Tag Archives: poetry

HOME IS WHERE THE SPIRIT IS

Posted on September 24, 2022 by oneta hayes

I’m quite happy when I’m home Where I store my hat, my books, and comb. Got no plans to buy a tomb But I’ll be buried with much aplomb! Though it will  be tighter than a womb – To move … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY LIFE

Posted on December 6, 2021 by oneta hayes

These feet bespeak of holidays, Of loving life and winning ways. Working feet now at rest Today none were put to the test School and work will be back tomorrow But today, there is no such sorrow!

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A PREGNANT GUPPY, PLEASE

Posted on April 9, 2019 by oneta hayes

All I want for Mother’s Day is a pregnant guppy No kitty, no hippo, no cockatoo, nor puppy No perfect yellow rose, nor reconstructed nose, No silver spoon from which to sup, No gold-etched china saucer and cup, No trinkets … Continue reading →

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VITAL CHOICE

Posted on December 16, 2018 by oneta hayes

I was being chauffeured in a vehicle build for ten I sat alone on the back seat, weary without and within. When I glimpsed in the whiteness an old telephone booth It served as a reminder of a choice made … Continue reading →

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CHARMING CHARLIE

Posted on June 18, 2018 by oneta hayes

Charming Charlie was a fake A true con artist on the take. He was good at soothing rich widows, He could even charm her kiddos.   Went through the bankroll of three or four Then set out to find some … Continue reading →

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THE TYRANT RAGES

Posted on June 12, 2018 by oneta hayes

  Fire is a tyrant Fury – replacing peace Hopelessness – its wake. ***************** Reminder to pray for the people and lands being affected by the uncontrolled fires in Colorado – and elsewhere. https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/06/11/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-205-tyranthope/

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WHAT SAY YOU, REGAL PINES?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by oneta hayes

  Tell me, Regal Pines, as your fingers point to God, Is MY life hopeful? ***************** Christ died for me, not the pines.  Can I doubt that my life is hopeful? https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/04/02/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-195-regalhopeful/

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SCATTER BRAINED!

Posted on January 18, 2018 by oneta hayes

  There once was a lady, I think she was Persian, Whose mind was scattered by drips of diversion; Much trivia filled her thoughts to submersion I much doubted when I heard of her version – Of tigers in Siberia … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PASSION OR LOVE?

Posted on January 4, 2018 by oneta hayes

Passion is often greed, envy, or selfishness mistaken for love. ****************** Thank you, Linda, for the prompt “passionate” for JusJoJan https://lindaghill.com/2017/12/27/what-is-just-jot-it-january-2018-rules/  

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WEATHER DRAMA

Posted on January 2, 2018 by oneta hayes

Do I care about the weather? Really not much concerning whether The clouds are low or they are high. Just tell me if it’ll be wet or dry. I want to know “hot” or “cold” Not how much precipitation the … Continue reading →

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