Patricia is the owner/webmaster of A Poet's Corner. She has written a large number of poems which she often illustrates with her paintings and graphics.
Dreams
Why do dreams seem so real?
You know they are by how they feel.
You think you’re there and done that too
but you’re only home, not at the zoo.
You feel confused, a little foggy
look down on the floor
and spot your doggie.
Now you know you’re really home
been in bed, never did roam.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2007 ©… Read the rest
Should a Poet Work?
I’m really in a rut and feeling blue
maybe I need a job just like you.
I’ll get up at 6, take a shower and eat
get ready for work, I’m already beat.
Hop in the car, hurry and wait
feel like a race horse dancing at the gate.
Finally get to work, arriving too late
my co-workers stare, I think I’m bait.
Make it till 10, then take a little break
here comes the boss, can I stay a little late?
Of course I can, a smile on my face
I know what to do, I know my place.
A typical day, a few bucks earned
I feel like butter that’s already churned.
Take home my check, the pittance that’s left
I feel like I’m robbed, surely it’s grand theft.
So maybe I’ll stay home and not feel so blue
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A Summer Cold
Yucky stuff, these stinky colds.
Nose so clogged, couldn’t small a rose.
Taking it easy, sitting in a chair
feeling so rotten, I just don’t care.
Taking a nap in the middle of the day
hoping when I wake – it’s gone away.
No such luck with a cold in your head
about all you can do is stay in bed.
I’m sneezing and wheezing, wiping my nose
a big pile of Kleenex covers my toes.
It will soon be a memory, all but forgotten
I won’t even remember that I felt so rotten
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2000 ©… Read the rest
Cats Don’t Care
Cats don’t care what dogs think
they just look down and sorta wink.
Perch themselves way up high
the dog barks and starts to cry.
It’s really not fair, those agile cats
hiding in places just like rats.
The dog wants to play, join in the fun
chase that cat, make it run.
But cats care less, don’t need to play fair
like to tease, don’t have a care.
Poor dog sits and wonders why?
sly old cat naps with a sigh.
Dog keeps guard, waiting for a twitch
cat doesn’t move, not even for an itch.
The game goes on, cat unaware
the dog just pleads, please care.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2000 ©… Read the rest
True Friends
Thank you for sharing a hug and smile
makes a friendship so worthwhile.
Time to care, be a little bold
a friendship never can be too old.
Take some time to hold a hand
makes troubles melt like drifting sane.
Help each other, no regard to time
heart and souls begin to bind.
Thank you for caring, opening your eyes
true friends know they are both very wise.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2000 ©… Read the rest
Good Friends Sometimes Disagree
Good friends sometimes disagree
talk things thru, soon you will see
it’s just caring
me about you, you about me
a quiet gentle sharing.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2002 ©… Read the rest
Glad You’re Home
I am really glad you’re back in town
now I smile instead of frown.
I played and walked, snacked and napped
waited so patiently until you got back.
Now things are good, I can mail a note
tell you how I’ve been, send a joke.
We can share our stories about fun in the sun
glad you’re back home, not on the run.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2000 ©… Read the rest
Going Away
I’m so sad you’re going away.
I’ll look forward to hearing from you, another day.
I’ll keep your memories close at heart
that way it won’t seem like we’re really apart.
I’ll picture you playing on a sunny beach
you won’t be gone long, just out of reach.
When you come back we’ll write again
have lots of photos and stories to send.
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Friends are a Joy
Friends are a joy
put a smile on my face
share their warmth
with a big embrace.
Friends are dear
carried in my heart
never any distance
when we’re apart.
Friends are a gift
never wrapped in a bow
always a treasure
never just for show.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2000 ©
A gift is always a surprise to receive.
Big or small
in a plain brown bag
or all wrapped up with a bow.
It may not be expensive
or extravagant at all
perhaps it might even be free.
A flower from the field
a warm smile or hug
an offer of a helping hand.
Always a surprise
the kind act of sharing
much more than the present inside.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 1999 ©… Read the rest
Vacations Are Fun
My ears are up
there’s a smile on my face
I’m so happy
to be back in my place.
I’ve eaten my dinner
played with the boys
even had fun
with the old chew toys.
Vacations are fun
but home is best
finally I’ll have
a little quiet and rest.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2006 ©
A Wonderful Gift
I feel a kinship
with most dogs I meet
they look in your eye
and want to greet.
Wag their tail
wiggle their butt
doesn’t matter
purebred or mutt.
Dogs share out lives
a wonderful gift
put on earth
to give man a lift.
Original Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2002 ©
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A Gift