Duanep.55643's Poems

Here's the list of poems submitted by duanep.55643  —  There are currently 6 poems total — keep up the great work!

Together

Like an eager soldier I stood before you,
warned of the enemy that awaits me,
you armed me with your word.

The enemy smothered me like a blanket,
all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense
and the loving defense of your...

– by Duane Albert Peterson

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Together

Like an eager soldier I stood before you,
warned of the enemy that awaits me,
you armed me with your word.

The enemy smothered me like a blanket,
all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense,
and the loving defense of your...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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The Arrival

Though they never knew each other,
they were rich in love and spirit each
with the blood of the other.

Born of earthly fathers, their souls
created by one, their times were different but
their arrivals were planned.

We mourn our loss and...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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The Arrival

The Arrival

Though they never knew each other,
they were rich in love and spirit each
with the blood of the other.

Born of earthly fathers, their souls
created by one, their times were different but
their...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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added 1 year ago
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I Died this Morning

I DIED THIS MORNING

I returned from working the night shift this morning.
It was cool, crisp and sunny. As I do every morning, I drive by my son and his family’s house
and honked, as if to say “good morning.” Thinking of their beautiful family...

– by Duane Peterson

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I Died this Morning

I DIED THIS MORNING

I returned from working the night shift this morning.
It was cool, crisp and sunny. As I do every morning, I drive by my son and his family’s house
and honked, as if to say “good morning.” Thinking of their beautiful family...

– by Duane Peterson

 44 Views
added 1 year ago
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