Toothless
Tommy Taylor Thomas so happy and true.
Always told his toothbrush adieu.
Enjoys eating candy and sweets.
Slowly his teeth deplete.
Full of guck and grim
He never even brushed before bedtime.

One day Tommy Taylor Thomas will learn.
Never to enjoy mouthwashes burn.
Everyday another bon bon and twix
He’ll never know what the tooth fairy’s got in her bag of tricks

He ate candy by the bucket.
Even importing candy from Nantucket.
His tummy would toss and turn.
Maybe one day Tommy Taylor Thomas will learn.

Another stomach ache and upset stomach later.
His mouth started slowly turning into a moon crater.
Gaps in his gums started to form.
The tear drops from his eyes caused a storm.

Tommy Taylor Thomas once a happy child.
Now toothless, Tommy Taylor Thomas never smiled.
It was a little too late for Tommy Taylor Thomas.
Hopefully you will never break the brushing your teeth promise.

Crayon Poem

Shared Memories

A place in time.
New house, new home.
New family, thrown together.
Bumps in the night,
An unexpected visitor.
Memories to tell,
Forcing those to listen.

Awake, in a familiar place.
Home or was it?
Little girl dark hair, big brown eyes.
Playing like any little girl.
Thud
Bang
Unaware of what’s coming.
Frozen, trapped in her memory.

A man appears tall, thing, square face.
Dark piercing eyes filled with rage.
Bang
Little girl is frightened, trying to hide.
The skeleton thin man grabs her.
Grasps her little body by the neck.
His face so twisted and dark.
Demented dark eyes locked on the girls.

A sudden scream and silence.

Awake, on my green coach sweating in a panic.
Little girl warns them now and again.
Not alone, he’s here too. Lurking in the shadows
Trying every night unexpectedly.

“Beware,” she warns.

A dream, a nightmare. It’s our reality.
The little girl with red eyes waits to play.
Just wanting a friend, warns with flicking lights.

“Beware, I’m Elizabeth and I may not always play nice.” She cautions.
Her memory shared and linked with us forever.
Mysterious man hides in the back of the house,
Leaving room for the little girl to roam.
Bleeding eyes,
Nightmares.
Slamming doors,
Cool breezes.
Scratches and whispers.
Everyday they remind everyone,



We are here, this is our home.
We want you out.
Welcome new play things.
Don’t be frightened.

Sincerely,



Your invisible companion.

Peasant Wedding Poem

Emma:

Ever since I’ve come here I have been an outsider.
Lost in a sea of twirling, soar feet and big egos.
Back home I was the best, but now I’m just the
ugly duckling in a twisted version of Swans Lake.
Everyone thought I’d make it far, and be the best.
Well, I’m here. I think it looked better the brochure.
Too many attitudes, secrets overshadow my ability to be happy.
I am happy for the opportunity, but most others here could careless.
Surrounded by rich kids with their noses in the air.
I wish I could high kick them in the face, I’d laugh at least.

I try really hard, but Mr. Hibiki Hideyoshi doesn’t notice.
He’s too busy being consumed by the movements and grace
of Aailyah’s body. How disgusting, a man of his age.
Ignoring the rest of us, for her; just because of her.
Word’s can not describe how much she aggravates me.
All I want is to fit in and achieve the level of greatness
that I know I am destined for. This has been my dream, but
what kind of dream is this? One where everyone backstabs
and smiles deceitfully. After being at this school for a while
I have met Aailyah, undecided on whether I liked her or not.
She was aware of our teachers gawking problem, but our
Teacher was the best, and she wanted to be the best.
I admired her in that way, she had drive and tolerance.
.
I started to think that I wasn’t so alone in this big city.
A southern lady like me was not knowledgeable of these streets.
While stumbling the streets after class I ran into a girl who
was in my class. I slammed the door and she screamed so loud
I almost wet myself. Her shriek could of made glass break, it
sounded as if she saw a plane about to crash into the earth.
She was petrified. I couldn’t help myself I laughed, and oddly enough
she did too. A newly found friendship was formed that day.
Sue was her name and being a tom boy was her game. She hated
the enormous skirts of our tutus and the feminine ties around our waists.
She was unusual and unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Which is probably
Why we became such magnificent friends. Newly found friendships,
I ended up not being as alone as I thought. After opening my eyes
I saw what remarkable dancers everyone was. I was being challenged,
but I challenged myself harder than any teacher could.

