Author: Patty Richardson

via Daily Prompt: Observe

Observe

As I stood back, and watched you two
I couldn’t help but observe
The looks exchanged, the glances too
How could you have the nerve?

Did you think that I was deaf and blind?
Did you think I wouldn’t notice
When he brushed up next to you
When he tried to stand between us.

If you want him, then go for it
But, don’t make a fool of me
Pack your bags and walk away
Then you’ve got to let me be.

You’re not mine to own, or keep
If you want someone else
You have the right to live your life
To do what’s right for you, yourself.

But let me go, don’t expect me
To have to stand here and to watch
You pine for another’s hand to hold
This charade has got to stop.

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A breath of fresh air
Breathing life into my bones
Giving me a reason
To stand up on my own.

To return to what I once knew
As innocence and rebirth
Not wanting to be ridiculed
Condemned and feeling hurt.

The power of the beauty
That lies within your soul
Reaches out to touch me
A hand that I can hold.

The spendor and the magic
I feel re-energized
Reaching out to touch the sky
I’m feeling mesmerized.

Spontaneous elation
New worlds we can explore
New heights so high above us
Nothing else that I want more.

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via Daily Prompt: Abrupt

Abrupt

Such an abrupt disruption of democracy
Out of nowhere, he appears
Brandishing hate, dishonor, and disgrace
Doing what he can to foster fear.

Where are our protocols of honor and pride?
Our standards, thrown by the wayside
Lies become the legitimacy of our institutions
And he adored, though he’s cheated and he lies.

How do we come back, unscathed and unaffected?
Will we ever recover from the damage he’s done?
Can we clean off the dirt and the grease
The filth, the stench, and scum?

The darkness and pure evil
A new concept in exploitation
Everything about this crisis
Leads to destruction of our nation.

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via Daily Prompt: Sleeve

Sleeve

I’ve got nothing up my sleeve
What you see is what you get
I’m not one to walk away
I’m not one who will forget.

I’ll be standing next to you
When the others have all gone
You will never be alone
You will know that you belong.

All the lies they told to you
Will fade when you’re with me
Things will soon get better
In time you will believe.

I’ll be there right by your side
I’ll be there to keep you warm
I’ll be there to hold your hand
I will keep you safe from harm.

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Come join us for a beach day
Bring your chair and suntan lotion
We’ll supply the umbrella,
Cold drinks and the blue ocean.

Let’s build a magic sand castle
With tunnels and a moat
We have lots of water toys
and lots of rubber floats.

Let’s look for shells upon the shore
Let’s walk along the beach
We’ll try and catch some sand crabs
Scampering just “outta” reach.

Watch the sailboats in the distance
The surfers riding on the waves
Watching out for mermaids
The pirates and their knaves.

Swimming in the water
Beware of sharks and man of war
Jellyfish and octopus
That swim too close to shore.

Let’s play catch in the sun
We have frisbees and colored rings
We tried to bring what we could
We brought most everything.

For lunch we’ll serve P & J
On white bread and on wheat
They’ll be chips and cookies too
There’s always lots of treats.

Relax , let go, enjoy the day
You deserve a break
Forget your worries and the stress
Have fun for goodness sake.

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via Daily Prompt: Astonish

Astonish

He will astonish and amaze you
With his wit, intellect and charm
He will not insist or impose on you
No need to twist your arm.

He will dazzle and amaze you
He has a winsome smile and grin
He doesn’t have to coherce you
You will want to follow him.

The perfect boss or leader
Wish we all could feel this way
Hanging on his every word
Glued to the words he’d say.

So much can be accomplished
With a positive attitude
No need to feel oppressed and down
No place for servitude.

He will inspire and motivate you
Help you to see the light
To be the best that you can be
To try and do what’s right.

Let your day begin with optimism
Put a smile upon your face
He’ll encourage you to live your life
With gratitude and grace.

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Don’t feel much like cleaning
But we’re having company today
I have to get busy, hurry up
Prepare the serving trays.

I have to scrub the bathrooms
Down on my knees to clean the floors
There are so many things to do
I have a million chores.

Wipe the counters, clean out the fridge
Throw the garbage in the trash
Sweep and dust, don’t make a fuss
I have so many tasks.

Put books away and papers, too
Don’t forget the magazines
Everything has to look its best
It needs to be spanking clean.

Cheese and crackers, a pot of tea
Some cake with icing just for fun
Can’t wait till I’m thru with cleaning up
Can’t wait till it’s all done.

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via Daily Prompt: Tantrum

Tantrum

He threw a temper tantrum,
when he didn’t get his way
No one ever stopped him,
There was little you could say.

He would stamp his feet, pound his fist
Scream and cry fake tears
If you were in the area
Better cover up your ears.

He was a brat, a noted bully
A selfish spoiled only child
He would run around in circles
He simply went hog wild.

At the store or at home
On the beach or even church
He brought attention to himself
He was the very worst.

Everyone gave in to him
They knew what he would do
He’d scream and shout, he’d carry on
He’d direct his rage at you.

One day his world came crashing down
His behavior stopped cold turkey
People stopped staring and caring about him,
His fits of rage and worry.

Ignoring him seemed to work
Seemed to lessen so much tension
We finally realized what he needed most
Was approval, love and attention.

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Why doesn’t Cohen get it?
Trump doesn’t give a damn
He has no love or loyalty
Or feelings for this man.

He’d sell him down the river
Push him gladly off a cliff
It’s all about what suits him
He denies what Cohen did.

Wants to keep his distance
Staying far away from him
Claims that he is innocent
Cohen’s future looks quite grim.

Stormy’s lawyer is quite cagey
He knows just what to do
He’ll get Cohen on the stand
Then he’ll have to tell the truth.

Trump lies, distorts and alters
The stories that he tells
He’s made a pact with the devil
He belongs with him in hell.

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via Daily Prompt: Rivulet

Rivulet

Come on, “rivulet”?
Are you serious?

The prompt’s suppose to help us
Stimulate our creative flow
This word’s not doing anything
And surely needs to go.

Can’t you come up with a word
More fun and magical?
Something that dazzles us
Something unimaginable?

Tired of words so boring
They annoy and aggravate
Please try a little harder
This is another word I hate.

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