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Mixed Tape
The Mixed Tape is such a special way to express oneself on any given day, for any special reason and as time and energy allow. Perhaps, you create special cds as gifts for the loved ones in your life. Maybe, you have created your own library of mixed tapes.
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A White Winter
While I love the classic “I Am Dreaming of a White Christmas,” the older I get, the less I like winter. This is a collection on poetic anecdotes about the whiteness of my winter. Because I struggle with depression, wintertime can be especially challenging. This is my attempt to find the wonder.
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Date Night With My Mate!
Date night ideas for those who prefer to stay home.
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Kensington
“A minute to learn - A lifetime to master”
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Pronounced
Having fun with pronouns
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So Much More Than... Gas! Groceries! Feed! Fertilizer!
Most of the time, when I tell folks I grew up in a general store, I think they form images of a barn-like structure, something like on Little House on the Prairie or possibly “Sam Drucker’s” store.
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Between Breaths: eclipse
My response to Genna East's challenge. Please see link below to access Genna's Challenge.
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'Round These Parts
'Round These Parts is about an Appalachian man and his quest to save his Silver Queen from a wily polecat.
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Where Wild Flowers Grow
This is a poem about the journey home.
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Tragidienne: an actress who plays tragic roles
from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tragedienne noun tra·ge·di·enne \trə-ˌjē-dē-ˈen\: an actress who plays tragic roles Middle French, from tragedie First Known Use: 1850
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Analyze my Dream
I have been told that there are some who say there is no such thing as original thought which got me to thinking if that ideology can also be applied to dreams. Come along and dream with me.
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A week ago
My mama passed away a week ago on May 14th at 7:15 P.M. She had turned 76 the day before on May 13th. And while I know, she is no longer suffering, I still miss her very much.
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Let Me Whisper in Your Ear
Can you solve the riddle? Smiles.
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Because I Have my "Plastic Jesus"
Walk with me as I wait and see if my mama will be called home.
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Slip, Slip, Slip Away
Seems only appropriate for National Poetry Month to start on April Fool's Day! Smiles. My son got me first thing this morning. My little punster. Smiles.
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Living with Crazy Lady: A Beagle's Perspective
One dog's account of what living with a person who deals with depression is like.
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Rate My Pain
I can't compartmentalize. I have tunnel vision or I'm in a state of daydreaming and do not always see the big picture before it is too late. When I fall, I fall hard like when I broke several ribs.
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Words had become useless over time. My response to Jodah aka John Hansen's writing challenge.
Year of Wonders is a novel written by Geraldine Brooks. I selected a section from the synopsis of the novel that can be found on the book cover.
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Miss ocfireflies
Every time I tried to come up with cool questions to ask myself, I thought about pageants which led me to get out an old photograph. Then, I hit search "pageants" on HubPages and WOW!
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Gifts do not always come in a box with a bow.
Opera glasses work on so many levels as a utility; they represent a tool designed so one can see something seemingly faraway -- up close. A front row seat in one's own private box. ~Kim Houck
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"Common Disaster"
Somebody knows somebody who knows what really happened.
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Wintry thoughts not so far away
The kind of love that you never forget.
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of all Ages. Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth!"
If you or someone you know suffers from a mental health disorder, perhaps you can relate to this piece.
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Sometimes, There is not enough of me and too many of you.
What it must be like to do all that you can do for someone you care about and it not be enough for the one you care about has fallen victim to substance abuse.
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Never to let go
My response to Bill's challenge: -The-Door-to-Nowhere
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Abby or Penelope? Plum Sauce vs. Soda Pop
Two of my favorite TV characters are Abby from NCIS and Penelope from CRIMINAL MINDS. These ladies epitomize individuality. I think that is pretty cool!
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Devil Sees His Own Selfie
I am going to slip quietly under the sea.
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Wandering Courageously
Influences: BBC, the Addams Family, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Wish Upon a Star, Sweet Jane, Janis Joplin, Kris Kristofferson, Criminal Minds, Cowboy Junkies, HP Friends, & So many more...
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Beauty. Elegance. Vibrance.
This is my response to billybuc aka Bill Holland's challenge using the beautiful picture of his wife, Bev.
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Blender War
A whimsical poem regarding my inability to operate a blender. For some reason, I have the worst luck when it comes to having a blender that will work for more than a few times.
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A Stillness
cool, leafless morning
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More times than I can remember
This is my attempt to capture the Buddy Holly sound as a follow-up to my tribute to Don McLean's "American Pie." The main goal was to capture the rhythm of a Buddy Holly song.
