Bri Edwards Time Poems

The long envelope was addressed to Mr. Robert K. Hess.
One corner was torn away.....and it lacked a return address.
I’d just received it that day, with a batch of others;
it was a light mail-day; some days the volume smothers.
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When I've pushed past my 70th year, I guess I'm allowed to dream,
of what 'Paradise' would be for me. Let's start with Ice cream.

1 - Ice cream, on a stick, in a cone or bowl, hard or soft,
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In the 'Add New Poem' instructions PH says 'Take a deep breathe',
but it should say 'breath' [rhymes with death], so I now DO grieve!
It's a grammatical error, one even (I think) 'Bri' has made in the past,
AND I'll bet my high school English teachers would....now be aghast!
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Doc said: "Bri, your eye is diseased;
therefore it must ….soon come out."
I told her to do as she pleased.
"Ok, Doc, I won't cry or shout."
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I, Bri, thought I might not submit another showcase, but, for Bharati Nayak, I DO.
She is one of the few members who comment, one of the very, very, VERY FEW!

In my last two or three showcases, I gave only notes, not the complete poem texts.
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Don, I tried calling when California's BIG ONE …..hit,

but there was ‘no service' on phone, so I quit ….
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Are the poems included here the 'Very Best'?
I know of no way, such a theory, ever to test.
Some ‘works' you may like, some you may …..NOT.
Some I may enjoy immensely [they really 'hit the spot'].
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I’m a man who likes marriage, though it doesn’t always like me.
I’m in my fourth (three divorces): may be my last; we’ll see.

Marriage is a tumble. Sometimes I stumble, may even have rumble.
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Lilting Limericks To Help Me Pass Some Time


1 - Our Dad
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Up at dawn to greet the day!
I'd rise sooner if I had my way.
Eat three eggs, and veggies too.
That's what we're all 'posed to do.
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I love my title, BUT I have NOW to write a poem to go with it. (SHIT! !)

My PH "friend" Loke Kok Yee ["Bro", as he is known to me]....
....has once again done some very, very clever poetic writing,
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Bri's intro poem:

I HAD an introduction poem. I just had it yesterday.
But NOW I no longer see one! The Devil's in my way! !
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I do so hope my worldly belongings will be but few ….
when it's MY time to pass from this world; ‘tis true.
Now, not sure when my "end" will come, I'm nearly …
at the "few" mark.I'm "ready" to go NOW, …clearly!
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Up at dawn to greet the day!
I'd rise sooner if I had my way.
Eat three eggs, and veggies too.
That's what we're all 'posed to do.
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Ok! "Chide" is a bit strong indeed, but time can "fly",
and I may be ‘away' from PC several days; that's WHY…
I'll at least compose my intro-poem.Then I can sleep …
tonight, knowing I'm not another procrastinating-poet-CREEP! !
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Since this site doesn't "allow" the words I do type,
I'll use this site's words, and grab a sandwich: 'tripe'.

The Poem includes not allowed words. Please contact us.
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I don't know what couples say now as they get married.
I suppose, over the ‘ages', it has …..somewhat varied.
'With this ring I thee wed' …..comes to my mind right now.
But, I'm not sure it was part of any of my (four-marriage) ‘vows'.
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November 2020's " List Of Showcase Poems "….[ Sharing; Poem Titles; Poet Names; NOT*** All Poems New To My Poem List Have Been Used This Time ]


" List of Showcase poems ":
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I do, and recommend you do too; (see above title) .
Each day WILL end, but being assured of it ain't** vital.
It WILL end, and the next one may, for YOU, be better OR worse.
For some 'it' will be blessed, and for others 'twill be most cursed.
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September 2016 soon will be at its glorious end,
so HURRY if, for Sept., a poem you plan to send …
or it may end up in this October 'A'Section.
[Proofread each poem; I don't expect perfection! ]
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Before children had books OR TV,
what DID they do? Now you'll see.

They hunted, or were carried....
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Yes, my wife really did supply the title to me.
And, yes, she authorized the use of …the ‘G'.
[We do not claim I'm omnipotent, OR omniscient.]
About my ‘word-coincidences-power', I'll now vent.
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My "home boss" says 30 minutes, three times today …..
is all I get to spend online at play.
So no long typing stints can I today afford,
OR "Bonk! " on my head will be my ‘reward'.
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Some days my Life just goes rambling by,
and I think, my Death, I'd now rather try.

While munching lunch, I spied a buzzing fly,
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Come one, come all, step right on up.
Read with canned beer or tea in cup.
You're ALL invited, but not coerced.
You can judge what's best and worst.
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‘Dear' poets, Male and Female and ‘In-Between',
The monitor-of-PC (by me) is still quite clearly seen,
But, alas, my mate sees fit to keep me from it ….a lot,
Because my eye(s) bother(s) me & there're just 2 I've got!
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In a vast land, a vast population offers these:
Visions of Flying; Rape; Relationship-Unease;
and more, so as to, your poetic-taste buds tease.
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I think you'd agree you're unconscious when asleep,
not aware of your surroundings, not uttering a peep ……
except perhaps an unconscious dream-caused cry,
or a little squeak from your little rear end. Oh my!
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I don't believe anymore, ....... it's true;
I mean in Santa, but... I believe in YOU.
Your cute PH photo DOES say it all:
with electronics, you have..... had a ball.
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In Response to Belle Wassermeister's Poem, Time Is Short...[ Inspired by Belle, ' God ', and my, Bri's, Conscience *** ]


[[ In this poem, 'She' refers to God. ]]
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Paint us together my precious PH one.
Use a knife or a brush; make it be fun,
fun as you paint, and as ….I view the 'pic'.
Hell, use your finger! Or use a damn stick! !
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Why do people wash underwear so much? It will just get 'dirty' again.
Why does the grocery store not sell rooster meat, but only chicken hen?
If people hear in church that Heaven's so great, why do many of them fear death?
And why did my parents give me the first name Bri instead of the name Seth?
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If Section A has filled with 15 offered 'first poems' by now,
or some 'second poems' have been submitted, to you I'll bow,
...and place the overflow of 'firsts', and all 'seconds', here,
in Section B. And to each writer & reader I'll raise a beer....
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September 2016 soon will be at its glorious end,
so HURRY if, for Sept., a poem you plan to send …
or it may end up in this October "A"Section.
[Proofread each poem; I don't expect perfection! ]
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