An Apology of Sorts

I'm sorry that I ever cause you pain

with mad hours, mad messes, madness without end.

It is the only thing that keeps me sane.

You are the last of people I'd disdain

with slights and insults that I don't intend.

I'm sorry that I ever cause you pain.

Singledminded focus only reins

in impending chaos; comprehend--

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Clippity Cloppity
Rudolph the Reindeer
Short fuzzy antlers and
Bright shiny nose

Has lots of problems with
Proboscluminosity
Since all other reindeer
Can see that he glows

Pencil, pencil No. 2
Graphite, wood, a smidge of glue
Orange-yellow paint, a ferrule,
Pink eraser, if I err.  You'll
Always be my favorite writer--
The one I'll grip a little tighter.

--by me.

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“Another Myth Discredited”

A happy ending some foresee,
but I don’t think I’d trust too far
in fairy tales-It seems to me
Evil always leaves a scar.

Once before it took those near
me-this time who will pay the price?
Though others hope in me I fear
Lightning must strike twice.

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I figure I'd better get this up before July. Pre-HBP ( Read more... )

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