The Artist?

The Artist?

By Lord R.e. Taylor

He called himself an artist

Thinking he created only masterpieces

No one thought that

He had no talent

Except in his mind

 

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Just Imagine

Just Imagine

By Lord R.e. Taylor

What can you imagine

You can be anything you want to be

Do anything you want to do

Be whoever you want to be

All you have to do is let go

Let your mind fly without limits

And do not be rational

The rules of real do not exist

No matter what you want

It is there for the taking

All you have to do is imagine

 

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Where Are The Pumpkins

Where Are The Pumpkins

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Where did all the pumpkins go

There used to be so many

Carved with scary faces

Lit from the inside by candles

The smell of burning pumpkins

It was so well known

But just for that one night

Now, the pumpkins are all gone

The kids in costumes are all gone

And Halloween is just another day

Well, maybe it will be back

But that is a big maybe

Especially in today's world

 

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Early Morning Paradise

Early Morning Paradise

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Nothing could ever be better

Waking just as the sun comes up

Leaving the house and the neighborhood

Going on into the country

Where meadows stretch to the horizon

A nice cool mist fills the air

Just before it settles as morning dew

Maybe a deer or two just hanging out

That is such a rare sight

Love, peace, and serenity

All in that one place in reality

At that one moment in time

And it is there just for you

 

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Sailing On A Country River

Sailing On A Country River

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I do not want a boat

No sail nor an engine

No paddles or oars

I need only a few pieces of wood

It does not have to be good wood

I just want to nail it together

A warm sunny day would be nice too

Let me drift until the sun goes down

Pull up on that distant shore

And leave my “ship” for another to enjoy

That is just the way us river folk think

 

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Stress

Stress

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I am stressed

You are stressed

The whole world is stressed

Everyone is angry

Over the least little thing

Nobody laughs anymore

Seriousness is the new air

Here is an interesting idea

Everyone everywhere

Just stop and take a breath

Have a beer or two or three

Maybe just chill a bit

The stress will go down

The world will smile

And all this crap will finally be over

 

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Our Lock

Our Lock

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I know you know how I feel

How many times I have said “I love you”

Thought I always wanted to do something

Something different from most people

Not flowers, paper hearts, or chocolate

Something that will never go away

So, my darling join on the coast of the bay

We can place the lock which holds our hearts

We will know that as long as the lock lasts

I will be in love with you forever

 

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A Snake’s Crime

A Snake’s Crime

By Lord R.e. Taylor

You got a bum rap

Giving man all the sins

You made the offer

A juicy piece of fruit

And humanity is screwed

But who gave you the idea

It must have been someone special

Someone who didn’t like something

Maybe held a grudge against Adam and Eve

Someone kicked out of Eden before that pair

Before Cain and Able walked around

We will never know the truth

You got blamed for the events

And, ever since snakes have been punished

Over a piece of fruit and an evil plot

 

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Playing Games

Playing Games

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I love playing Hide And Seek

You love playing too

Jumping on my head as I sleep

Fighting with yourself in the mirror

And chasing birds in the backyard

But Hide And Seek just isn’t your game

 

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I Miss The Ice

I Miss The Ice

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I grew up surrounded by ice

At least five months each year

Fate carried me to the tropics

Palm trees and flowers

But no cold weather and no ice

Strangely, I miss the ice

© Poem – 2020 Shadowlight Publishing

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The Worthless Man

The Worthless Man

By Lord R.e. Taylor

He really does not care

He has been hurt too many times

Told he cannot do what he wants

That his dreams did not matter

And that he was worthless

It is hard for him to know better

He heard it all his life

All it may take is just a word from you

Maybe a smile or two

He might start to believe in himself

Maybe find a way into society

And stand proud where he belongs

 

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His Green Heaven

His Green Heaven

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Raised in the desert

Nothing but beige and blue

He imagined another place

Hills of the greenest green

A Heaven he could never reach

 

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Peace At The Bay

Peace At The Bay

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The sun set a few minutes ago

The sky still has traces of amber

The moon is just starting to be seen

And the stars are resting on the horizon

Small waves lap upon stony shores

Two seabirds swim by in the dim light

Somehow that all combines

Together to create a few moments of peace

To be enjoyed with someone you love

And a nice, hot cup of coffee

 

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E.A.P.

E.A.P.

