David McLansky Poems

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171.
The Wife's Reply

He prays before my simple coffin
(As cheap in death as life quite often!)
Pious, grieving on his knees,
How the widows must be pleased.
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172.
Spring

After lonely years of heartless treason
Spring crept round again this season;
The daffodils sprung from the earth
And mocked the snow with nodding mirth;
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173.
Poem To Valerie

I am heartened by your reply,
Honesty is so important,
E-Harmony poetry is worth a try
It’s better than laying dormant.
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174.
Moving Toward The Light

I like the light that’s first and clear
When life is whispering in my ear
Pure and bright, outlined, sharp,
I hear the radiance of the harp;
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175.
Whenever Fierce Insanity,

Whenever fierce insanity,
Tireless its vanity,
Assumes the stage and leads the band,
It’s time to go Switzerland.
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Riff onAt The Request Of My Students While Teaching Wordsworth's..Daffodils

Shall the teacher be led
By students fresh and young
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177.
To My Ex-Wife

When I am dead within my grave;
My memory fixed by stone engraved;
Purchase not adjoining plot
To lie beside me as I rot;
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178.
When The Spell Of Love Has Burst

When the spell of love has burst,
Shattered crystal on the earth,
Pricked by envy and confusion,
Tested and revealed illusion,
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179.
Found Xmas Wishes To Elaine

Most Christmas' I say, 'Bah, humbug'
And snuggle deeper in my rug,
I enjoy the sight of all those crumbs
And schnauzer down another bun;
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180.
Planting Bulbs

The soft willow slowly blossomed,
With a gentle blush of red.
Your loving tender touch was felt,
As blazing sunlight reared its head.
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