Sharm Siva Poems

Animals crowding shelters
Discarded, mistreated, jilted…bereft
Craving for attention, devotion
Nay for food they long
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When the day sucks
And you're not making big bucks
And you really could use some luck
And..perhaps a tummy tuck
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The ability to dream
The strength to rebel
The power of saying no
And not let anyone lead you astray
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Day One

Alarm rings. Wake up. Brush teeth. No toothpaste. Breath stinks. Get dressed. Run down. Open fridge. No milk. Open cabinet. No cereal. Blood boils. Water boils. Make tea. No sugar. No milk. Time check. Too late. Find shoes. Socks torn. Both legs. Wear shoes. Lock door. Run out. Missed bus. Get cab. Traffic jam. Forgot wallet. Goodbye watch. Blood boils. Hello work. Reached late. Boss fuming. Missed deadline. Coffee sucked. Late lunch. To cafe. Cute guy. And girlfriend. Blood boils. Work late. Head pounding. Go home. Termite attack. Wood gone. Blood boils. Don’t care. Sleep away.
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The puppetmaster tired over his creation
His hands daubed crimson
Letting no trials wane his endeavor
Not the fiery temper of the Seville-toned sun
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If it is success you want, Perspire
For glory attained without much fight
Is a glory attained in vain, without valor
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