Category: Personal Poetry Writing Challenge

NaPoWriMo Day 10

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I write these verses because Lynn enjoys them so much. I’m certain I could find something less brain abusing to do with my time, but whatever it might be wouldn’t bring her so much pleasure. That makes it all worthwhile.  I do this all because her

 

Because of You

“You took my breath away.” they say,

but that’s not it at all.

I breathe and live because of you,

you catch me when I fall.

For so long I was so much less,

not all that I could be.

But through your love I found a way,

to see me as you see.

You see a better side of me,

believe I can be that.

So I believe and try to be,

who you are looking at.

The love I see there in your eyes,

is all I’ll ever need.

That faith you have, your faith in me,

I try to live that creed.

So thank you love for loving me,

this flawed and fragile man.

I’ve learned from you, hold up my head,

and be all that I can.

 

Cheers, Winston

 

 

Morality For The Lost

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Morality For The Lost

A demon danced in dead man’s shoes,
His face turned to the rain.
An angel raged on through the night,
Adrift on seas of pain.

A babe new born an orphan lost,
Alone and powerless.
A demon too far gone to curse,
The angel cannot bless.

The babe, a child, grows up alone,
Ward of a careless state.
And still the demon dances on,
The angel curses fate.

The child becomes a young man now,
Most think he has no chance.
He’s seen the angel, knows his rage,
Has learned the demon’s dance.

He’s done some bad, he’s done some good,
He’s learned what’s right and wrong.
It isn’t what you do but why,
That drags your soul along.

A demon dances in the rain,
He wears a young mans face.
And those who see him watch in awe,
Angelic rage and grace.

He sees no absolutes in life,
In terms of wrong or right.
To him there’s only shades of grey,
Invisible at night.

Cheers, winston

Persona Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-Seven

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Had some really obnoxious people in the store lately.  One in particular was especially rude to my co-worker Mike.  Mike is one of the most genuinely sweet people I know, so to be treated this way far no reason really upset him.

Mike…. this one’s for you.

Don’t Back Down

Some people think that being rude,
Will get them what they seek.
So cruelty is their go to,
Most every time they speak.

They’re only happy with themselves,
When they are being mean.
They are so insecure they fear,
If nice they won’t be seen.

They only think about themselves,
Don’t care who else they hurt.
The only way to mask their fear,
Is treat someone like dirt.

It’s almost sad to understand,
Just why they are this way.
But almost doesn’t justify,
The vile things things say.

They choose to hurt and to abuse,
They choose who they will be.
And my choice is to stand my ground,
No longer bullied be.

Cheers, Winston

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-Six

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As I said in yesterdays post, my daughter just finished college.  I wasn’t sure what I wanted to say until I started writing. 

Your Proud Dad

Three years of projects, papers, tests ,
Exam time twice a year.
All culminate in this one night,
When loved ones come to cheer.

You’ve worked so hard and stayed the course,
However hard it got.
And now you stand upon the stage,
In your deserved spot.

You’ve learned so much from books and life,
My child you’ve grown so.
And now your life unfolds ahead,
Just choose where you will go.

Your school done you look ahead,
Look now at where you are.
Look back at where you were before,
I’m proud you’ve come so far.

My graduate l’m proud of you,
And all you’ve accomplished.
You’ve learned so much and come so far,
You’re all I could have wished.

Love you Cynthia.  Win

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-Five

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Sooo…. yesterday my daughter graduated from college (yes I am incredibly PROUD).  The ceremony was in the evening, then we went for supper.  Long story short, by the time I got home I was just too tired to write anything.  But today I’m back on track.

It rained the other day and everyone who came into my store complained about the weather  Personaly I really like the rain.  The following poem explains why.

Happy Rainy Days

The sky turns grey the rain pours down,
The world a deeper green.
Some hate the grey and hate the rain,
A drought they’ve never seen.

They love the sun they worship it.
Act like it’s everything.
Without the water from the rain,
There’d be no green this spring.

From trees to lawns to shrubs and weeds,
All plants now celebrate.
For though they love the sun like us,
Rain makes then feel so great.

A bird bathes in a pool where,
Some critters paused to drink.
So when you grumble at the clouds,
Of all this you should think.

Cheers, Winston

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-Four

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The following poem is for entertainment only and does not reflect my personal views on wiccans, pagans etc.

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Beware Her Wrath

With pointy hat and pointy nose,
A pointy chin as well,
In league with forces of the dark,
To make of earth a hell.

A cauldron bubbles on a hearth,
Don’t dare to peek within.
For eyes will water stomach turn,
And your head will spin.

That broomstick in her hand my friend,
You think is just for show.
Can truly fly and carries her,
Her evil deeds to sow.

If you should be out in the woods
And crumbling cottage see.
Don’t play at brave and “check it out”,
Just turn around and flee.

This witch has lived three hundred years,
May live three hundred more.
If you would live another day,
Don’t knock upon her door.

Cheers, Winston

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-Two

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So, apparently I found a topic for another poem in here somewhere. I’m not sure where it came from. The creative cupboard is getting pretty bare.

I’m not prepared to advertise another full month of poems. I’m not sure I could do another 29. What I will commit to is publishing something creative every day this month

Enjoy!

My Ongoing Quest

So many things I do not know,
So much I’ve yet to learn.
The more I know, more easily,
The truth I can discern.

I read and watch and listen to,
Those who know more than me.
With everything I learn from them,
More clearly can I see.

We all should lend our ears to those,
Whose lives we have not seen.
For drunk or diplomat or Prince,
They’re something we’ve not been.

Each one can teach us something new,
Something we do not know.
And we in turn can teach to them,
And help the circle grow.

As long as I am learning I,
Am certain I’m not dead.
So learning is my lifelong quest,
It is my way ahead.

Cheers, Winston

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty-One

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A truly beautiful and summer-like day today.  Had me wishing Lynn and I were up at our trailer.  Still, if I can’t be there (pesky work), I can still dream.

Also, today marks two full months of daily poetry writing.  Not sure if I should try to keep it going or give it a rest.  I’d be interested to hear what you think.

Daydreaming Summer

Today’s the kind of day of which,
We dream all winter through.
The sun so warm, the cooling breeze,
Beneath a sky so blue.

On such a day as this my love,
I want to sneak away,
To be with you spend time with you,
And in the sunshine play.

We’d go out to our trailer, take,
A kayak on the lake.
When we got back we’d have a bite,
And then a campfire make.

Then after that we’d go to bed,
And maybe stay up late.
And that for me would have to be,
A nearly perfect date.

So now you know the dreams I dream,
When things at work are dead.
You’re always in my heart my love,
And often in my head.

Cheers, Winston

Personal Poetry Challenge Day Sixty,

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Sick as a dog today.  I was feeling pretty miserable until I decided to change my brain.  Now my soul feels much better than my body.

Accepting Change

I know in fact that where I am,
Is where I’m meant to be.
But where I am is just for now,
I’m not the future me.

The only constant thing in life,
Is knowing it will charge.
No matter how we plot or plan,
Or try to rearrange.

We try to keep the things we love,
Be rid of all our woes.
But in our fickle universe,
That’s not oft’ how it goes.

Don’t take for granted those you love,
Assume they’re always there.
Ensure each day they know they’re loved,
Find ways to show you care.

I was alone so long before,
I met my love, my Lynn.
And so I know how rare this gift,
The awesome life I’m in.

So I give thanks for where I am,
Stay grounded in the now.
And marvel at the path I’ve climbed,
That led me here somehow.

Cheers, Winston