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The glistening leaves
Rain falls from above
The birds seeking shelter
The sparrows, the doves. 

High on the chimney
The crow sits alone
All of his friends
Sadly  are gone.

Up in the sky
Heading due south
The birds in formation
Are up and about. 

Searching for food
They fly altogether
Leaving the cold
For much better weather. 

Bluebirds and magpies
Red breasted robins
Woodpeckers, orioles
If you look …. you can spot em. 

They’re on a mission
Their journey is long
Hurry, catch a glimpse
Before they are gone. 

A chirp and a tweet
A whistle, a screech
There to be found 
At the park or the beach. 

Don’t be in a rush
Be quiet, be still 
For one might just might perch
On your own window sill. 

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Mistakes I’ve made, regretted
No going back, to try again
No re-runs or do-overs
No forgiveness for my sins.

Was it fate, or just a mishap
A mere peculiar happenstance
A purpose with intention
Or an accident, by chance? 

Limerence, a feeling
Nothing solid or concrete
A twisted maze of neurons
That have had their hold on me.

Inches from the border
One step from the ledge
So many times, I’ve felt the urge 
I’ve come close to the edge.

How many others thwarted? 
Remnants cast aside
Line the path of no return
With cruelty and  lies.

A demon, pure and simple
Considered a lost soul
They travel here among us
Beware … the truth be told. 

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I can’t sit still….. I’m busy
I’ve got so much to do
I have dolls that need attention 
Lots of toys, and crayons, too.

When you say … it’s time for dinner
You know … I can’t help myself
We both  know that I’m not hungry
Don’t you know it, can’t you tell?

When I’m sitting at the table
I begin to look around
Talk about the bugs I’ve noticed 
Or my golden, princess crown. 

Ten minutes sitting in my chair
It’s  so hard for me to do
I need to move, I want to run
I want to play with you. 

I don’t like mashed potatoes
Or anything that’s green
I’ll eat some chicken nuggets
Macaroni and grilled cheese. 

But,  broccoli and spinach
Brussels sprouts or lima beans
Will never be my favorites
I prefer … to have ice cream. 

My mind is filled with melodies
I hear music all the time
I have a different drummer
That I follow, he is mine. 

I rarely walk, I like to skip
I love to spin around
My favorite is to play outside
Let’s go to the playground. 

My friends live in the neighborhood
When they knock on our door
I’m ready to go out and play
Even though …. I’m only four. 

You say …. let’s watch a movie
Come and sit with me
But, I am so distracted
Like a busy bumble bee. 

My bones  and all my muscles
Are growing all the time
That’s why I am in motion
And, I thrive  in the sunshine. 

I fiddle and I wiggle
I laugh and talk too much
I scream when I’m excited
I am always in a rush. 

So be patient when I’m fussy
Please try and understand 
I’m just a child of wonder
In a world made out of sand. 

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Rain upon the window pane
A somewhat gloomy day
Leaves rustling, spiraling
The sky above is gray. 

It’s cold, I’ll wear my sweater
On the stove …. a pot of soup
Perhaps a loaf of crusty bread
Enough to share with you. 

Another log upon the fire
The golden embers glow
Another drop in temperature
And the rain will turn to snow. 

The dog asleep, so comfortable
Lying on the floor
Watching her relaxed and still
I am lucky, that’s for sure. 

Sitting back upon the couch
With a blanket on my lap
Once I’m  finished with my book
I might just take a nap. 

A gentle day, so cozy
It was such a busy week
Feels so good to just relax
Feels like heaven, yes ….. to me. 

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There’s a blemish on your cheek
Your nose is crooked, chin is weak
Your eyes have circles underneath 
Spent too much time …  down at the beach.

Spots and freckles …. on your skin
Time that you got rid of them
Double chin, loose sagging jowls
Time to lose that angry scowl.

Lotions, potions just don’t help
You need work, more for yourself
A tummy tuck, an augmentation
You’d  look good  …. while on vacation. 

Take a look, there in the mirror
Imagine if your skin was clearer
Wrinkles are a sign of aging
Years of stressing, hormones raging. 

Call the doctor, call the nurse
If left alone, it could get worse
You’ve got several on your back
Remove that mole, the one that’s black. 

