Not Quite Such A Good Day

Not Quite Such A Good Day

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Today is going to be good

Not too hot or cold

No rain or snow

Could it be any better

I know I have stuff to do

A hell of a lot of stuff to do

But that hammock looks awfully good

Yeah, that and a big glass of beer

That could only make a good day better

I guess all that work can wait

Tomorrow ain't going to be so good

So, I will just do everything then

That is, unless the old lady catches me

Then today will be the perfect day to get everything done

At least that is what she says

And she is always right... ain't she

© Poem – V/IV/MMXXV

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I Hate Mice

 I Hate Mice

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I know I am brave

As big as I am 

Nothing can hurt me

I heard it

I never saw it

I knew it was there

I could not get away

I really hate mice

© Poem – IV/IV/MMXXV

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A Perfect Day

A Perfect Day

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It is the perfect time of day

No other person in sight

Calm breezes and silent trees

Just me and my best friend

Sharing our time together

Just as the Universe has deemed for us

We will walk together every day

And that makes every day a perfect day

© Poem – II/IV/MMXXV

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Waiting For You

Waiting For You

by Lord R.e. Taylor

That clock has to be wrong

It says you have only been gone for a few minutes

But you have been gone for days or maybe weeks

Maybe you are never coming back

Then comes a familiar noise from the driveway

You did make it home, and we are happy

© Poem – XXXI/III/MMXXV

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His Only Love

His Only Love

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Lying in the dark, waiting

His mind thinks of you

The times you both spoke

When you walked in the rain

Remembering your first kiss

And the first time he said he loved you

But something bad happened

You had a life that you wanted

And he had a life that he wanted

Sadly, your lives were not together

Something had happened

Moving between you and driving you apart

Just you know that he does still love you

And he still wishes that life had kept you together

Please know that when the darkness comes

He lies silently and thinks of you

The only woman he had ever loved

And the only woman he will ever love

© Poem – XXX/III/MMXXV

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Love Reborn

Love Reborn

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It is something everyone should know

A lot of people do see it as the truth

The best thing that any life can experience

Love can be genuinely universal

From person to person, it is happily shared

But from generation to generation

It can be taught from older to younger

That way, love will always be reborn

And hopefully it will become universal

XXVIII/III/MMXXV

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Poems For You

Poems For You

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I have written over two thousand five hundred poems

Using many thousands of words

They were not written just about you

But every one of them was written for you

Some poems to make you think

Others written to make you cry

Still others, hopefully will make you laugh

The Lord knows I do not have much to offer

But I do know that my poems mean something to me

And I hope that they mean something for you

© Poem - XXVII/III/MMXXV

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The Way I Want It

The Way I Want It

by Lord R.e. Taylor

All my life I have lived in this world

Watching it change but not for the better

So many are killing innocent people

Sadly, they are called the good guys

Governments work to make the world better

Their side is ignored and punished

While opponents call on their armies to attack

They only create hate and violence

But, that is what they want

I do not want to be part of that any longer

So, I will find me a place with no governments

And, happily, there will be no people

I will be all alone in my happy place

So, please do not try to find me

I will never come back

That is the way I want it to be

And that is the way that it will be

© Poem – XXV/III/MMXXV

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A Child’s World

A Child’s World

by Lord R.e. Taylor

A child cannot live in a gray world

It is against everything they believe

They will take that grayness and change it

Add not just any colors

The colors they choose have to be the best

The brightest and most beautiful they can find

With them all grayness is erased

And their world is a more beautiful place

© Poem – XXIV/III/MMXXV

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Our Lost Eternity

Our Lost Eternity

by Lord R.e. Taylor

When we are young

Time really means nothing

We have an eternity before us

And so much life left to live

Sadly, the years fly by

And the eternity begins to fade

Our remaining time passes too quickly

Just as if in the blink of an eye

We no longer have enough time

So, we do our best

Cramming years into mere instants

But always know that you lived well

And no matter how fast we lost eternity

There will be those left behind

And we will be remembered and loved

© Poem XXI/III/MMXXV

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My Tears Flowed

My Tears Flowed

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I watched a family buried

My tears flowed 

Not for the family

But for my mom

Who was buried nearby

© Poem – XXI/III/MMXXV

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Heaven On Earth

Heaven On Earth

By Lord R.e. Taylor

So many people dream of a corner office

With an assistant outside of the door

And an intercom calling out to them all day

Instead, I always wanted a beautiful artist's studio

A place where my heart, mind, and soul could create

And I could find my Heaven on Earth

© Poem – XIX/III/MMXXV

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The Australian Blue Bee

The Australian Blue Bee

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I know that I am different

But I never did look good in yellow

I am in no way rare

Living all over this country

Yes, I do have a stinger

But I am not aggressive in the least

I guess I am a lover and not a fighter

So, if you see me flying around

Or if I ever land on your arm

Just know that I would never hurt you

I just want to say ‘Hi’ and maybe be your friend

So, just watch me and talk to me a little

I promise you that I will just fly away

Find me a flower and do what I was made to do

© Poem – XVII/III/MMXXV

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The Blessing From The Eighth Day

