Melvina Germain Poems

Althia, wilt thou close the door Althia, it’s bloody cold in these cramped quarters.

Stop pouting my dear, your Joshua will show up as soon as he runs low on coin.
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It's A Dog's Life

Blaze was dog tired as he opened his eyes early Thursday morning, staring at the wall. Took a look at his master, watched him snore awhile. Ahh what to do thought blaze as he reached his head down between his legs and gave his wee wee a brush of the tongue. Got up, shook himself, walked to the kitchen, ready to start his day.
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A lamp post, dark, dismal, barren street,
waiting in anticipation for the dealers wheels.
Tattered clothes, stiletto heels on weary feet.
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Did You Vote Today, I Didn't

My heart is almost breaking
I'm very sad to say
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There's no time in Heaven
don't worry about getting
from 7 to 11
ummmmm no time in Heaven
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There once was an apple called Sam
we used it to make some sweet jam
Stella boiled it over on the burner
while Granma listened to Tina Turner
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Fear not what is not
but be aware of what is
safe be thy footsteps
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Come on by and sing me a song
We can cuddle up all night long
And if the birds outside are singing
Perhaps the bells next door are ringing
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Flambuoyant rhymes dance
with syncopated rhythm,
romance me, beauty.
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