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.
Dedicated to my hometown Marietta, OH
A Stroll Downtown
Take a walk stroll downtown
check out the city, see who’s around.
See some friends, stop to talk
check out the headlines, continue to walk.
Smell fresh rolls at the bakery
only real frosting, no fakery.
Pass some new faces, a quick little Hi
not real friends, so no time to bye.
Look in the window of the antique store
same old stuff, just a bore.… Read the rest
Nature’s Gift
Tops of trees
waving in the breeze
sky blue bright above
beauty to the eye
warmth to the soul
nature’s gift to all
Nature’s Gift – Poetry and Graphic by Patricia Walter 2016 ©… Read the rest
Growing and Blooming
The shape
the fragrance
petals surround
a beautiful package
in abundance are found.
Natures gift to all
to share and enjoy
growing and blooming
from Spring to Fall… Read the rest
The Nap
I’m so tired, my legs weigh a ton
feel like I raced, but hadn’t won.
Tank’s on empty, energy gone
not enough breath to sing a song.
Rest for awhile, sit in my chair
close my eyes or just plain stare.
Clear my mind, take a snooze
almost as good as taking a cruise.
Having a dream, running by the sea
feeling sunshine, it’s just good to be.
Wake with a start, a … Read the rest
Daylilies
Still blooming
Spring to fall
Daylilies
do it all.
Standing firm
Tall and bright
Bursting buds
A pretty sight
Poetry and Graphic by Patricia Walter 2016 ©… Read the rest
Two Little Pups
Two little pups
almost lost in time
they are wroth the effort –
yours and mine.
Dropped off at a shelter
out of sight out of mind
by people not caring
ignorant, not kind.
But sometimes help comes
so they’re not left alone
by email, visitors
or even the phone.
Not very nice
to ignore the little guys –
give kindness and love
show humans can be wise.
Poetry & Photo by … Read the rest
Poor Little Pup
Poor little pup
dumped at night
that’s enough to
cause some fright.
Left in a run
behind the pound
waiting for someone
to come around…
Spent 3 days
in a concrete run
thought for sure
her life was done.
Thanks to rescue –
people who cared
her little life
was finally spared.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2005 ©… Read the rest
Once Upon a Time
Dedicated to Joyce – a friend for 54 years
Once upon a time long ago
we started out young and thin.
Life was new, everything fun
always felt we could win.
The years rolled by
the pains and joys
we needed a lot
but no more toys.
Friends were important
our families too
sometimes we wished
some body parts were new.
Our memories sustain us
some friends remain
the body feel … Read the rest
Nothing Seems Real
Normally our lives are full and bright
yet there are times when things aren’t right.
We don’t understand what we see
it seems somehow that life can’t be.
The eyes won’t focus – the heart doesn’t feel,
when bad things happen – nothing seems real.
Hold on to faith, one day at a time
hope feeds the body – soul and mind.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2005 ©… Read the rest
The Koala Bear
Some people think a Koala is a bear
so here’s a little story we’d like to share.
born down under – that’s Australia to us
they climb large trees, don’t make a fuss.
Marsupial is what they are related to
those kangaroos hopping around in the zoo.
Koalas carry their babies in a pouch
don’t talk much or even say ouch!
Have fuzzy ears and a cute black nose
their color is … Read the rest
Hurricane Katrina 2005
I watched the storm
the tragedy unfold
nothing to do
except be told.
They’re way down there
I’m way up here
they can’t hear me
shed a tear.
I heard about people
stranded and alone
no power, no water,
not even a phone.… Read the rest
Computers
Looking and watching
staring at the screen
boy, those computers
can really be mean.
You press one key
then go back
everything’s gone –
just like that!
Nothing easy
clicking and moving
messages pop up
you’re not grovin.
Hit the help key
get out a book
it’s finally working
the hours it took!
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2005 ©… Read the rest
