Category: Poems

Poems · Writing True

Kindness

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It does not need a pantry;

just each day,

a little room for everybody

is okay.

 

It’s folly

to measure it by any currency.

Bitcoins are not accepted—

We all share the legacy.

 

Our grounded feet,

our flexible arms,

our open minds,

the earnest attitude

of our grateful hearts. . .

. . . willing to spread

a noble act

in every way we can. . .

 
 

For love is winged;

and kindness is the wind

that carries it through

from heart to heart,

to heart to heart. . .

 

And a soft melody plays in Heaven

each time a heart

makes it through

another heart,

and yet another heart.

 

Oh, how great Thou art!

Creative · Poems

This Spring Lover

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I’m not into summer;

I rather spring linger,

When all flowers bloom

With kisses from dews

and so as the shrooms.

I’m not into summer;

I rather spring linger,

When grasses are groomed

Those tiny greens

On which feet are o’er the moon.

I’m not into summer;

I rather spring linger,

When nature dispense its perfume

And time’s up

for snow and gloom.

I’m not into summer;

I rather spring linger,

For the thought of an old love brings gloom

Though in sad face,

I pray for healing to come soon.

If Kitty won’t love me enough;

If he won’t hold the fort enough—

Perhaps summer should be in the freezer,

To make spring linger,

And hope hold the scepter a little bit longer.

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Poems · Writing True

A Firm Discretion

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Inspired by Emily Dickinson XXII

I have a roomy heart;

And love is a dear irresistible guest.

At its behest the rooms are filled;

I have no spare for hate.

Unapologetically,

I turn hate down. I have no suggestion,

Nor implied false hope—

Be now or in the future.

The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

By Emily Dickinson

Creative · Poems

VI

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“If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain;

If I can ease one life the aching,

Or cool one pain,

Or help one fainting robin

Unto his nest again,

I shall not live in vain.”

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The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson

Poems · Tanka · Writing True

Put it Down

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Put down your phone—

You’re on it all day long!

If only fingers could groan. . .

I know it’s our song. . .

But to me your fingers do belong.

Creative · Love · Poems · Poetry

You I

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A song,

A poem,

A dance,

A picture,

A book,

A story,

A bloom,

A spring,

A summer,



Soft.

Kind.

Tender.

Vivid.

Rich.

True.

Pink.

Glorious.

Magical.


On and on. . .




YouTube/I’ll Never Say Goodbye/Earl Klugh

Creative · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems · Poetry · Sentiments

I Love You All the Way

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With the entirety of my being:
from the innermost core of my heart;
to the very depth of my soul;
amidst dire barricades,
despite grand walls,
inspite of any given facts,
regardless of screaming differences,
notwithstanding what will come along,
be in hell or in high waters,
I love you.
I will always love you,
always, always will. . .

All the way.

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I love You All the Way

By Janie Frickie, 1978

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Creative · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems · Poetry · Sentiments

A Love To Last A Lifetime

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The feeling beyond completing an empty soul,
But fills inside and out.
The feeling beyond being valued,
But cherished so preciously.
The feeling beyond being respected,
But honored at all times.
The feeling beyond being hoped,
But prayed for so fervently.
The feeling beyond being adored,
But wanted unconditionally.
The feeling beyond being dreamed of,
But ached for so ardently.
To love
And be loved
Always and forever–
Aren’t the rudiments,
But the powers of love
That last a lifetime.