Herbert Nehrlich Poems

The door was open
and she came in.
A litre can,
sealed at one end
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The PEARLY GATE.
And I was next.
St. Peter needs to ask
some simple questions.
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In the cupboard, near the cheese,
sits a mouse, down on his knees.
Nibbles with much haste and pleasure
from the medium Cheddar treasure.
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Just below the blue horizon
all the earth is lush and green.
Digging, planting supervising
and busier we've never been.
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I hold you tight my love,
across the violent sea.
They've gone to certain hell,
sunk like a wounded ship
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With heavy heart I do admit
I pee (but never ever shit)
into the sink, but just at home.
Occasionally I hit the comb
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The substance called ascorbic acid
is ordinarily quite placid.
A potent anti-oxidant
it cannot be a sycophant.
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I know about perception, yours.
you always seem to know
when impulses descend
down from my brain right to the end
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Sober, no worries...safe..as much as anyone
could hope, perhaps control it..but insane...that is
a most delightful rollercoaster.ride;
no buttons, stop or start though, which is, all at once
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But mother, I am always fine
and yes, I did receive the wine
your package came on Monday night
the gift was wonderful, just right.
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