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Caged Lion
I am not sure I even know who I am anymore.
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Two Spirits
While I do not claim to understand, I think it must be difficult to feel as if trapped in the wrong body. "Transparent" is a new film which explores the challenges of being a transgender.
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When the Music Died in Me
This is my response to the music challenge. I chose "American Pie" by Don McLean as my inspiration.
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When all else fails write a poem and in the meantime, Be Prepared.
If you have ever tried to resolve a service provider issue, perhaps you can relate to this piece.
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Certain Restrictions Apply
Certain Restrictions Apply - Even on a good day, those three words pack way too much punch!
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Freezer Burn
There is nothing worse than freezer burn...
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Labor of Yard Sale Management and Distribution
In order to manage and distribute, you must have items to sell. The more years you collect,the more items you have to distribute during your 4th of July Weekend Yard Sale.
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No-Not Tonight
Domestic violence is a very serious manner.
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Dads are like lightening bugs
"EARTHSTARS" by Julia Ebel, published in "Cricket," June 1999. Reprinted in "Pockets," July 2002.
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Just in case...
"Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a song, from c.1931, with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt[1] and lyrics by Gus Kahn... Wikipedia
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To all the boys
In order to celebrate my 75th Hub, I have written a poem that celebrates memories of some of the boys in my life.
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Do You Ever Bite Off More Than You Can Chew?
Common Core Practice An Exercise using Figurative Language
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Seven Chances
I think we have all heard of "second chances," but sometimes it takes more like seven, and even then, we must be willing to wait...
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Goodwill Ambassador
Goodwill® strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work
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World's Greatest Writers and Composers
I love you!
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Frankenwoman: A term of endearment for a woman who has undergone ECT or electroconvulsive-therapy.
Not everyone who suffers from depression responds to medications. For some, ECT may help. I have had eight treatments and am scheduled to have one more. Below is a poem describing my experience.
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Who Knew? A Ukulele Groupie
After all of this time, I have discovered my calling. Who knew? A ukulele groupie!
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Dear Net Demon,
If I must rewind one more time, then...
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Fill the pages/Read between the lines
Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look? It's based on a novel by a man named Lear And I need a job, so I want to be a Paperback writer -Beatles
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Bang! Bang!
“No one worth possessing - Can be quite possessed”-Sara Teasdalehttp://thinkexist.com/quotation/no_one_worth_possessing-can_be_quite/183732.htmll
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ocfireflies
What I am about to describe really happened.
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blunt force trauma
Recently, after reading at a writers' group, one of the members said the poem I read reminded him of Sara Teasdale. Having been years since I had read her poems, I got out some books and went to work
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My Darlin' My Contentious One
Response to "Goodbye Little Dream" from his point of view!
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"Goodbye Little Dream"
Blessings to them both...
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Pedagogical Prison
In North Carolina, third graders must pass the End Of Grade tests in order to be promoted even if the student displays growth. This poem is about a little girl who has risen to the challenge.
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If I were a doran
The word, "doran" may have Gaelic origins.
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My horoscope says today is a good day
Today my horoscope says it is a good day to indulge in some wishful thinking [my] ability to dream up great ideas is at an all-time high! [That] it's even more important for [me] to share these new ideas with friends…
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Candy-Coated Strangers
After trying to get my heating system evaluated & working again, I became frustrated with the salesman who promised to send out a tech to provide a free evaluation, but sent another salesman instead.
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Tangerine Dream Part VI: I Love You!
This is the final installment of my Tangerine Dream series. Unless and Until...
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Tangerine Dream Part V: She knew the minute it happened.
The fifth in my Tangerine Dream series.
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Tangerine Dream Part IV: Poets and Personas
This is the fourth installment in my attempt to write a short story.
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Tangerine Dream Part III: Man with Non-Descript Accent
Tangerine Dream: Part III This is the third installment of a short story I am writing.
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Tangerine Dream Part II: Such is a moment or a millennium
This is a continuation of "She takes her eyes not off of him."
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Tangerine Dream Part I: She takes her eyes not off of him
"Wish You Were Here" by Tangerine Dream "So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, Blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCcXw0bqR18
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For Every Good Woman, There Should Be Ten Good Men
Really, the actual number is closer to 100...
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another drink of water
Steam builds up every mouth needs another drink of water
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To that land where hearts grow as one
My Soul Mate, My Spiritual Partner, Our Spiritual Love
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Labor Day 1991
My Labor of Love
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How she was made to feel cheap
This is a poem about how one can be made to feel cheap and worthless and the potential consequences when people forget just how great an impact their actions can be on one who is vulnerable.
