Hm. Nes Poems

Sisters do what sisters do,
But often two together;
As brothers do what brothers do,
Though one oft does it better.
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It was not that we asked too much of you;
For you did casual ask of us believe,
That you were more than skilled to do,
But also skilled to be, as we believe
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The earth gave quite a surprise this morning
In a fresh new dress of snow she'd donned.
Not quite the warm garb I would choose
For this chilly winter's day,
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Climbing high above the world
Into air too thin to breathe-
For what reason?
Just to be there,
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Moments spread upon the table-
Select as many as you'd like-
Sacred moments,
Pleasant moments,
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There are fans in the stands,
Cheering indistinctly.
It's mostly noise,
But occasionally a clear voice is heard;
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The road that leads to Chancellorsville
Is a winding road.
I took it once.
My horse and I were merely going for a ride,
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When the kings went to war
Went to war
Went to war
When the kings went to war
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A newborn baby's mother pleads with God for hair to grow
Atop her precious infant's christened brow.
She wrings her hands and worries that her child will never know
Hair, and so to heaven she makes her vow:
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This languid heart that feared to face the day
Is sobered by the swiftness of your love-
Such brisk, delightful movements on display
For all the world to see; but only I
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