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charm against boredom
Petals of narcissus after a storm Placed by the roots of an uprooted corm Miniature bulbs of grape hyacinth Neatly arranged at the base of a plinth Ready for planting again in the fall There to ensure that my life’s never dull.
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bedtime stories
Myths of the world largely unknown To the masses will ne’er be shown Some are forgot till the night dawns Bedtime stories told through dad’s yawns Haunt memories in remembered dreams Stories that were more than they seem Wisdom of ages told in a tale As three little sailors set sail Winken goes first into the night Followed by Blinken with nary a fight Finally Nod lays down his head Legends of old tuck them in bed.