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You don’t need a leader for living your life, You don’t need some orders to trust; You need but your mind to see clear through the strife And your own pair of boots for the dust. March on, you can … Continue reading →

Great face of hard gray stone, Risen, standing with the sky, Blind, yet holding, and throwing— Sun and wind, storm and darkness, Stars look up at you, loving, Planets gasp in awe, And again the sun and the morning air … Continue reading →

Fearless and strong was he, Mind set not in mush. Said his say freedom’s way— Loud, with no hush. Loved his America, Loved earning much. Love highest competence, The truth-gilding touch. Stood he for liberty, Stood he for light. Sun-stormed … Continue reading →

Political correctness is a mass of mush; Individual preciseness—a diamond, tough. Political correctness, but a sloppy brew; Individual preciseness—make that you. Political correctness—what a waste of time, Lying and lazy, slipping in slime, Fearing the hearing of anything true, Hiding … Continue reading →

This is the plot, From A to G. Who knows it not Gets lost at C. For twist, l can, The logic ’round, Till not a man Knows what he’s found. And then the plot Goes E to L, Where … Continue reading →

You scraped some old paint off the door; I put spackle in holes in the wall. We took a break, smoked cigarettes, Then back to work we cheerly went. You scraped and swore at something hard; I sang “Home On … Continue reading →

Oh, dear Alpheus is active, He’s rolling all around! He’s on his back, now stomach—-Lo! This baby boy knows how to go! He swings his legs, His arms swing, too! Sweet Alpheus knows what to do! And now he kicks … Continue reading →

I saw her at the fountain, She knew not I was there Behind a pillar watching. My love had froze me there. It took another minute Until I melted free— Out I walked, looking, And she smiled back at me.

Do not atone For your “stand alone,” It’s virtue, not a vice. Climb, and rise, And stand alone— And never sacrifice.

I stand at the corner of Fifth Avenue. The Empire Building is soul of my view. (I raise and raise my eyes, I raise and raise my eyes) Thirty feet sixty feet, upward I see, Windows a-flashing flashing at me. … Continue reading →

I am the flower rising to your lips; You are the sun that roars to mine. I the butterfly at your fingertips; You the hand of delicate design. Burn me to my roots, O Mighty Sun; I will catch the … Continue reading →

I come to see you in the morning, dear— Fried eggs and toast– two pieces, kaya kind. Then, quick! Two breads to Bingo—disappear! And coffee for my tongue and for my mind. But first! Yes, this! A loving, tender kiss. … Continue reading →

A hill of green, Blue sky above; Sitting on top— There’s my love! Orange leaves fall; Ground is gold. A-top her throne— My love so bold. Wind whips hair, It’s caught a leaf! Fall so fair There is no grief. … Continue reading →

Maid of Malay, sixty-six, I have payday from your lips. Cheeks Malaysian, Cheras true, Maid Sekuci, I have you. Tesco market is the place Where I find your happy face. Maid of Malay, sellers say, Is the bargain of the … Continue reading →

“Oh, mama started me off right, Sent me to school, where there was light. The shining books I learned to read, Their flaming poems became my need. Oh mama, mama, you did well, Gave me a pathway out of Hell, … Continue reading →

If you can keep your eyes wide open When all about you are closing theirs, If you can look beyond the hopeless And give back Fate unflinching stares, If you can face resenting evil And judge it rotten to the … Continue reading →

Ugliness in Lover-Dover? Nay! Oh, my dear, what things you say! Must be a plot, may be a scheme; If it is not, must be I dream! I know you, dear; you want to hear— You’re beautiful beyond compare! And … Continue reading →

Oh, I went down to meet you on the sunny avenue, The buildings pulled ne taller just looking for you. I was so very happy that we were gonna meet, I don’t know how I did it—staying on my feet. … Continue reading →

Oh, my son, my son, my son, I am so proud of what we’ve done! Four years it was to get you through And I, mom, you, we did it! Yes! The music college of your choice— A violin—-and not … Continue reading →

For Kristi Noem I write this praising poem For Governor Kristi Noem, Who steers her freedom state Past Fear, low Evil’s mate. Past hate that’s communistic She guideth strong and true. This Governor Kristi Noem Knows fully what to do. … Continue reading →

Softly, slowly, Deep and holy, Love of beauty Glides along. Always flowing, Truly going, Peaceful loving All life long. See it, hear it, Feel it, know it; Hold and mold it All day long. Into midnight Sing its power— Ocean, … Continue reading →

I fell, I fell, I fell for you Down into the beauty of your eyes. I was free up on a mountaintop, I was strolling right along. Light as a bird at a fountain-stop A-singin’ an easy song. An’ then … Continue reading →

Like a song in springtime When a lover gets his start, He might not have the words yet, But the tune is in his heart. He might not have the climax Of his little symphony, But the end is just … Continue reading →

In the bright bright light of day When the good men go to work, All the town is feeling gay, Happy as the month of May, Lovely as a holiday, When the good men go to work! Hey! In the … Continue reading →

Pure is the low note, stronger than love; Nothing is so low, Hell is above. Deepest acceptance, holiest bliss, Selfishness selfish—nothing like this! Low, it is lowly—down in your gut! Wholly and holy—you are the what. What-for and wherefore and … Continue reading →