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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Give Yourself A Lift


Give Yourself A Lift

Others may give you a hand.

But, you have to understand

that you don't have to rely on  them.

Spread your wings then give yourself a lift.

 


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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Out of Bounds


Out of Bounds

Sometimes I miss the basket.

Don't even hit the rim.

But a teammate grabs

the ball and puts it in.

Other times, the ball gets away. 

We send it out of bounds.

The other team gets a chance

to make a play.


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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Fall Through the Cracks


Fall Through the Cracks 

Remain vigilant!

These stealth openings

may surprise you

in places like sidewalks,

driveways and streets.

Watch your step.

Don't get careless because

you think you are too big

to fall through the cracks.

That may be true, but

don't forget that they

can make you take

an unplanned trip.

The form of this poem is called: anapodoton.


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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Something New

 


Something New

I love to find something new.

An animal that might be

stopping by for a day or two.

A butterfly with a different color scheme.

A bird that sings a new tune.

For me, finding something new

is a walk in the park.


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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Next Step


The Next Step

I need time to think.

Don't want to make

this decision in a blink.

A plan is a must.

The next step

can't be rushed.


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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Another Tree


 Another Tree

There is always

another tree to climb.

One that is taller,

a larger task.

By all means,

accept the challenge.

But first, enjoy the

view from the one

you conquered.


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Thursday, May 4, 2023

No Limits


No Limits 

Don't under estimate

what you can do.

Don't listen to

the voices that say,

"No, not you."

Instead, ask the question,

"Why not me?"

All you need to do is try.

That is the key.

Don't limit yourself.

You may be surprised

by the results you see.


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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Conscientious Duck


 

The Conscientious Duck

goes out to look for lunch.

She waddles along the shoreline

Takes her time.

Examines whatever catches her eye.

Makes her selections with care.

This process has served her well.

Soon, she will pass it on

to the next generation.


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