Jim Yerman Poems

If I could choose one type of love for two people to share that would allow them throughout their life together to be happy…to rejoice…one love above all others…
then tree love would be my choice.

Tree love begins when two seeds of love are planted together…how it happens…no one really knows…but once planted side-by-side, like two trees, their love begins to grow.
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From the time I first gazed upon them I have loved the paintings of Monet…
love the impression of his subjects…love his colors…love the way they interplay.

I've also loved the paintings of da Vinci…though a completely different style…
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I spotted her this morning as the sun was inching into view…
upon a leaf in front of me…a single drop of dew.

It seems the more time you spend in nature…the more talking with nature you do…
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Working with many different people in the bookstore
(This should come as no surprise)
I am blessed with many opportunities
to look into their eyes.
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On a moonless night when you look up at the sky…
and stars infuse your view…
have you ever wondered if there is someone on a distant star
who is looking up at you?
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It's a tradition that began when she was young.
as her mom would tuck her into bed…
she'd make sure she was comfortable…ready to dream….
then she'd kiss the top of her head.
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When you take a walk in nature allowing silence to be your guide…
If you listen…listen carefully…silence will reveal her other side.

For on the other side of silence…enchanting sounds appear…
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How can a smiling flower...drawn in crayon...make you sigh...
Make you smile...make you tingle...bring a teardrop to your eye?

Could it be you love the artist...and the artist loves you too...
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Dear Serena Williams…I want to take a moment and apologize to you
for something I didn't say…something I did not do.

As we waited under a crab apple tree for our pizza the other day
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The more I observe politicians everywhere the more it sickens me
As I watch two incompatible sides struggling for supremacy.

They think they're in a good versus evil battle but when all is said and done
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