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21. The Butterfly
- By Rick Hunter
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016
I am constantly amazed by the simple beauty of all that is around us. All we need to do is to sit and be aware of the simple gifts of nature.

Beauty Of A Butterfly In Nature

The butterfly is a thing to behold,
with colors more beautiful than gold.

Flying hour by hour,

The butterfly is a thing to behold,
with colors more beautiful than gold.

Flying hour by hour,
going from flower to flower.

Oh, how I enjoy your beauty butterfly,
as I sit and watch you flutter by.
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22. A Teacher
- By Mridulika Ganguly
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015
A teacher is like a candle that burns itself to light the world of others, the one who builds the pillars of a nation, so we should respect teachers.

Poem Sharing The Power Of A Teacher

A teacher introduces us to a new vision of life,
to make us as sharp as a knife.

Someone who gives us a new sight,

A teacher introduces us to a new vision of life,
to make us as sharp as a knife.

Someone who gives us a new sight,
to make us reach the greatest height,
to give us the greatest flight.

So a teacher
makes a human being
the most intelligent and
respectable creature.
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23. Childhood
- By Aniket Jangam
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2016
While going through hectic times for a couple of years, my little mind lingered to the innocent, ecstatic days of my childhood, which provoked me to write up this short poem and many others like it about life, the changing times, the changing people, and the way it all affects us! I would love to be able to live our old days yet again and do the things we missed out in the past!

Missing The Simple Joys Of Childhood

Going back to the time, doing all that I want,
Just living up my life, getting all that I can't!

Great was the childhood, innocent were the smiles.

Going back to the time, doing all that I want,
Just living up my life, getting all that I can't!

Great was the childhood, innocent were the smiles.
Walking through the woods was better than today's long drive of miles!

Getting nostalgic at the sight of old places,
Feeling the magic of love, affection and kisses.

Wish I could be selfless and joyous once again
And forget the mess that ends up only in pain!
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24. The Song Of Wind
- By Natalia Huja
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2017
I wrote this poem because spring has gone and summer has arrived.

Spring Turning Into Summer

Wind is like peace.
A swaying song it sings.
Drifting away in the summer wind.
Dancing grass in the field,

Wind is like peace.
A swaying song it sings.
Drifting away in the summer wind.
Dancing grass in the field,
Flowers sing a windy song.
Good night, wind.
Spring has gone, summer is here.
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25. To Ashes
- By Robert Durdle
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015
This is a poem I wrote at a very young age when I was "green" and full of imagination.

Life Is Like A Fire

Life is like a fire.
If you can't control your flame,
You're bound to be burned.

Life is like a fire.
If you can't control your flame,
You're bound to be burned.
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26. Allow Me To Dream
- By Jeff Mynatt
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2017
I'm retired military who spent 32 years preparing and actively participating in wars. I just have to believe in my heart that there are worlds beyond our own were beings exist in peace. This poem came to me while I was standing alert in Kuwait while gazing at the multitude of stars shinning above me.

World Of Peace And Love

As I look across a field of green,
I dream.
I look to the stars and wonder just how far,
and I dream.

As I look across a field of green,
I dream.
I look to the stars and wonder just how far,
and I dream.
I dream of worlds beyond where peace and love are one,
and so I dream.
If worlds like that exist and can live in heavenly bliss,
why can't we?
Allow me to dream
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27. Memories
- By Carley.Ruggles
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2011
I wrote this remembering that my father and grandfather both sexually abused me, and I realized that I could move on.

Moving Beyond Bad Memories

Memories, memories
I have had.
Some were good, though most were bad.
Physical and sexual abuse occurred

Memories, memories
I have had.
Some were good, though most were bad.
Physical and sexual abuse occurred
And madness and sadness reoccurred.
I feel as though I'm on display as the messed up school girl here to stay,
but they will never know
how I will grow
and be someone someday.
So look at me in dismay
and you discourage me for the last time today.
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28. Love Is Better Than Hate
- By Poppy Cooke
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2009
This short poem personally tells me that life needs living to the fullest! I wrote this poem because of how I feel so strongly about people wasting their lives away when they have so much more they could be doing with their lives.

