Theodora (Theo) Onken Poems

Pre-heated before due time-
Pre-cooked for convenience sake-
Pre-mixed with Spices of Spring-
Pre-seasoned before the bake-
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The wind blows pure- unpolluted...

My blinking eyes see signs of Grace...
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You have humbled me-
Groveling for any stone
To throw;
Pebbles of yesteredays-
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I am like the left over stew
You know-from the day before?
My flavor has become deeper
But who really wants more?
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Tangerine coloured lights shine only
As they entertain cameras to a visual scene...
Gone are the skyscraper trees and their nimble branches
Of a most free flowing evergreen...
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I remember you from yesterday
Your warm smile and baby blue eyes
I remember the touch of your hand
And how when you left me, i cried;
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Yesterdays news still chills me to the bone!
A true story of murder here in 1984...
A convenience store clerk was bludgeoned to death
The monster was not caught for 15 years more;
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In Seattle one could count on it!
Barometric pressure falling daily...
With the probalbility of rain-
Oft' times morphing into a steady drizzle
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I have known but a few
But always recognize who they are
Outstanding in demeanor
Charasmatic society stars;
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Relentless Winter lays itself white
Far below the mountains spires
Muted tones of off white and grey
Linger near a warming fire;
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