Category Archives: Poems

Poetry Day: I Want Your Greener Grass

(We’ve all been there or seen it in action.) The lonely man watches As the crowded man plays With parents, wife, and child He envies the connections That he lacks within his life He wanders off alone With time he … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Remember This Day

(Funny meme aside, this was a poem I wrote back in 2011 for 9/11.  I don’t remember if it was for a specific prompt or request.  Weird to post it in March, but I might repost it on the actual … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Love You, Cake

(I think this poem speaks for itself.) You are the true centerpiece To every wedding   You are the great reward For living another year   You come in many sizes And all are delicious   You come in many … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Love You . . . But

(Kind of extreme in a few examples, but you get the point.) I love you, dearest. And I found a surgery for your bald spot.   I love you, honey. And I chose a diet for you to use.   … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Hear You

(The challenge with trying to make everyone happy is that it’s impossible.  You’re inevitably going to make someone upset and sacrifice your own state of mind.  I tried this many times in life and it always bit me in the … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Dare You to Comment

(Well, this is a dark one.  Came from a really rough time where I was using poetry to just get my emotions out.  Definitely needed the release. Reading it over, I definitely remember the job that caused this poem.  Very … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Human Hyena

(I think we all know a person like this.  Maybe some of us have gone through a phase where we were this person.) Hurling nasty barbs At all that you find silly Your goal is laughter But only from your … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Hoarder

(This was originally inspired by a commercial for the show ‘Hoarders’.  Now, I can think of it relating to another class of people.  It is funny how an animal that hoards things is studied as an abnormality, but humans aspire … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Here We Are Again

(I don’t remember the specific events, but that’s probably because it happened a lot in the past.  You start making headway and think you’re about to gain stability.  Then, you get one unforeseen accident and you’re back to the starting … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Heart Forms

(This was another poem where I just wanted to have fun.  We certainly use the word ‘heart’ for a lot of things.) I agree whole-heartedly With all the bleeding hearts That a broken heart can scar Becoming a heavy heart … Continue reading

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