Paul Reed Poems

O, tiny beetle
Across our floor you crawled
Unaware of our presence
Your scattering feet scrawled
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The kind air of September encircled us
Wafting tree tops and lifting crinkled leaves
Which, released from their summery holds,
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Now that the glory has subsided
And all our efforts seem in vain
The chill winds blow through our dreams
And the stubborn doubts remain;
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I am sitting here at my desk
And the sun has decided to shine
Slanting through the blinds
Stripes of light that are mine;
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I know I am going somewhere
That would gladden any heart
I am going back to places I loved
When almost at the very start;
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When watching new drama on TV
I have a useful notion
Switch off the set immediately
If the first scenes are in slow motion
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To plant the seed of hope in you
That is my lofty aim
To walk new ground and take all in
And let you play life's game;
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Deserted by us for vaster climes
You held nature in your hand
Broad fences encircling
Your green and subdued land;
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We leaned on the brass and oak railings
And watched as the water churned
Billowing green candy-floss clouds
As the propeller turned;
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When spirits are all together
As in a team
When thoughts and prayers jostle
As in a dream
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