Tag: poetry
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Poem on Public Speaking
Toast Masters – Joined toast masters one day. Thought it would be like play. – Goal. . ., well, to better speak, Stand on stage, knees not weak. – But hands shake, sweaty pits To face crowds, gives me fits – Picturing group, all nude Getting in better mood. – Laughing at thought, I smile…
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Poem on Motel Stay
Motel Hell – Bad week. . . .heck! Whole month was hell! Get away, budget motel. No hair dryer, no shampoo. Bar soap on hair, drip dry do. – Will not let that make me blue, A plan, I have, to get through. Gone all day, walk around town. Tired now, need to lie down.…
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Poem about a Soldier
The Soldier – Man went off to War As many men had before Leaving home his wife Adjusting to this new life – Wife raising kids on own. Connecting each day by phone, Feels not so alone. – When at home he worked In city where trouble lurked. She frets for his safety Yet safer…
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Poem on having an advocate in life
Advocate – You say…… Not good at explaining Told always complaining Need advocate step in Someone to put good spin To tales needed telling Explain in detail case To advisories you face – If only we could have pals to add some salve Stand up, protect our right For self, is hard to fight –…
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Poem on Keeping Brain in Shape
Brain Work – Expectations set for a Child Influences, whether harsh or mild. For me, low hurdles were set. Acting dumb. . . expectations met. – Brain became lazy, ‘til one day Concentration was left at bay. Tired of ridicule as stupid. Others saw not, me as I did. – Determined to prove myself smart.…
June Nash 