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Twofer: Limerick and Love Poem
What can I say? Three Word Wednesday asked for poems with the words Grin, Jumble, and Naked. So first a little fun, and then… a little more fun. Peace, Amy (Also posted at my fave poetic...
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Coming Back to Life
Coming Back to Life In a busy café, a couple – hard not to notice the incision showing through her clinically shorn hair. Her husband is her guide as they clear their table. “Garbage in there.” In go...
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Remember When (Poetic Bloomings)
Remember When There you are again, curled up, pretzel-thin. Still wondering why he won’t say goodbye. Daily you’re a doubt. Half laughter, half pout… Therapist listens. Talent glistens, but for whom?...
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Let’s Get Lost (Trifecta)
Let’s Get Lost Fingers interlaced Candles placed, optimum glow, because we know: Sex may be the province of novice lovers (all sweat and victory) Lasting love meanders Loses track Edges slowly toward...
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DECLARATION OF AN ALLY OF THE QUEER COMMUNITY
DECLARATION OF AN ALLY OF THE QUEER COMMUNITY Queer. That word stops folks from my generation dead in their tracks. We don’t say that word. Queer. Always an insult, the word shouted by football...
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Formula for a Lasting Marriage
Formula for a Lasting Marriage Uncle Tommy told me that successful couples should each try to give 70 percent. “That way, when one partner isn’t up to giving their full share, the other person...
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Mama Needs a Brand New Bag (a barlette)
Mama Needs a Brand-New Bag (a barlette*) Reached deep in paisley purse Pulled out six feet of handsome man (Must’ve been Mary Poppins’ old bag) Cleaned him up, schooled him on manners Hoped he’d make...
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Life Cycling
Life Cycling First come the three little words Then, “I’ll love you ‘til I die” Vows to share a lifetime as one Down the aisle into Real Street Change begins to take hold She feels faint over nothing...
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The Couple at the Altar
The Couple at the Altar They stand before the altar Penitent and sure of their love Pastor eases them through vows Rings, unbroken circle of commitment Pews on the bride’s side are empty because...
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