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I'm a lifetime Brooklyn resident. I started writing acrostic poetry about 30 years ago and have written over 900 poems over the years. If anybody wants a poem for a special occasion I am always ready to write one for them. As of Aug 7 ,2007 I'll be 80 years

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 6 of 72
A Trip To Atlantic CityWe took the late bus on a Saturday night To avoid the crowds we felt it was rightWe got to the casino with comfort and easeI just knew that the night would be a breezeIt's better to play after you feed your faceSo we went to eat in a really fine placeThe meat was delicious and the desserts were supremeW... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Flying: 5 of 44
Ode On FlyingT o fly like a bird has long been a dream of manH igh in the sky, we always think that we canE scape fromthe earth - that's the ultimate thrillJ oin the white clouds, where everything is stillO ver the hills and the valleys you soarY ou talk to God, over the engines roarO h! How small are man's works when seen f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Doctors: 3 of 19
Ode To ChiropracticsC hoosing a doctor can be quite chancyH aving your health is no flight of fancyI f the problem you have comes from the backR ight now it's time to try a new tackO ver the years Chiropractors have done wellP lease listen to what they have to tellR emember that the spine is the source of our healthA nd usin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bus drivers: 1 of 5
Ode To Bus DriversB ecause you have the toughest job aroundU sing your skills to transport us homeward boundS urely the traffic, noise and pollution can drive you up the wallD respite all these problems you've got a smile for us allR acing to keep your schedule, you still get us there intactI t's tough being out in the heat ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heroes: 17 of 77
To The Memory of Martin Luther KingThe following was written on Martin Luther King Day about 15 years ago. I hope I got the essence of what he meant to all of us, black and white. Please send comments, good and bad to me so I can evaluate the value of the poem.Ode To The Memory Of Martin Luther KingF rom the beginning, there... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cancer: 21 of 95
LIVING WITH CANCERL et's face it, having cancer is never any funI t can be a nightmare for almost everyoneV erily, it's the fear of it that will do the most damage to youI f you can control that, you'll live longer and happier, tooN ever stay with "Crepe Hangers" with their tales of woeG et together with optimists and keep y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The power of positive living: 10 of 43
Helping Your Genes In Living LongerL et's eat right with a balanced dietI t's important to exercise regularly, try itV ery important it is to sleep regular hours each dayI always try to relax with a game to playN ever neglect your teeth, they can knock you outG ood hygiene is also important, without a doubtL ook to always be... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is giving really better than receiving?: 31 of 78

Tis better to give than to receive because happiness comes to you by bringing happiness to others. As a poet, I have received much joy from the fame I've gotten and the smiles from those I've written for. I was written up in the New York Daily News in April 2006 in their Big Town Big Heart series. It mentioned that I've writt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blood: 14 of 35
A Plea For BloodB lood is one thing that can't be replaced easily anymoreL ife that it gives cannot be bought in a storeO nce blood was readily available and pure as a ruleO nly now it's often tainted by those who think they're coolD espite that - there's always a great demand for itI n case you'll be needing some, first, tr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Burger King cashiers: 3 of 7
To The Burger King CashiersB ecause you work so hard for so little payU ntil you finish school and can get on your wayR emembering to smile when the customers get rudeG oing all out while everyone's in a rush for their foodE very day the kids make so much noiseR eally gets difficult to maintain your poiseK eeping your cool ... More..