A Special Girl

To me you're a very special girl,
Who won't go out with just any guy.
You can afford to pick and choose
And let all but the best pass by.

No one can lower those standards you have.
Your friends have admiration for you.
Among these friends, keep a watchful eye
Since I also have an interest in you.

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My Own Worst Enemy

How can I defend
That I'm my own worst friend?
Everything that happens badly
Is because of me sadly.
I made loved ones afraid
Till they no longer stayed.
So I've lost my family.
Now I sleep with my money.
And how will I atone?
Well, I'm living alone.
And now the real irony…
I live with my enemy.

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A Teacher

A trojan horse with the force of thunder
And a lightening mind,
In whom each finds a new world
Unfurled in mystery, intrigue ... Fatigue.
A myriad of labors have sharpened that saber
For an unending war of wits,
As a teacher tacks bits of facts
In awaiting funnels.
Some inverted; others converted.

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That's Life

59, FEELIN' FINE, BUT EARS ARE SLIPPIN'.

MEMORY'S THERE WITH CIRCUITS BLIPPIN'.

CAN EAT ANYTHING, BUT WITHOUT FAIL

MY COLON WILL TELL THE LAST SAD TALE.

AS SAD TALES GO, TAKE MY GOLF GAME;

AFTER ONE HOLE I WONDER WHY I CAME.

MY ENERGY'S FINE, BUT HAVE TO ADMIT

I PRESS COMPUTER KEYS TO KEEP FIT.

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Mountains

Gazing at mountains
I can’t help but wonder…
Are they of heaven's artist
Or just nature’s blunder?

They rupture earth
While piercing sky.
As breezes whistle
Through their peaks
I can hear them sigh.

These gentle monsters
No doubt are designed
To engender peace
And magnificence
For all mankind.

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Fact Versus Feeling

When a fact becomes a feeling
For the world it's appealing;
But when a feeling becomes a fact
That same world has been hijacked.

When a belief is strong enough
And nurtured long enough,
It often launches attacks that
Actually redefine the real facts.

Perception has two paths…
Conception or deception.

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Laugh Please!

I BESEECH YOU TO LAUGH.
DON’T LIVE LIFE’S LOWER HALF.
LEARN FROM EACH AND EVERY GAFF.
ENJOY LIFE AT FULL STAFF.
IT’S ALL POSSIBLE WHEN YOU LAUGH.

WHEN YOU LAUGH YOUR PROBLEMS MELT.
MATTER NOT HOW BAD YOU FELT.

PROBLEMS ABOUND AND ALWAYS WILL.
SOLVE SOME AND TOLERATE SOME STILL.
TAKE TIME TO LAUGH…

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Epitaph

I loved again after i lost.
I spoke out in spite of cost.
As a parent i did my best.
As a parent i was blessed.

I made my share of mistakes.
I had my share of breaks.
I tried to change the world a touch.
Someone else must say how much.

If i could do it once again,
I’d still be earth’s luckiest man.

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Speak Love

Today has there been time to say
“Please”, “thank you” or “I like it your way”?
Before the next sunrise appears and you’ve spent it,
Be sure you’ve uttered each word and meant it.
Mellow comments engender the same you will learn.
Try “I love you” and see what’s received in return.

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Love

Love, what can I say?
You're my life, my way.
When I fail you're there
To sooth and care.

When I'm in doubt
You're there to shout
That I must avoid
Those I annoyed
When I did excel,
Or in trying, fell.

Since I feel you each day,
No doubt I must repay
Your feeling of tranquility
That love, you'll always be.

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