If you don’t care …. just let it be
But, you’ve got moles, not one … there’s three
Get them off , don’t wait too long
You’ll feel better …. once they’re gone.

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Hard looking back, hard to move on
Facing the truth, that you are gone
You walked away, it wasn’t fair 
So clear to me, you didn’t care. 

Never dreamt  I’d be betrayed
There’s nothing left, nothing to say
Packed a bag, you took a cab
I felt so hurt, I felt so bad.

Empty rooms, empty drawers
No explanation, nothing more
By myself, nothing left
So hard for me …. to just forget. 

You met someone, somebody new
Now I’m alone, lost without you
You let her in, unlocked the door
She had it all and so much more. 

I was erased, nothing remains
Simply regret, and so much pain
No evidence, no tell-tale signs
That you were ever, truly mine. 

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Seems I’m just an inconvenience 
A chore, a pain, a bother
You’d think you’d want to help me
After all ….. I am your mother.

But, when I ask you to come over
Guess it feels like drudgery 
Taking time out of your busy day
To spend some time with me.

You don’t want to watch a movie
Have some lunch, a cup of tea
Guess I’m boring and annoying
All you want to do …. is leave. 

Like a child, I’m reprimanded
You look down your nose at me
Don’t want to take me to the store
To buy some things I need.

I seldom go to your house
Seems I’m always on my own
Eating dinner at the table
Feeling sad and so alone.

Can’t imagine what I did wrong
Seems you’re lacking empathy
How I wish things could be different
That you’d want to be with me.

You take me to appointments, yes
To the doctor regularly
Pick up my prescriptions
But, complain so bitterly.

It’s hell being so dependent 
Always asking for your help
As though I am a burden
Wish you knew …. just how I felt. 

Try stepping into my shoes
Know what I feel each day
Know the fear of getting older
As my life …. just slips away.

I’m more than an obligation
Wish you’d treat me differently
But, I can’t change your disposition 
Or your personality. 

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Don’t chase the one that hurt you
Who poured salt into your wounds
The one who simply used you
You were chosen, prepped and groomed.

Every rib she broke, she crushed you
Laid her hands all over you
Made promises she’d never keep
Left you scarred and badly bruised. 

Mesmerized, yes captivated
By the charm that she possessed 
So easily persuaded
Trusted everything she said. 

Like a serpent in the garden 
She slithered  in, moved to and fro
She was poison from the onset
You simply didn’t know. 

But, once the door is locked … for certain
You have to take the hint
She no longer needs you
You won’t be seeing her, again. 

Walk away, you don’t need closure
Her response is loud and clear
If she wanted to be with you
She’d be with you, standing here. 

The stove is hot, don’t touch it
The fire ….bright, the flame so high
It’s  impossible to reignite
A love that’s passed you by. 

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The dreadful awaited passing
So hard to say, Goodbye
So many reasons I will miss you
I sit here and ask God, “why?”.

Orphaned in my sixties 
At a time I need you most
Someone I could turn to
Why I moved out to the coast.

As your son, I still believe
I could never fill your shoes
But still in awe, I aspire to be
Someone admired, like you.

Bigger than life, a father
With such a varied past
So many interesting stories
So many made me laugh.

A wealth of truths and history
All the memories you conveyed
Told from your lips and through your eyes
But now, you’ve gone away.

All your quirks and idiosyncrasies 
Will be referenced…. to be sure
When I’m down, I will remember 
They say that laughter is a cure. 

Lucky to be with you
Right up to the end
To tell you that I love you
My father, my best friend. 

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She moves slowly, she can’t help it
Her mind and body …. not in sync
Her memory …. so often falters
She needs time, some time to think.

Can’t recall a name or number
Thoughts slowly slip away
Conversations aren’t so easy
Forgets what she’s about to say. 

She needs patience and compassion 
Some love and empathy 
Take the time to be there for her
Give her care, some sympathy.

Can’t imagine turning 80
Facing your mortality
Knowing that your days are numbered
Is a  harsh reality. 

She’s unsteady, some days off balance
When she stands and tries to walk 
Sometimes, she needs assistance 
Not a lecture or backtalk.

Reassure her, be there for her
Don’t make her feel alone
It’s not easy, she is lonely
Facing each day on her own.

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