cheryl davis miller Poems

'Please leave the Light on Mommie, '
her small voice made request.
'Light makes darkness go away
that's when I sleep the best.'
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I happened once upon a house,
in a sad and overgrown state.
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A hoe is a hoe that's what most people say.
But my hoe got broken just the other day.
My grand-daughter borrowed it, [she didn't ask me]
Now the handle is broken causing me perplexity.
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Old things have passed away behold;
all things have been made new.
Words Jesus spoke to all of us
including me and you.
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'The birds all have a nest,
the fox each have a den,
I've found no place to rest',
declared the Son of Men.
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Lord thank You, for the sunshine
that's dancing on my skin.
Thank You, for Your gentle touch
that's carried on the wind.
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I’ve asked you once I’ve told you twice
From now on I will not play nice.
I’m comin after you now sweet
Joleen.
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Some call it, 'pay it forward',
some say 'reap what you sow',

'Some say it all is, Karma'
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I watched her as she changed the bed
third time so far today
Then hurried to complete her hall
so she could help with trays
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If I am right; and you are wrong,
you've no one but, yourself to blame.
So please don't lay it at my feet,
by spreading poison to defame.
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