Theodora (Theo) Onken Poems

Life 'tis but a vapor-
Heart and mind-as a star-
Body-a living dust-
Soul-energy from afar-
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A deluge of thoughts blanket me...
Once steadied by the shade but no more
The rain is now steadily pouring
And in the background a Requiem Mass opens sorrows door.
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It was Panama
And blue butterflies
Significant as Blue Velvet
Blue as the sea's surrounding it
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Last night
The Sunset
Wrapped herself
In skirts of 24Karat Gold
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How fascinating it is to mend
Following varied colours of thread
Cot-ton from 'downunder' 'tis found
With nary a cryptic word said;
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When we all read her watery words
The word 'ugly' always comes to mind
They can be quite frightful & dire
Hideous verse - oft' times unkind;
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'Round Red Robin and his territory - - - - - -
We are 'stopped' by this bird on the 'wing'
Gathering 'chestnuts' for home and hearth, no!
While we all listen to Ms. Baez sing;
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Its measured by degrees
And the unbroken line
Spoken words of configuration
'Neath this Cathedra of mine;
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Its not the clothes that you wear--
But more the looks upon your face...
Your different expressions...
Visions i will not erase;
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The first flush of Spring arrives
Tinted with fuchsia infection
Opening to fresh new attitudes
Where, as a gem, lily white brillances shines
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