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I've always loved poetry, not all poetry, but the stuff that makes you laugh or cry. I've been writing poetry for family and friends since college but have resisted pushing my poetic style to a public medium until I found Helium.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My angel: 24 of 168
Angel of God Angel of God, my grandchild dearwhom God loved so He sent you here.A precious child I hardly knowbut pray for time to help you grow.From this day forth I'm tasked to beGrandpa, Guide and Learning Tree.The time will pass, I'll watch you growThere's so much both of us don't know.I'll walk the road of life with youh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: For my grandson: 1 of 7
The Winds of LifeHe puts his hand in mine, his smile so big and bright.He skips along beside me, knowing today we fly the kite.He looks at me as though I were the master of the sky.This grey haired man who's love he owns and never would deny.The sky is blue, the wind is strong, and we'll have lots of fun.And golden memories w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Motorcycles: 1 of 7
Rolling Thunder Helmet in hand sun on the rise I'm on my way there's road to baptize. Twist of my wrist age left behind my super male ego completely defined. Heart pounding fear from a screaming beast. A dragon from hell willfully unleashed. Riding the noise that feeds my need to live on the edge with the devil's creed. The s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Valentine's Day: 14 of 97
Valentine's Day Todays the Day for Lovers, with no words left unsaid. Of feelings for each other, with poems and roses red. Some wine to spur the spirit, a kiss that leaves no doubt of how you feel together and what love's all about. Today's the Day for Lovers, when open hearts are true. Relighting the flame of love; that mak... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 33 of 213
My Mother's Day PrayerYOU fashioned my hands and the hand of many othersbut none more precious than the hands of my Mother.Hands that held me with their tender lovewere guided and blessed by you above.Hands that rocked me to sleep at nightheld and protected and taught me what's right.Hands that applauded me along life's wayma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family ties: 18 of 114
To Me Irish Brother-In-LawThe Irish are a hell of a lotwho constantly argue if right or notwho cuss and swear and drink the brewjust get in their way and they'll break you in two.That's what I've heard from many a folkthat the Irish are hell and that's no joke.But not being Irish I wanted to seeand asked your sister to marry ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A kiss: 27 of 169
A KissTreasured moment in my lifemay number but a few.Those moments treasured most of allare moment shared with you.Your sparkling eyes, your impish smileyour gentle touch divine.Are captured in my memoryuntil the end of time.Though time has robbed me of my youthturned me old and grey.The memory of your passionate kisswill ne... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Perfect love: 19 of 115
A Mother's LoveAngelic child, does God know I havetaken you from heaven?How can HE be angry that I desire soprecious a treasure?I have removed your gold wings and glowing haloand you are now mine.You are so beautiful, so innocent,so much like love itself.Let me hold you in my arms until Iweary of life, steal back into heaven. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Midnight: 6 of 29
MidnightThere is a minute in the nightthat casts a well known fear.For when the clock strikes midnightthe Grim Reaper will appear.A sense of doom calms the nightand all hope fades away.A sixty second portal whendeath comes out to play.I have often heard it saidat midnight every nightall the mortals in their bedare subject to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 54 of 231
What Christmas Means to MeIt's greeting cards that say "Hello"from friend both far and near.It's time for looking forward toa happier New Year.It's mistletoe and candy sweetwith lights upon the tree.It's Santa Claus and toys for totssquealing all with glee.It's popcorn balls and streamers redwith tinsel in the hall.It's salva... More..