Tag: poetry
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I thought of you
I thought I should write you a song, This thought for which I find nothing wrong. A song that will make you smile, And let you know I thought of you a while. But what if you didn’t like to sing? Then my song would mean to you nothing more. So I thought I should…
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A night with my love
In the bath yet another evening, Preparing for a night with my love. With the sweet scents of Arabian perfume; A body creamed to tenderness, And in that silky-laced nightdress, In wait for my love. On the softness of a bed, Covered with red flowered sheets, And pillows stuffed with the softest pillowfeathers; In wait…
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The Reason
The reason the sky is blue ‘Tis reason I have no clue. The reason the clouds are white ‘Tis wonder I can not recite. The reason it’s you I love ‘Tis reason the God who knows is above. For reason could be no treason; Only reason for the world’s confusion. For the reason the sky…
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Tears
Last night I cried Tears that flowed Of loneliness To hold them back I tried. Last night I cried Frustrated in my heart I asked God if everything was going to be okay. My love, He seemed distant, distraught Feeling lost in love, wish he’d find me Lay me down on his chest. Last night…
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Lady at the bank
This day at the bank I can not forget. Awaiting my turn I did not regret. In the front place I stood Then hastened to the counter, For my turn. She sat behind the counter The most beautiful lady to me She had dark skin A graceful face. Fine slender fingers, clear white nails Had…
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