Gary Bernard Poems

The road
rose up as the
engine kept the pace - a
long winded story he told her
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Children
playing freely
joyful and happy - while
stressed out parents keep score for their
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'Red'
Red roses bloomed in the garden
A Cardinal sang his song there too
While the poppy struggled in the wind
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"The Simple Act of Walking"
I think of those I love, who can't
And I walk on!
I am Strong
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'Intoxicating Daydreams'

It was a wet day as the sky ran tears
While the organ-grinder chased his monkey
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'Goodness Hidden'
'Inside each of us is a flame waiting to be ignited. An encouraging word might be the spark to light that flame and the light now revealed may change the world forever.'
© G. A. Bernard 2022
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'War'
The ego kindles the fire
The shallow character then fuels it
The delusion of grandeur propels it - now unstoppable!
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"Living Space"
The world holds its breath
While Ukrainians recoil
Reason has failed them
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Chaos engulfs him
the noise silencing his mind
Unable to see
beyond the rubble of waste
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"Untethered"

His steps felt light in the fresh morning air as he walked into the courtyard
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