Gloria's Poetry 5

ANTICIPATION I’m filled up with anticipation. I’ve lost all my concentration. I feel so eager, it must show. All who look at me must know. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I start to giggle without warning. I wonder just what waits for me. What could the biggest “package” be? I go through... Sign in to see full entry.

Stolen Memories She grew up and learned a lot of things Growing up and maturing brings. She married and raised a family, Took care of them joyfully. Time marched on and they made memories And added onto the family trees. Things they said they'd never forget, Like family gatherings, and yet… She... Sign in to see full entry.

P Peanut butter pancakes Topped with pitted prunes Are a snack that's precious On perfect afternoons. Pumpkin pie is pretty Placed on party plates. Pickled persimmons possibly Purple paper punctuate. Partridge pairs parade, Eating pomegranates. Pekingese puppies prancing, Probably taken for granted.... Sign in to see full entry.

Outhouse Poetry, Revisited He had some time to sit and think; He had a pen and it held ink. The paper was, alas, too small, So instead he used the wall. He wrote about some girls he knew And how desire for them had grew. He also wrote about his job In words that made a sailor sob. His penmanship was... Sign in to see full entry.

CAPTURED! Quietly he crept on in, His cover the dark of night. He lay in wait amongst the din; Had only one small light. His comrades knew the signal 'cause They practiced long and hard Ev'ry night so there's no flaws When going 'cross the yard. He saw his target plain as day, Sitting over there.... Sign in to see full entry.

PURSES AND SHOES Purses and shoes--which ones should I choose To go with my outfit today? What I am wearing and what I'll be carrying Must go together, I say. When my shoes are white, I'd feel a fright If using an odd-colored purse Of brown, black, or red, or purple instead; The pink or the green... Sign in to see full entry.

Waiting for the Doctor Waiting for the doctor Is enough to try your patience As you sit and watch the clock, you're Getting older—yes, you’re age-ins. You check the sharps container, And you take your own blood pressure. As for nerves, it is a strainer And it seems there is no measure. Counting all... Sign in to see full entry.

Moon Over West Lake Okoboji The moon o'er the lake is a beautiful sight. I could sit by and take the view in all night. The water does ripple in the summer night breeze. Bright gems more than triple on nights such as these. The air has got cool and given relief; A late summer's tool, it's causing no... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunset Over Okoboji 'Tis evening time upon the lake And these blue skies more colors make. Upon the water their hues are cast; The pink and lavender are vast. The color grows as daylight fades And no one still in the water wades. Their shades do go from pale to deep Upon the lake where the fishes... Sign in to see full entry.

SKYLINE OR HORIZON? People in the city say their skyline is so nice. I've seen pictures of it, not just once, and more than twice. I know that it glitters when the lights come on at night, But men made all those buildings; where's the beauty, come daylight? Have you ever seen the mountains from... Sign in to see full entry.