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Once Maxine jumped high, Higher than the high bar stool, And all applauded, seriously. Once she stood entangled, So entangled in Mom's red wool yarn That all applauded, naturally. Then she dared the next-door dog, A naturally serious heavy-weight hound, So all scrambled, forget-the-applause. Nowadays she oversees all the world, From a cosy-cute window seat, Acknowledging our sometimes applause, regally. |
Useless reverie |
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With a flip of its rice-paper wings the black butterfly travels across the yard, And a golden one follows in random spurts, pausing for breath and perspective ? Do we chase one another so, innocent of intent, curious To be so beautiful... But if life were butterfly-short, would wonder, pleasure be our only reaction, goal... Even artful human butterflies confront doubt ? Yes? Surviving long enough to enjoy moments of no beauty... |
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If you dare to see a day with light so special you can do no more but immerse yourself in the sky, Welcome that day of freedom and inner jubilation though no one else share the sensation or cerebrate dreamily with you. |
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Opinion allowed Among the clouds Never aloud And never atoned As how in hallowed Grounded in crowds Religiously avowed Nothing is owned up. |
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Play dough |
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Required investments Recorded in viridian Minutes returned invitingly Minus rude raiments Uninspired, quotidian Verified reassuringly In digitally viole(n)t payments. |
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A poem I wrote more than 30 years ago:
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A Diamond's brilliance outshines all nature's handiwork, But its luster veils an adamantine coldness. A Pearl's warmth is of a more gentle nature; Its inner glow suggests a depth of beauty. So glittering Pride provides a beauteous cover That hides its truth for those who look not deeply. But Love is marked by noble modesty That, like the pearl, is more than merely obvious. |
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