The Blessing From The Eighth Day

by Lord R.e. Taylor

God created the world and everything

And He took just seven days to do it

But then he was tired and needed a break

He decided to spend a few millennia traveling

Checking out everything He had made

Walking was just dull, and camels were uncomfortable

So, He paused, raised His hands, and smiled

Before Him was a chariot of bright white metal

The chariot called to Him, and He answered

It was the only ride which was good enough for a god

But He did love the people of His new world

So, when He finished with His travels

He left a gift to His people with a new name

The Corvette became a symbol of God’s love

And His blessing from the eighth day

© Poem – XVI/III/MMXV

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Technology

Technology

by Lord R.e. Taylor

When did we stop using words

We have used them for thousands of years

Then, the computer age arrived

Most of us still use words on them

But some spoke in pictures

Close to those of ancient Egypt

Now a new technology has arrived

Where words, numbers, and images no longer exist

Instead, everything is made of black and white squares

They are completely unreadable

That is unless you use a machine to decode it

There is doubt that technology will stay the same

Since it has control of our language 

It is frightening what may come

And they may use it against us

If there is any “us” left

© Poem - XIV/III/MMXXV

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A Regular Guy

A Regular Guy

by Lord R.e. Taylor

He may not look like much

Never seen in a suit and tie

He doesn't flash his money around

And he never looks down on others

He is just the kind of man you can share a beer with

He knows his share of dirty jokes

He just wants to be a regular guy

Having good mates who just like him for him

We all know someone like him

Maybe he is our good friend

If we do, then we better appreciate him

Before, his kind don't exist anymore

© Poem – XIII/III/MMXXV

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A Child’s Masterpiece

A Child’s Masterpiece

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It may not be the Mona Lisa

But for children 

It is their masterpiece

They should be encouraged

They could paint the NEXT Mona Lisa

© Poem – XII/III/MMXXV

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A Poison Breath

A Poison Breath

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I remember taking a breath

Smelling that sweet air

But, now a mask covers my face

Removing poisons they have released

I know never to remove it

Lest I become one of the bodies of the dead

© Poem – IX/III/MMXXV

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My Body And Me

My Body And Me

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Alas, my body is no longer mine

One after another parts have failed

Turned their back on me as I aged

My bones and muscles went first

Making it hard to do the simplest things

My eyes will no longer be allowed to see

Both beauty and ugly now look the same

And the sounds of children fall on deaf ears

Many parts of me have been removed

Some for even the simplest of reasons

Still, my brain works just a touch slower

Forgetting things I wished to remember

But, despite it all, my heart still beats

So, for now, my life is still mine

And I fully intend to keep it that way

© Poem – VIII/III/MMXXV

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A Rare Few Minutes

A Rare Few Minutes

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It only lasts a few minutes

That time when day and night meet

The brightness of the sun fades

And the blackness of night appears

There are some birds chirping in the trees

Cooler breezes swirl carrying sweet smells

And the streetlights cast a golden glow

As everything begins its nightly rest

A peaceful calm covers the world

For a few hours, the area can sleep

And renew itself for the next day

VII/III/MMXXV

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A Magpie’s Thoughts

A Magpie’s Thoughts

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Please come out and sit down

I have something to tell you

You know, I am really not bad

Just do not do anything to me

I will leave you alone

If you do something to me

Chase me or throw rocks at me

I will remember your face

I will tell all my friends about you

And we will get you

So, just say “Hi” and wave to me

Only then can we be friends

Only then will you be able to walk safely

Believe me, it is all up to you

© Poem – VI/III/MMXXV

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A Song For Her

A Song For Her

By Lord R.e. Taylor

He may be a superstar singer

And the best songwriter around

But there is one song he will never sing

She was his love for many years

Never apart for even an hour

Then, that summer morning came

He woke up and saw her lying with him

Her eyes were staring at him

And her mouth was in the most beautiful smile

He kissed her good morning

But she was no longer with him

He never got over the loss of his true love

He still remembers her with all his heart

So, he silently mourns by himself

Singing a song that only she will ever hear

© Poem – VI/III/MMXXV

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Forever Love

Forever Love

by Lord R.e. Taylor

My darling

Love of my life

I said that I would love you forever

That did not mean for as long as we live

No, my love,

When I said forever, I meant that word

Forever is forever

It took me time to find you again

But I never gave up

My soul said to me that you were out there

Maybe you were also looking for me

But now the Fates have brought us together

And I promise that we will always be together

Just the way we always should have been

© Poem – IV/III/MMXXV

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They DID Ask For It

They DID Ask For It

by Lord R.e. Taylor

There are some people out there

Maybe they can read, maybe not

If so, they need an intense talking to

They could be conspiracy theorists

Or perhaps they do not believe in sharks

Now, nobody should ever be hurt

But if they get a nip in their bums

You cannot say they didn’t ask for it

Can you?

