Walterrean Salley Poems

An old friend called the other day.
They didn’t have very much to say,
But simply sat and held the phone.
And so, it wasn’t very long
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Ole Oscar is a gifted cat
That resides at a nursing home.
But he is not a patient there,
And thus, is privileged to roam.
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Can’t finish the To-Do List,
And you’re tired of trying?
Then, just forget about it…
And appreciate the vying.
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Venice.
An amazing
Sight. Beauty suspended—
Floating ‘pon rafts of mystery.
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(1997-2011)


He was only fourteen—
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Bare trees.
Birds migrating.
Blue, purple and gray skies.
Animals hibernating. Such
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Children are a great responsibility.
They are seedlings
Planted in the garden of life—
Their parents being the caretakers.
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If I were a mother,
I'd want to be like you
So loving, kind, patient
And understanding too...
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Spring is
Here. Awake all.
Wake up you flowers. And
Little insects. And sleeping bears.
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How many poems
Will I pen this year?
The mental challenge.
The wear and tear
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