Intelligence Test Poem

Betrayl

I'll breath fire,
where you stand.
Trapping you into
a corner.
You'll eat bullets,
from the barrel of
my shotgun.
Try and hide,
you won't get very far.
My ax will brush in
between your teeth.
Cleaning in-between the lies
that you've told.

The Widow

Forever My Everything

I hear your voice, but your not there.
While lying in bed I can feel your arms
wrap around my body. A strong embrace
I long for, but will never feel again.
My love,
I miss you.
I need you so much that I can barely
get out of bed. You said you’d be
back later that night. Just a night out
with your best friend. Your friend,
just an average Joe from the look of him.
Nothing special, or so I thought.

Fishing, something you’ve always enjoyed.
I never understood the way that waiting
on a boat just sitting there gave you such joy.
It gave your friend joy, it gave him pleasure
To murder you in cold blood. He dumped
Your lifeless body into the ocean.
Betrayal and anger must have filled your eyes.
Did you have time to feel hate?

He had time to contemplate the way that
he’d end your life. I have time for hate,
I feel no spec of understanding to what he has done.
You were there for him, for his pain of his divorce
And he takes it out on you, his bestfriend.
You were not like me though, you were not angry.
Never once did you get angry, I never understood
You like that. But I always admired that about you.

I’ve always said I would try not to be angry.
I’ve always used the excuse I am stubborn.
I am, and you know the better than anyone.
But, there’s one thing that you knew though,
That I would do anything for you;
I’d always try my best, just for you.
Nothing was too great, and nothing could be too hard

They read your will today. I sat in our lawyer’s office
in the oversized leather chairs in front of a large
dark wooden desk. I’ve never come here alone,
you were always by my side, you were my rock.
What the lawyer told me was tough to listen to.
You must be hell-bent on breaking me of this habit.
For stated in your will it said:


To my loving wife:

I don’t know how long I have on this earth,
but I must tell you that the time I’ve had
that I have been blessed. To be with
someone who has such passion and strength
I am a lucky man. Not knowing when I will
go, just remember that I love you.
And no matter how far away I am from you
that I am always in your heart.
Try to be strong for the kids, they’ll need you.
And I know that you’ll need them more.
I want to ask you to do something for me.
My darling, I wish to be cremated.
I want to be surrounded by the endless
waves and wildlife of the ocean.
My love for you is endless and I want to
have my life celebrated and remembered
Spread my ashes over the tranquil Indian Ocean.
It’s so beautiful there, remember our honeymoon?
Revisit it for me, and spread my ashes.
It’ll be our last rendezvous together.
Remember my love,
Always forgive, and understand that something’s
are out of your hands. Use your temper for good
not for hate. Share your passion with the world.
Just always remember that I love you.

After his will was read my mind ran wild.
I love you too, but you upset me, is all I could think.
Damn, you are right. But how could you understand,
If you were in my shoes you’d be in the same boat that I am.
You would make me return to the Mahe Islands in Seychelles.
I will go, of course you know I would. I don’t want to, but
I have no choice, I adore you even though you push my buttons.

Fear, is something I know I have to face. I’d rather avoid it,
I’d rather be here with you with Sebastian and Skye.
I want our family back but I can’t live like that, you’re right.
For you and our family I’ll be strong. But don’t expect me to
Be happy about it, remember that I am stubborn and stubborn
Is what I know best.

My love,

I miss you always, our children miss you.
Home’s where the heart is and I’m in yours like you are in mine.
Never far away. We went to the Indian Ocean, once again
Surrounded by the beauty of the view, it was breathtaking.
I could feel your presence in the gusts of wind.
A silent I love you, and thank you floats to my ears.
Rest in peace my darling, I’ll always love you.