Urban Poetry Poets: Maree Cunningham
Hi, I am a mum of 2 who loves poetry and enjoys writing it. My poems come to me and I just type them on the spot, no sitting and thinking it is all written in the matter of 5 to 10 mins tops.Im aussie, I live in Brisbane and have started my life over after a unsuccessful 18 year marriage. My poetry usually reflects my life but I do try and be diverse.
Poems:
Lips so sweet and full of sugar
Eyes so brown and filled with love
Hands so gentle and tender to touch
Arms so wide and willing to embrace
Hair so soft and inviting to stroke
Skin so fine and perfect to kiss
Heart so big and beating for me
All the things I love about thee
The randomness of life never appears so apparent until when death strikes
Like an exhausted flame ones existence can be dulled, flicker and then be extinguished
Those who live from this heat and the warmth of ones love left cold and motionless from their loss
A vibrant body of hopes, ambition and the will to succeed reduced to a mortal shell
Called to his side, tortured family watch and wait for that final breath to be expelled
Tears of sadness trickle down the faces of all those present, then to all that knew him
He has been released from his pain, the suffering of the tormented last months he lived
Gentleman to all, friend to many, a beacon of light to his cherished family members
He will never be forgotten as his deeds in this life will not fail him into oblivion
In our hearts, in our ever-loving words and memories, Mick you will always live on
Life
Debilitating one day, exhilarating the next
Such is this sequence of events we refer to as life
Requiring persistence and stamina on occasions
Moments of pure delight pushes its way in
We strive for that illusive life goal we seek
At times forgetting to enjoy and be grateful
So what course have you plotted thus far?
Is your destination firmly within your sights
are you coasting along letting destiny be your guide
Free to explore and slave to no person or place
Whatever scenario applies to you or me
Remember to live ,love and be loved by others.
And above all appreciate this gift called life
The Drink Of Life
How to make the drink of life:
Take some diligence and mix it well with determination
Add a heaped tablespoon of common sense
A pinch of a appreciation, understanding and compassion
Take 1 teaspoon of respect and add to the blend
Stir in self worth and a little sadness for balance
Taking care with the mixing to ensure sweetness
Allow to swirl and find its consistency
Sprinkle with a abundant amounts of love, romance and happiness
Garnish with a smile
Now drink freely from this cup of life and enjoy it's unique flavour
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Generated smiles
The most simple gesture today caused me to ponder
How we cannot stop the generation of a warm smile
A simple act of kindness is gratified with this reward
Once it begins it illuminates the face on which it starts
Contagious its reaction as the recipient responds the same
No physical reward is required to perform this amazing act
But the warmness it kindles in ones soul is preciously received
If but once a day we can provoke this happy tiding, why not?
Take a moment, find your lucky victim, prepare your face
Enjoy the sensation as you produce this most joyous greeting
Gauge the reaction as those who see this event join in freely
You can almost feel the sparks fly as your eyes sparkle brightly
All this wonderment is at your disposal any time of day or night
Go on,flash your pearly whites and watch the world smile with you
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