Kate Bauer Poems

When I was a boy, I sat and thought about
What would change when I grew old.
Would I sit on the porch with my old dog,
Bo or go to the store and shop?
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When I look into the mirror I see myself.
I see my face, arms and hair.
I see the wrinkles showing years gone by.
I see my life's struggles in my eyes.
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I am outgoing and independent
I wonder what will happen tomorrow
I hear the rain above me
I see the world spinning before my eyes
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I hear secrets from little girls gossiping
I see families falling apart
I wonder if things will ever change,
Or if there will be a change of heart.
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Today in America all we do is fight.
We are in foreign countries ensuring that things are right.
Soldiers are dying and planes are flying
To protect you and I
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I was just in second grade on that awful September day.
I sat at home and wondered, but instead went outside
My mom and dad discussed and talked about the terrorists.
Confusion and frustration all throughout my head
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Dance as you'd wish.
Sing as loud as you please.
Be your own person
That's the way it's supposed to be.
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My mom and I are very close
She's just like my best friend.
I come home from school each day
And we talk about everything.
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