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For whom my love sways
villanelle form
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The Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
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Jill in the Box
My Jack is a Jill.
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Electric Light Symphony
Since my username is ocfireflies You may have surmised I like fireflies
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Rectify
This poem was inspired by my new favorite television series: "Rectify" produced by the Sundance Channel.
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And the winner is...
If only I had the money, then I would buy...
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When it is right
When love is real
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Emotional Ransom
A price More than I can pay
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Build a bridge
Build a bridge. Cross that river. Follow the waves. Do not fear the crest.
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Yonder
My quest to bring yonder back.
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Weaved From the Waves
Weaved from the waves of women washed upon the golden shores
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Dead End Roads
Dead End and No Outlet roads convey sadness.
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Just Smart Enough to Be Dangerous
Just smart enough to be dangerous At least that’s why I hear them say When they do not think I am listening They say I am not a team player That I do not play well with others
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Poetic Sermon
This poem utilizes the simile in order to ponder what it must be like to be a preacher without a sermon
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Life's Altering Moments
One day a field Next moment a meadow
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Spiders of all kinds
My Spider Man Can’t shoot web out of his palms
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Through the Looking Glass: ALice
The following are an assortment of poems using these forms: Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Found Poetry, (5W), Diamonte and Definition.
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She's no Amateur
This poem is about how there are those who seem to be able to manipulate others in a seamless manner.
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The Song Remembers
The Song Remembers Even when we don’t Recall the moment Every hour of every day
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My Memorial Day: High Noon on a Friday
My oldest son was born during Memorial Day Weekend; thus Memorial Day holds a special meaning for me. This poem is dedicated to my firstborn: Memorial Day Weekend Seems like yesterday When my firstborn Came into view High Noon On a Friday I first saw you
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Red Maple
In this poem I pay homage to the Japanese Maple tree that grows in the front of my home using the rondeau form.
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Man in the dark suit I dare to ask
Man in the dark suit I dare to ask Bring news to me Define our final tasks For all the blue eyes to see
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Should I Go Away
This poem was written using the villanelle structure. The poem describes the type of battle that can occur in the mind of one who suffers from ongoing depression.
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Just fool’s golden inlay
Secrets kept For only the monsters’ ears to hear A grand scheme In the making for thousands of years
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Psychological Thriller: A Poem
This burden Has challenged all that I am I must out monster the monsters Without becoming one of them
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A poem about depression
Those who suffer from depression may relate to this poem.
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High School Graduation Pomp and Circumstance
Pomp and Circumstance at American High School Graduation Ceremonies: Has the time come to put aside the nostalgic traditions of the past? Should graduation from high school spotlight a coming of age in this new technological era we live in rather than the pomp and circumstance of the past?
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Criminal Minds: How true is their BAU?
In this piece, I explore the similarities between the BAU from the television show, "Criminal Minds" and the real FBI BAU.
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I was never good enough
I had heard that divorce was worse than death. It was only after I went through a divorce did I know how incredibly painful an experience it can be, and I am not sure one ever really gets over it.
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Here lies the metaphor
I was walking through a family cemetery. I could see fresh flowers placed in front of a headstone. Out of curiosity, I walked closer. Date on headstone = birthday of deceased -hence, the flowers.
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Spirit of New River
Treya means "Spirit of New River."Summer Solstice She shakes the briars From her long crow-colored hair Now sprinkled with the frost of many winters:
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Where the fairies rest
This poem pays homage to a metaphor.
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Inside the Mason Jar: Lightening Bug's Last Prayer
This poem is told from the point of view of a lightening bug caught and placed in a jar.
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Summer Solstice: Harvesting Knife: Native Sisterhood Discovered
Corn had been shucked, beans had been canned. Summer had been busy. I had set and cleared the table washing away the remains of a bountiful meal.
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Black Birds in a Black Night
This poem is about writer's block.
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"Bazinga"
I love Sheldon!
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Pork Barrels
If you are like me, the gridlock in Washington gets really old after awhile.
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Playin' Possum
Most parents have had those moments when their little one just had more steam than them.
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Square Dance
Anyone who has been in a relationship has had that moment when she or he has simply had enough. This poem is about that moment.
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Elephants Fly!
ABC poems are not just for babies!
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Lions in the Jungle
After a miscarriage, medical professionals can make the experience more traumatic by how they act and by what they say. After I had a miscarriage, the doctor was less than sympathetic.