitting by the fire, warms as wood chars
Special moments like this are far too few
Spending time this way is what we should do
Sitting by the fire gazing at the stars
A gap in the forest affords us the view
Tent in the clearing will sleep just us two.
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(An English Madrigal Poem)
No
Naps for
me before
meeting my dear
I believed them a bore
now it has been made crystal clear
in day-sleeping there is nothing to fear
it’s good to pull up the blankets, fluff the pillow
quiet the room so there’s nothing to hear
if you are lucky dreams appear
now I find I want more
time to nap here
time to snore
restore
slow.
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(A Diatelle Poem)
Peanut Butter and Jelly
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You and I are like PB and J
I know it’s an odd thing to say
We’re great when we are separate
And splendid together
Our distinctive traits
Complimenting
Each other’s
Forming
One.
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(A Nonet Poem)
In Memory of Grandma
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Grandma liked men best, flirting without shame
Talking to each one as if he’s her next flame
Grandma liked cowboys in really tight jeans
In each rodeo she found the man of her dreams.
She read romance novels from cover to cover
As soon as one’s finished she picked up another.
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She had a sly smile that went up on one side
And a sense of humor she tried to hide
But one look at the comics she taped to her fridge
Told you a lot about the humor she hid
Sending us cards for every special occasion
With neat handwriting in green felt-tipped pen
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Grandma had a magical green thumb
Just name a plant, she could grow every one
Enormous Christmas cactus, blooming bright red
African violets with special lights overhead
Strawberries and veggies she didn’t even eat
For any plant, grandma’s house couldn’t be beat.
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More than just plants, she raised a strong daughter too
Who always does the right thing to do
Who’s caring and thoughtful and kind to all creatures
Who’s influence from grandma is more than her features
Though we will miss grandma, her legacy lives on
In the caring strength and beauty of our mom.
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(Throwback Poem)
(An Elegy Poem)
Lesson Learned
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Did you know you can feel your heart break?
I learned that two short years ago today.
It is more than a twinge or a cramp or an ache
I was fearful it would not go away.
Turns out some time will mend a heartbreak
Though I feel the scars remain to this day.
It’s a good lesson to know what’s at stake
If you find you have someone’s heart someday.
There’s lessons in trauma, make no mistake
The worth of this is crucial to convey.
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(A Ten-By-Ten Poem)
Bleeding Heart
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Over the phone I learned the news
Because face-to-face you couldn’t bear
And so a coward’s way you choose
A funny way of showing care.
I actually felt my heart tear
Suddenly lost and all alone
Life became defined by despair
All because you have no backbone.
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(Huitain Poem)
A Picture and a Poem 