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About me - Gloria Burnett

I am 71 and live in Washington State in the
mountains. I have written poetry all my life
but I have never done anything with it.
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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Adoption: 1 of 25
I use to play, in a children's home, with other little girls.Some were short and some were tall and some had little curls.We had stories, games and fun, and little chairs and tables.And every night at bedtime, a lady told us fables.None of us had mothers, to tuck us in for a nap.None of us had dads, to hold us on his lap.One ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being content: 2 of 36
Is there anyone as content as the kittenShe is happy playing with your mittenLying there purringNever stirringJust blinking her pretty eyesNever telling liesShe laps up her milkCoat as smooth as silkHow loudly she will purrWhen you stroke her furNever minding the noiseJut batting her toysSneaking across the floorAnd out the d... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Silence: 1 of 13
Silence Is GoldenEveryone has gone off on their own escapades.The house is quiet and I'm pulling down the shades.I'll be sitting in my own comfy chair.And all day long I'll be staying there.Silence is golden, can't you see.Now I'm as lonely as I can be.It'll be fun just thinking for a change.I won't be standing over a hot ran... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hate: 16 of 200
I hate the hate that people have for one another's ways.I hate the words that fill the air on someone's grumpy days.I hate the sound of shooting guns on violent TV.I hate the awful things revealed for little ones to see.I hate the ringing of the phone while enjoying perfect peace.It's even worse when no one's there when will ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birds: 11 of 118
Fly Away, Birdie!A man cut down a tree.A nest fell to the ground.He gave a baby bird to me.It made a funny sound.I took the little birdie home.What else could I do?My attic had an old bird cage.I fixed it up like new.I mashed some oats and egg,Added grit I had on hand.Boy! Did that bird beg!It thought that food was grand.It g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food: 9 of 71
Carrots are for your eyes.Blueberries are for your pies.Garlic for health, smells bad.Onions make you look sad.We all know about spinach.It makes you strong to the finish.Who can resist tomatoes,Or piles of sour cream on potatoes.Mother said, "Eat your peas!".Not many of us like these.Remember the pickled beet?It's quite tast... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting: 25 of 179
Waiting for sleepfor dreaming to startchoosing my dreamslistening to my heartCounting sheepwhat else can I countwaiting on sleepfrustration does mountStaring at the blackturning in the sacktossing the covers backthinking about a snackPinching my eyes shutwanting sleep to comein a sleepless rutthinking this is dumbThoughts get... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Endings: 14 of 64
The day is ending and I'm worn out.I can hardly climb into bed.I got one shoe off and one shoe on,And my prayers I have not yet said.Have I turned out the lights?Have I locked all the doors?Don't think I can check those again.But I settled some fights,And treated some sores,And locked the chickens in the pen.One eye is half c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 80 of 329
Strange AddictionMy addiction is pasta,And that might seem crazy.But if I don't eat some,Things start to get hazyI can fill up on veggies,And some fruit and some meat.But pasta has got me.It's my special treat.I can't stop eating noodles.I love them too much.With cream soups and tuna,These add the right touch.And, Oh!, that s... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets at work: 2 of 7
Are Chickens Good Pets:They certainly are! With 12 Bantam chickens, one being a proud and haughty rooster, life can get real interestingly funny. Especially when he sees himself in the mirror. Yes, I actually have a mirror in the chicken pen.Take Chicken Little, for instance. She is a beautiful golden gal and she sure knows i... More..