Jerry was a dreamer & a schemer of a man Always coming up w/all sorts of plans Some of his plans, they weren’t worth spit but the thinking bulb in his mind was always lit he’d do anything he could to get food & make rent from selling costume jewelry down at the local fleaContinue reading “Jerry”
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A Ticket To New Orleans
The last few dollars in his pocket paid for a ticket to New Orleans He went there with determination, chasing down a dream He played harmonica, he played the guitar & piano too He went to Louisiana cause he knew it was a mecca for the blues He worked hard to make it, each nightContinue reading “A Ticket To New Orleans”
A Dream That Won’t Fade
John had always dreamed of Broadway, and a life upon the stage but life took some twists & turns that he did not anticipate Now he’s a banker down in Georgia, some would say he’s got it made Still, he thinks back, as he’s approaching middle age He’s wondering if he should try one moreContinue reading “A Dream That Won’t Fade”
Graduation Day
A young man walked his graduation floor Wondering what the future had in store Full of his passions, hopes & dreams & the strength & courage to spread his wings Thanks to wonderful teachers who were willing To prepare him for anything By:J.N.R Dutton
Ring of Fire
A ring of fire in an otherwise jet black sky the ring itself was pretty bright That’s what I remember from my dream last night It’s stuck in my mind Beyond that, a little hard to describe By:J.N.R Dutton
Joy
When you dedicate your soul to a dream, & I’m not talking about a fleeting fantasy, I mean something meaningful, concrete…something you’re totally driven to complete, when you see it fulfilled, success achieved, it’s amazing just how much joy it can bring By:J.N.R Dutton
Neon Rainbow Dreams
Came from Texas originally Spent a great deal of time Trying to break free From small town monotony Went out to L.A. @ Seventeen Chasing neon rainbow dreams By:J.N.R Dutton
Dog Work
He had many false starts, broken hearts & broken dreams He knew too well that the world could be mean but he polished his talents until they gleamed & worked like a dog, knew that’s what was needed & finally at last, he succeeded By: J.N.R Dutton
Tennessee (Micro-Poetry)
His heart’s down in Jacksonville, but his soul’s in Tennessee That’s where he’s always felt that he was born to be By: J.N.R Dutton
Dream Poetry
Ever had a poem come to you in a dream? In case you’re wondering, I mean literally, I ask because it happens to me, occasionally, though actually, it’s more often lately It’s always a little weird to me By: J.N.R Dutton