By Lord R.e. Taylor

When you looked him

What do you see

A mild madness peeking out

Orr maybe full-blown lunacy

He knew what people said

Sometimes he heard them talk

He knew that he was different

But he never saw insanity within him

So, he locked himself away

In a cage hidden in his mind

Stories and poetry

They were his only lifeline to reality

However, not enough to keep his mind

He died as he had lived

Stories told and retold 

None the truth and none are lies

He became a legend, and the stories grew

Now he is no longer a legend

He has become his own history

And now he will live on forever

 

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No Signal Desert

No Signal Desert

By Lord R.e. Taylor

It is really bad

Like you are lost in a desert

Or crashed on another world

And we have made it like that

No bars and no internet

The entire everything is gone

With no chance to get it back

We cry, we shake, and we wander

Aimlessly searching for a magical land

One where we can check our email

And take our turns in gin rummy

For better or worse that is our lives

Now and forever more

 

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Be Stupid

Be Stupid

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Do something unexpected

Something annoying

Just enough to make you laugh

But not quite enough to get arrested

And make the day a little bit fun

Start laughing for no reason

Start calling out bingo numbers

Especially when there is no game

Or be as stupid as you want to be

Don’t care what anyone thinks

They don’t matter anyway

Just have a lot of fun and be you

THAT is what matters

 

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A Few More Steps

 A Few More Steps

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I look for the path to end

The last few feet are a blessing

Very few recognize and fewer take the chance

They do not know a new world just a step away

Places no one has ever seen

Where man’s breath was never shared

And plant and animals live free lives

Exactly the way they were meant to

It was not easy to find

You have to have a strong faith

Paths are made by people who don’t take chances

Without the courage to walk an extra step

Travel without a detailed map

Or at least a guide to show them the way

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Relaxing From A Bad Year

Relaxing From A Bad Year

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I need to find a place

Sun shining above

A strong, cool breeze

And a cold glass of beer

Let me just lay back

Take it all in a just relax

If I fall asleep

Just let me go

I deserve it after this year

Don't you agree?

 

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Historical Journey

Historical Journey

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Let's take a trip

Not by car, plane or bus

We should go a way

Hundreds of years old

Maybe in an old coal-burner

With a thick blue of smoke

The sound of the wheels

Rumbling along the steel tracks

A conductor calling out stops

Landscapes rushing by

Looking like an endless painting

And a hundred people going along

Sharing the ride with you

Nobody rides the trains anymore

They do not know what they are missing

A long forgotten history

That should never have been forgotten

 

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Red Dirt Road

Red Dirt Road

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Leave the asphalt behind

Back with the city lights

Let’s find us some red dirt

A small backroads town

Finding the town’s only saloon

A blonde at the end of the bar

Smiling and downing a beer or two

That would be the flawless day

And the perfect end to a hectic week

 

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Rest My Friend

Rest My Friend

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Never has I had such a friend

Loyal to each other

We traveled across the land

So many towns and villages

My heart tells me now is the time

Rest my friend and be happy

 

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Girl With No Name

Girl With No Name

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I know you have a name

You must have been given one

A name that fits you perfectly

One with beauty and intelligence

With grace and endless charm

Still, I hazard to make a guess

My mind cannot find one that is you

Maybe you will tell me, but maybe not

I might not be the man to know you

That, I guess, will be my loss

 

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The Field Sparkles

The Field Sparkles

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The dewdrops fall 

The second the Sun rises 

Shining and sparkling

Covering the world below

Perfect little gems

More beautiful than a perfect diamond

They only last a moment

A fleeting treasure

Shared by a chosen few

Then they are gone

At least until the Sun rises again

And the world sparkles again

 

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Reading Magic

Reading Magic

By Lord R.e. Taylor

It does not take long

Everyone can do it

You just have to relax

Open up a book

And let the words take you

Do not think too much

Everything is possible

Nothing cannot be done

You just have to believe

And let the story own you

That is the magic of reading

Reality is what your imagination creates

So, enjoy yourself in your new world

 

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The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Such a great time of year

It lasts just four months

A rare time when families gather

So many holidays from so many cultures

All coming just weeks apart

They could not have worked out better

Times to share food and drink

Some sharing of favorite things

And getting to know each other again

On January 2nd, after the season finished

Memories and stories of the times together

Will be told over and over again

In their own way, keeping the families together

Maybe helping with a few smiles

And the ever-increasing love families share

 

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