© Poem – III/III/MMXXV

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For The Love Of Music

For The Love Of Music

by Lord R.e. Taylor

They have been around forever

Playing in taverns and fairs

On any street corner with people around

Usually, they earned a small pittance 

A few cents here a few more there

But they were always local celebs

Wandering minstrels faded away

And the music was lost

That was very long ago

The nice thing is that history repeats itself

Buskers replaced the minstrels

Again, they are playing in taverns and fairs

On any street corner with people around

Yes, they still only make a pittance

But they do it for the love of music

That is just the kind of people they are

© Poem – I/III/MMXXV

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Please Little Angel

Please Little Angel

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Please little angel

You have done so much

Helping children in trouble

Taking them through their illnesses

Helping their dreams always be good

And when a child dies

You escort them to Heaven

So please, little angel

You, more than anyone

Earned the right to be at peace

You deserve the feeling it will bring

The feeling of being blessed

XXVII/II/MMXXV

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Outside The Window

Outside The Window

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Looking outside my window

A thousand people gather

Carrying signs and chanting

Protesting today’s world

Are they right or wrong?

Who knows?

© Poem – XXIV/II/MMXXV

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Grandma’s White Velvet Palace

Grandma’s White Velvet Palace

by Lord R.e. Taylor

My finest memories were at my grandma’s house

It was way far out in a forest that she loved

Summer, spring, and fall were beautiful

But, for me, winter was always the best

Only then was her house no longer just a house

It became her palace, surrounded by white velvet

© Poem – XXIII/II/MMXXV

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A Holy Miracle

A Holy Miracle

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It took seven days to make the world

Trees, animals, and birds of all kinds

Then two people who created us all

From that first moment our world was blessed

Now, an eternity later, we still have semi-paradise

A lot of the trees, animals, and birds have gone

But so many remain to make the world beautiful

Our Maker sees that we have loved His creation

Sometimes He will reward us in unexpected ways

Giving us a halo to show that we are still a holy miracle

© Poem – XXI/II/MMXXV

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The Truth About Australia

The Truth About Australia

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Australia is so beautiful

Tropical forests go on forever

Plants not known anywhere else

Brightly colored flowers bloom

And grasses reach into the sky

So many animals, insects and birds

Life abounds in every meter

You must always be careful

Make sure you wear the right clothes

All Australians know the truth

Everything in Australia wants to kill you

So just stay locked in your car

You may be safe 

But that is not guaranteed

© Poem – XIX/II/MMXXV

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The King Of The Forest

The King Of The Forest

by Lord R.e.Taylor

It takes so much

Performing everyday

Walking around

Sometimes playing with toys

Hoping someone would throw you a treat

You may have a friend or two

Other than that you are alone

Just wandering around a concrete cell

You pretend to be happy

You may not know how your kind lives

But then again maybe you do

And in those few moments you do relax

It is possible that you dream

You may dream of forests and salmon fishing

You dream of hibernating through the winter months

And you dream of all of the cubs running around you

When you do I am sure that you will smile

That is who you were meant to be

The true king of the forest

© Poem – XVIII/II/MMXXV

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The Lost Hero

The Lost Hero

by Lord R.e. Taylor

You were so famous at one time

Did so many fantastic things

Actually, you changed the world

Yet everyone ignored you

Giving credit to others

People who never did anything

You finally lost all your pride

Locking yourself into your room

You died sick and all alone

Even then the government harassed you

Stealing any evidence of your creations

Even so after long a time after you died

Everyone knows who you were and what you did

Nicola Tesla is who made the world what it is

And now he is the hero he should have always been

© Poem XVIII/II/MMXXV

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The Beauty Of A Volcano

The Beauty Of A Volcano

by Lord R.e. Taylor

The scene is so pretty

Fire bursting out from the bowels of Hell

Dancing in the air to their own rhythm

Its smoke also reaches Heaven

Touching the home of God Himself

Pumice and obsidian spread for miles

Settling as a silent reminder as to events

While red-hot burning lava turns everything to ash

Destroying so very much but still saving history

Some towns have been preserved forever

All because a volcano erupted so long ago

And that is one we will always remember

© Poem – XVII/II/MMXXV

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Mount Mee, Queensland

Mount Mee, Queensland

By Lord R.e. Taylor

There is a little town

Barely a glitch on a map

Hidden away from the world

It is a beautiful place

With magnificent valleys

However, it is not a place to take a young lady

The name is far too suggestive

How could you ever ask a sweet girl

To go away for the day to Mount Mee

© Poem – XV/II/MMXXV

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