Melvina Germain Poems

Waiting at the train station with no shoes.
I felt I had reason to sing the blues.
A story as wild and crazy as this,
makes me want to give you my fists
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What is age, you ask?
Nothing but a mere number, I say.
After-all, it doesn’t state your worth.
It’s a way of knowing the number
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An argument erupted in the family today.
I lost my cool, my mouth had its say.
A long time coming God knows that’s true.
Waste of time though, for I had much to do.
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An inner voice, whispers of the Lord.
A reminder of right and wrong.
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The wind was strong and the dust blew viciously.
Walking on a dirt road, not sure of my destination.
I encountered a coyote standing in the distance. My
first thought was to turn and run and then I
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Eddie sleeps till a quarter to four.
He never wakes up to go through the door.
The idea of- WORK- is so absurd,
he practically chokes on the very word.
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Snowflakes fall elegantly,
Ice glints glow for all to see.
Lights of red, yellow, blue and green,
are all a part of the Christmas scene.
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A precious child, my little grand-daughter,
full of chuckles, love and great laughter.
Filled with innocence through and through,
with lots of hugs and kisses too.
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In a great deal of discomfort and pain.
having to stand after boarding the train.
I tried to be as pleasant looking as could be.
Didn’t want anyone to realize,
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The sweet sound of the night wind,
creates an atmosphere for love to begin.
The maple leaves dance to and fro,
as soft whispers kiss the evening’s glow.
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