Tag: poetry
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August 06, 2008 04:20 PM EDT --
What a changable day. It began with bright sunshine and now is raining. That is summer in Iowa
Unpredictable
Unpredictable
Clouds move in bringing some rain . . .
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August 15, 2008 03:41 PM EDT --
I suppose some of you might not be familiar with this item from past years, but when I was growing up you didn't have bug sprays, Just the old fly swatter and fly paper. It is tricky being around . . .
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September 27, 2008 12:40 PM EDT --
Here I sit
Nightie over my knees
Enjoying the wafting
Of the soft autumn breeze
My coffee cup in hand
And the newspaper laid out
Trying to find
What the world is about . . .
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September 28, 2008 12:11 PM EDT --
This is the time of year when all of the plants are seeding out. But becareful which seeds you harvest.
Pretty Posies
While riding in a car one day
With my city friends,
We drove out to . . .
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August 13, 2007 11:34 AM EDT --
We have had quite a run of hot weather. It is the kind that let's you know when stepping out in the morning that you will be seeking the cool of air conditioning as much as possible.
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September 16, 2007 08:08 AM EDT --
I was awake before the sun this morning. There are some clouds filtering the early rays of sun and the sky had bands of peach and blue. Beautiful.
Peach colored clouds drift . . .
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September 20, 2007 05:29 PM EDT --
I wonder if it will be a harsh winter. They say you can tell by how early and how much squirrels hide a winter supply of food.
Squirrels In Fall
Squirrels digging holes
All . . .
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August 01, 2008 10:59 AM EDT --
I've been unable to get on Gather for the past 10 days and sort of got out of the limerick writing mood but thought I'd try again. You know what they call "laugh lines"? . . .
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August 18, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
You know how sometimes in August the night turn cool and the early mornings are even cooler after getting out of bed. This morning was like that. I know it will be hotter later in the day . . .
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January 04, 2009 09:58 AM EST --
This winter we have had lots of wind, cold temperatures and ice. It seems even the sun does not have the power to warm.
A Frigid Day
Frigid temps,strong winds, . . .
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August 01, 2007 10:51 AM EDT --
That time of the summer is here and I've noticed a lot of people reacting to the heat and humidity with outbursts of temper.
Dog Days Of Summer
Dog days of summer
Bring high temps, . . .
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August 15, 2007 03:53 PM EDT --
It seems just yesterday that I held you in my arms
Your tiny head nestled against my breast
While you tried to find some nourishment.
But before I knew it you were going to school
Even though you had . . .
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November 14, 2008 05:43 PM EST --
It has been dark and rainy for the last 4 days requiring lights on in the house. Supposed to snow this week-end
Dark Days
Darkness comes early
On cloudy days such . . .
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August 05, 2008 07:11 PM EDT --
I haven't had time to write since I returned from my sisters because there was so much outdoor work to get done, but thought I'd scratch out a limerick.
Down From Kilkenny . . .
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October 12, 2008 12:08 PM EDT --
Do you have a special place you like to go that reminds you of your childhood? For me it is sitting in a swing.
Swing High
I sat on the swing that warm autumn day
As mild winds . . .
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March 02, 2007 11:45 AM EST --
I published one of my grandson Kyle's poem here on Gather yesterday because it was his 13th birthday. Then I realized that I hadn't given his sister Kayla equal attention on her 14th birthday . . .
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February 28, 2007 11:16 PM EST --
It feels really cold to me after being in 80 degree temps on vacation. Now I have to get used to it all over again. Still winter in Iowa
Cold
Cold air stings my face
As I exit . . .
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April 21, 2007 07:02 PM EDT --
One of lifes pleasures is the chirping of birds and being thankful got the gift of hearing.
Happy Birds
Happy birds chirping
Outside my window, calling
To say . . .
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May 26, 2007 09:47 AM EDT --
I have been keeping watch over the baby robins on my patio. There are three is a nest and they are growing rapidly. Why not? All they do is eat.
Three baby robins
Sitting in their . . .
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June 05, 2007 11:43 AM EDT --
As I sat thinking about this war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and all the loved ones who have gone to fight, this started forming in my mind. I want our loved ones to be safe. I want them to come . . .
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