Ima Ryma Poems

I was born in the James household,
And was with all the kids a hit.
In just a few years, I was sold
Worldwide. Mrs. James had true grit,
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The surname, Smith, in the U.S.
Is the most common name there is.
Started with the metal men, yes,
But later lost ties with that biz.
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Stan Musial of baseball fame
Would with his harmonica play
Yes 'Take me out to the ball game.'
'Stan the Man' wowed 'em in his day.
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A bird of a dif'rent feather,
That is what the world says of me.
I am home in the heather
With mate and our family.
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A big hound dog laid on the lawn.
Nearby, an old geezer did sit.
A traveling salesman came on
The scene, and paused there for a bit.
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My car stalls on the railroad tracks.
I can see an oncoming train.
The seat belt jams - panic attacks.
I struggle to escape, in vain.
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King Midas ruled in ancient Greece.
He was gold greedy to the core.
His lust for riches would not cease.
He only wanted more and more.
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I am at home and all alone.
I cannot sleep. It's late at night.
In the window the moon is shown.
There is a noise. I feel some fright.
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Bill and Bob, they started it all,
And step by step they scaled the slope,
Dropping the chains of alcohol
And picking up the tools of hope.
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Mom was four months pregnant with me,
When she got the very bad news.
She had cancer malignancy.
To treat there was no time to lose.
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