An Idea
I have great fun, writing on the run.
An idea flashes by, who knows why?
I write a few lines then add a few rhymes.
A story will be told, a lesson will unfold.
Add a grin and a smile, folks will read for awhile.
Ponder a thought, wonder why
give them courage to go out and try.
Ideas from the heart, thoughts from the mind
encouragement and help for folks to find.
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Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is fun and gooey
some people think that’s just plain hooey.
They don’t understand the joy of the spread
smear it with jelly on your favorite bread.
Too silly for grown up, it’s just kids stuff
they frown and growl in a great big huff.
They’ve just lost touch with the joys of youth
they must be served in a restaurant booth.
No frills or china required my friend
doesn’t cost a bundle, no rules to bend.
Enjoy a sandwich, use a napkin or two
with peanut butter and jelly you never feel blue!
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I Like to Sing, I Like to Hum
Sometimes I sing, sometimes I hum
people say – I’ve been in the rum.
I like to laugh, I like to grin
people think I was drinking again.
I tell a story or tell a joke
all I had was a nice cold Coke.
The happiness and joy I like to display
is just because I’m made that way.
I don’t need a drink to give happiness a start
all I need lives right in my heart.
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The Job Interview
Only time will tell
if I do swell.
I’ll sweat and wait
try to anticipate.
Look happy and bright
want to do right.
Answer questions right quick
hope the answers will click.
My experience is good
I better knock on wood.
The job will be mine
I hope it’s divine!
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May There Always be Unicorns
May there always be unicorns
in your heart and dreams
although there are those
who don’t believe it seems.
A rainbow, good luck
the tooth fairy
and Easter Bunny
they all make us smile
act a little funny.
Santa, hobbits
angels and fairies
can’t seem to touch them
but our faith never varies.
Keep dreams in your heart
let unicorns run free
all the joys of the world
will be yours to see.
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Jello
I like jello, red or yellow
Put it in the sun, it could be a puddle.
It laughs and wiggles, dances and jiggles
better be careful it brings on giggles.
It tries to escape with every move it makes
eat it with a spoon or anything it takes.
It glistens and ripples like flowing rivers
dancing about it really quivers.
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The Band
Some play trumpet, some play saxophone,
there are those in back, that stand alone.
There are wooden clarinets and shiny flutes,
oboes and bassoons, with some different toots.
Those in the back, roll on the snares,
sometimes they’re loud and get lots of stares.
There are brass trombones with big long slides,
they ump and pa, with long slow glides.
They’re heavy and curved, those great big basses,
never in a hurry, couldn’t go to the races.
Last, but not least, someone leads the band,
starts and stops with only a hand.
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Should I Work?
I’m really in a rut and feeling blue
maybe I need a job, just like you.
Get up a 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, put a smile on my face
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All Windows – No Doors
All windows, no doors.
too many people look out
never invite love to come in.
They gather together
a meaningless mass
sharing their beautiful shapes.
Only images can be seen
frames of cold steel, panes of glass.
Where are the doors?
Are they bolted and locked
closed by fear and hate?
The curtains are drawn
only reflections are seen.
No way to enter
all windows, no doors.
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Hope Your Day Goes Well
Just a little note
I thought, then wrote.
Hope the morning goes quick
nothing complicated, no trick.
Lunch will be fun
a sandwich, a little sun.
No afternoon snags
a little slow, maybe drags.
Five o’clock is near
a small sigh, a little cheer.
Hope your day goes well
no more to tell.
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A Gray Rainy Day
It’s a gray rainy day
the flowers and trees
need rain, so they say.
I want sun
bright and cheery
warm and fun.
But sometimes my need
must take a back seat
not look like greed.
The world is complex
I’m not a lone
I’m not always next.
I have patience, really care
feel the warmth of the rain
know how to share.
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Early Spring
Early Spring is such a tease
enticing all to do as they please.
A day of sunshine – a day or rain
temperatures warming, no need to complain.
Trees budding, flowers in bloom
time for a walk, no need for gloom.
Winter gone, summer on the way
early Spring, a joy each day.
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