The story of you and I

SAYING GOODBYE
Can it be, that you and I
Are ready now, to say goodbye?
And can the dreams we shared as one
Finally be over with, and done?
Can something wane that was so fine
As the deep love, like yours and mine?
The love we shared that was our song,
Just faded away until ‘twas gone.
I find it [...]

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Another oldy! This one needs some work.

BIG BROTHER
(for Johnny, on the birth of Matt)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Baby needs a “big brother”
One exactly like you
To protect him and teach him
And show him things to do
Your Mom and Dad will need you, too
They are proud of their fine son
They love you just as much [...]

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Traditions of Youth

HAIKU
Gold dandelions
       reflecting under the chin
              affirming young love
2/16/03 Phyllis VanVleck

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A still night Haiku

HAIKU
In the night’s stillness
a cricket’s strident love call
carries on the breeze
3/18/90 Phyllis VanVleck

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A poem in the Doriece form

TRUE BLISS
Mothers, daughters,
And sisters, too,
Can win one’s heart
By what they do.
I’ll not forget
Mom’s love for me.
I count it as
Her legacy.
Daughters, sisters,
All passed the test.
I love each one,
But here’s the best –
Granddaughters, four,
That I can kiss,
And hold real close,
Now that’s true bliss.
9/10/94 Phyllis DeWitt VanVleck
4′th … Arkansas NPD [...]

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How will I know?

            YOU AND I
 
How will I know you love me
Unless you tell me so
How will I know you share my joy
If you don’t let me know
 
How will I know you feel my pain
If all your tears you hide
How will I know I can lean on you
If you’re not at my side
      
I’ll laugh with [...]

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