lovenlosses

A myriad of colors
Textures woven, intertwined
Cuts and corners, shift, divide
Check out the curves and lines.

The pounding of the hammer
The twisting of the pliers
Another metal sculpture
In awe .… I was inspired.

The music in the background
The flutes, the waterfall 
The homogenous lighting
Sets the tone,  accents them all. 

Feeling liberated
Expression so divine
A pathway to one’s heart and soul
A message or a sign.

A marvelous exhibition
Soon upon display
The eyes capture the passion
In tones of blue and gray.

Welcome to the gallery
Here’s a pamphlet, an hors d’oeuvre
Feel free to have a glass of wine
We’re here to please, to serve.

PATTY RICHARDSON
34 S. FRONT STREET APT B
HUDSON, NY 12534
(845)532-3630
richardsonpj2@gmail.com

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Image: Google Images. Facebook.

Don’t settle, you know better
Don’t think he’s right for you
In my heart I  know it
I think you know it, too!

It’s more than education
Backgrounds and attitudes
You’re worlds apart, it’s obvious
He is no match for you.

It may not be apparent
But, his closet is quite full
Of skeletons and demons
That will often push and pull. 

Addictions never vanish
They linger and take hold
When you least expect it
They suddenly unfold.

Emotions often trigger
Cravings from the past
Promises are broken
It can happen really fast. 

Before you get entangled 
Learn to heed the warning signs 
You really need to walk away 
Protect yourself this time. 

You simply should know better
This guy’s not right for you
In my heart I  know it
And I think you know it, too!

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Image: Google Images. LinkedIn.

My heart is racing
I’m on the go
I can’t  look back
Or take it slow. 

Life’s too short
So much to see
I can’t miss out
No, no…. not me!

At a speed 
Of seventy eight
My hair’s on fire
I just can’t wait.

Got my ticket
Next in line
It’s going to be
The best of times.

Up at five
Most everyday
Can’t wait to start
Another day.

I’ve got to get
My money’s worth 
While I’m still here 
Upon this earth! 

As long as I
Can take a breath
I’ll live my life
With no regrets. 

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Image: Google Images, Dreamtime.

A man on a bench
Sits in the park
He’s there’s all day long
Leaves just before dark.

Appears deep in thought
Always reading a book
Likes to sit near the water
On the bench near the brook.

Doesn’t eat much
Guess he doesn’t want to
Brings nothing to eat
But a cracker or two.

When he is thirsty
Buys a cold lemon drink
From the vendor who’s there
A lemonade, always pink.

A creature of habit
At the park everyday
Sits by himself
Guess he likes it that way.

Watches the leaves
The squirrels in the trees
The grass as it grows
The birds and the bees. 

Just before dusk
Gets up, heads for home
Walks by himself
Walks home all alone.

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Image: Google Images.

I’m so afraid to stay the night
Maybe I should go back home
Have I made a big mistake?
To have come here all alone?

Found a writer’s safe retreat
Considered an oasis
Dark and deep into the woods
Should have checked out other places.

There’s far too many windows
Far too many floors
Way too many noises
Way too many doors.

I could feel a certain presence
Was I starting to see things?
I was hearing stranger’s voices
Maybe I should have a drink.

I had an eerie feeling
I was terribly afraid
They were hovering and lingering.
Had they planned to dig my grave?

Heard a whisper, a soft murmur
What was this all about?
I heard them talking quietly
They planned to get me out.

No time to pack my suitcase
Grabbed my keys and my cell phone.
Got outside, into my car
Now on my way back home.

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Just another cheating cowboy
Out looking for some fun
Hoping he’ll get lucky
Before the night is done.

He started walking over
I was sipping my iced tea
He winked and called me , “Baby”
Said he had his eye on me.

My mama says, “He’s trouble!”
My mama never lies
She warned me bout the likes of him
Said, “He will make you cry!”

Saw him with a friend of mine
He was holding her real tight
Seems he’s with somebody new
Almost every single night.

He likes to drink and party Likes beer and whiskey, too But, when the night is over. Honey, he’ll be done with you.

My mama says, “He’s trouble!”
My mama never lies
She warned me bout the likes of him
Said, “He will make you cry!”

Not the type to settle down Likes to stay out way too late I’m not the kind of girl he needs I won’t sit at home and wait.

Don’t want to get to know him
Got better things to do
Don’t need a cheating cowboy
Who’ll just break my heart in two.

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Image: Google Images. Leading with trust.

Stop rubbing your face
Stop picking your nose
Pay more attention
To your shoes, and your clothes.

Stop wandering round
Try to fit in
You’ve got to look better
Gotta bathe now and then.

Shower and shave
Put on a clean shirt
Wipe off the mud
The grease and the dirt. 

Try some cologne
Run a brush thru your hair
Remember to floss
Don’t forget underwear.

You’ve fallen, you’ve slipped
Right into a rut
Wipe yourself off
Then pull yourself up. 

Come out of the shower

Don’t be so afraid
Stop whining , complaining
Bout messes you’ve made.

Let’s try to begin
With a clean piece of slate
You can change your direction 
No, it’s never too late. 

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Image: Google Images. Timothy Burt.

I tried so hard
But, you wanted too much
Nothing I did 
Was ever enough.

The bar was too high
Couldn’t reach, had to crawl
Didn’t know all along
I would peak, then I’d fall.

The stage was pre-set
When I  came along
I passed the audition
But,  sang the wrong song.

Three steps ahead
You found someone new
Someone to replace me
To entertain you.

Dazed and confused 
Believed it would last
But,  it was all over
It happened so fast.

Caught in a maze
A mouse in a trap 
Shown to the door 
Fed to the cat. 

So sleek and alluring
Looking for prey
No one that you find 
Gets a key, gets to stay. 

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Image: Google Images. Fine Art America.

I ain’t got no time for you
No time for fun and games
I’m giving up on loving you
You can’t hurt me again.

Going to the liquor store
Gonna buy me a six pack
Hope you got the message, babe
Cause you ain’t coming back.

You’re not going to ” two time” me
No way, no how, no more
You’re not coming back again
I’ve closed and locked that door.

Sitting round the fire pit
Been sucking down some brews
Friends of mine still asking me
What the hell I saw in you.

You were at the local bar
Said you were coming home
You left me here all by myself
While you and her got stoned.

Tired of picking up your mess
While you’re out having fun
Sick and tired, I’m moving on
Baby, we are done.

You ain’t gonna “two time” me
Like you did before
You ain’t coming back again
Can’t hurt me anymore.

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Image: Google Images. YouTube.

A simple fix
It’s up to you
Make it work
See it through.

Every morning
Just get dressed
There’s no pressure
Do your best.

Just push forward
See the light
Up ahead
Lightning strikes.

Find your passion
Find your joy
Don’t be doubtful
Don’t be coy.

Count the minutes
Flying by
Don’t wait too long
Don’t be so shy.

Step right up
Ring the belli
Come on out
Out of your shell.

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