A. P. Hancock has been writing and publishing poetry since the age of 15. His poems on PH are on poverty and personal growth. His work has appeared in books, recordings, magazines, and more.
As you begin, your 51st year
We pray that it starts, with joy and cheer
Because we all know, that as the year moves on
Your memory will fail, and your wits will be gone
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Dedicated to All the Poor Children of The World
I saw my old friend Cal today, on the eve before Santa night
He was eight years old and going on more, without his dad in sight.
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I think you need a morning break, come walk with me awhile
Forget the world of push and shove, and let me see you smile
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Look outside the window here, the snow fell deep last night
Let's get our coats and mittens on, and have a snowball fight
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My three bed two bath mansion, Cal's old cardboard box
The heart of the matter is the heart
My steak and lobster bisque, Cal's lunch meat sandwich stuff
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