Annette Baldao
Quincy, Massachusettes, USA
Annette BaldaoQuincy, Massachusettes, USA |
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Annette has been writing poetry since early adolescence. She's currentlyemployed as an Executive Secretary in a national established insurancecompany based out of Boston, MA. Annette has been affiliated with the"National Library of Poetry" since the early 90's and has published anumber of writings with them since. She has been honored as a 3rd PlaceWinner" two years consecutive in annual contests, they've sponsored. Sheenjoys writing, is learning to play the electric bass and loves to "jam"."Songwriters, music, along with support from family and close friendsinfluence my writing". Annette is a Leo, bats right, catches right. |
The Dragon WithinEric is my friend.He makes animals out of wires and tubes. Sometimes, he draws on his head. I giggle. "Never fear the dragon" he says. I don't know what he means But, I say "Okay!" When we have the same "class", We make fun of Nurse Lloyd. (She has a big butt and funny color hair.) "Never fear the dragon" he says. I say "Okay!" I like it when he pushes me on the swing So my toes touch the clouds. Eric says I'm the prettiest girl he's ever known. Although I no longer have long bouncy ringlets To gather in a shiny pink ribbon. He also said he's punch me if I told! "Never fear the dragon" he says. I say "Okay!" Our hugs and secret smiles No matter how brief - help us through When the dragon's breath is near. "Never fear the dragon?" I ask. "That's right!" he says. Through the rivers of rain on the window I watch the swing sway crookedly in the wind. Nurse Lloyd said the dragon came for Eric today. (She has a big butt and funny color hair.) A smirk invades the tears of my loss. My toes may never touch the clouds again. I sigh! But in 3 months - more or less, They'll be running on top of them. I'll see my friend Eric And the dragon will be far behind. |