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Poems and Witticisms by Art Weil
computer with happiness
Not only must we work hard with this goal
But be flexible, persistent and willing to share
It's OK to push the humor button!"
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| "If we want to fill our mental computer with happiness Not only must we work hard with this goal But be flexible, persistent and willing to share It's OK to push the humor button!" |
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They say I’m nuts to share my thoughts and contaminate the neighborhood. |
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| Blithe Spirit | Shoe Soldiers | ||
| Blithe spirit travels on the sunbeam On ten thousand dust particles Transports to a mysterious destination Open mouth –– inhales Enraptured, captured by the spirit "Why now – why me? He happily acknowledges Today fate is my bride I shall tarry, romp and ride The joyous overtones of merriment Accolades heaved, success granted Feverish, he decides, almost concurs Was it all perception or reality? Its stamp is tough and lasting Computer space awarded, the victor With open arms he/she is received Believes until the battery dies down Then the silent shadow vanishes with the sinking sun. |
I awake. In front of my bed are Two worn black shoes like soldiers Pointing in opposite directions White shorts, black stockings in juxtaposition One slipper here, another there Await my entry into the unknown day The ticking clock in rhythm Says “Look at me!” but I am too tired Until it’s light again, I will sleep Shoe soldiers you must wait Until I come for you We hugged We hugged – that’s all In our pajamas sometime around 3 or 4 pm We hugged – that’s all The warm body pressed the seconds into hours Then back to sleep again It was a deep, strong Commitment by two loving people One of them was me We hugged – that’s all |
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She painted her face |
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