Ima Ryma Poems

I am called Wisdom and I be
The oldest wild bird that be known.
1951 - who hatched? Me!
Over three million miles I've flown.
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I watch my comrades one by one,
Leaves leaving the limbs we have known.
Our season's over and done.
I take this last trip of my own,
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Sitting alone on a bench, I
Waited for the bus now quite late.
Every few minutes I would sigh,
Bemoaning my unlucky fate.
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When I was younger I did try
To end my life by suicide.
I thought it better if I die,
Better for loved ones if I died.
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During each day I try to find
Some time and place to sit in peace,
Empty the clutter from my mind,
Let ills temporarily cease,
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In my old age I like to take
A tub bath long and leisurely.
A special wall rack I did make
For liquors and mixes to be.
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I went to a Starbucks and did
Order some coffee which I got.
Walking away, off popped the lid.
I felt pain from spilt coffee hot.
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Do good for others I was taught.
I think I do know what good is.
And do it for others a lot.
Some tell me to mind my own biz.
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I am a leaf that came in spring,
And take my place with many more.
It is just a natural thing.
But there are times I've yearning for
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Both blown through air we two did meet.
As we blew, we did shoot the breeze.
At last we both dropped safe and neat.
Close by in ground we both did ease.
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