smell of fresh
lawn clippings
in the school yard ...
a father plays ball
with his teenage daughter
lawn clippings
in the school yard ...
a father plays ball
with his teenage daughter
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some people I envy
others I don't ...
learning
to feel comfortable
in my own skin
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some people I envy
others I don't ...
learning
to feel comfortable
in my own skin
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speaking
of the dead and dying
tears flow freely ...
at fifty years old
the salt stings my cheeks
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Anne
Curran is a Japanese verse forms poet from Hamilton, New Zealand. Anne has been writing poetry for about ten
years with the encouragement of friends and family. She draws inspiration from
the world around her. She has been fortunate to enjoy the wisdom of some fine
editors and fellow poets.
Nice collection!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to meet up with you one day Anne...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this selection. Were they written in a short time span? Best wishes Ralph
ReplyDeleteAnne, this selection is most enjoyable. Thank you.
ReplyDeletelovely pieces!
ReplyDeleteAnne,
ReplyDeleteI liked these, especially the first two poems.
Your friend,
David Fox
Nice work, Anne. Love them all, especially that first one....priceless. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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