Poem About Living A Full Life

Don't judge a book by its cover.
Love is better than hate.

Life's too short to waste opportunities

Don't judge a book by its cover.
Love is better than hate.

Life's too short to waste opportunities
you have the chance to take.

One day you could be alive and the next you could be dead,
so keep your head held high with a big smile on your face!
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29. Fly!
- By Linette
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2016
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heart's creative desire to help uplift God's beautiful world with a short, simple poem offering a positive and caring vibration. I pray for an abundance of God's infinite blessings, health, peace and wonderful creativity to you all, dear friends.

A Positive Take On Living Life

Open heart and open mind,
On a journey of a lifetime.
Love and respect all,
Get back up when you fall.

Open heart and open mind,
On a journey of a lifetime.
Love and respect all,
Get back up when you fall.
Beat your drum like only you can;
You're already part of the band!
Shoulders back, head held high,
Smile on. Ready...set...fly!
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30. My Love Is Gone
- By Ralph P Quinonez
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019
The hardest thing is losing the love you have.

I No Longer Feel Whole

Lord, hear my prayer oh so dear.
My heart is aching; my mind isn't clear.
My love has left me; it hurts my soul.
Without that love, I don't feel whole.

Lord, hear my prayer oh so dear.
My heart is aching; my mind isn't clear.
My love has left me; it hurts my soul.
Without that love, I don't feel whole.
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31. Relaxation
- By Polette
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015
The scene is at the beach alone, and it's quiet.

Poem Describing Relaxing At The Beach

The wind blows
I breathe deeply
I close my eyes so tight
I can barely see light

The wind blows
I breathe deeply
I close my eyes so tight
I can barely see light
It feels as if I float on thin air
It's relaxing, it's refreshing
It's peace, it's nature
It's as if I can fly
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32. Seeing Ourselves Clearly
- By Lauren Bowman
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2020
It’s difficult to take in the entirety of something
when you are standing inside of it.
Valleys are best seen from peaks.
Mountains from their bases.

It’s difficult to take in the entirety of something
when you are standing inside of it.
Valleys are best seen from peaks.
Mountains from their bases.
The ocean from the shore.
Perhaps this is why we rely on other’s eyes
to see ourselves clearly.
Perhaps this is why we struggle to wholly view
who we are.
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33. Those Who...
- By Marijke Theart
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2016
I am a South African girl, and I have been writing poems for 5 years now.

Those who judge are the ones who hurt the most.
Those who preach are the ones who got preached at the hardest.
Those who want to know everything are the ones who know the least.
Those who have anger are the ones who really do care.

Those who judge are the ones who hurt the most.
Those who preach are the ones who got preached at the hardest.
Those who want to know everything are the ones who know the least.
Those who have anger are the ones who really do care.
Those who have hurt are the ones who have nothing to be hurt with anymore.
Those who don't understand are the ones wanting to be understood.
Those who know no fear are the ones who are the most scared.
Those who don't believe are the ones wanting to be noticed.
Those who relate to this are the ones who need it the most.
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34. Smile, Rainbow, A Helping Hand
- By Michelle Ebel
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016
Everyone has their days when they just need to be themselves.

At times we need a little smile
or a rainbow big and bright.
At times we need a helping hand
to help us make things right.

At times we need a little smile
or a rainbow big and bright.
At times we need a helping hand
to help us make things right.

At times our belief in ourselves
will teach us how strong we are.
That smile, that rainbow, that helping hand.
Our beliefs will get us far.
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35. My Life
- By Kimberly L. Mixon
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2016
My life really hasn't been easy, and when it gets bad, I love to write my feelings down and transform them into poetry. Hope I can help uplift someone today.

Hardships In Life

My life hasn't been great,
But I've made it through.
My life hasn't been easy,
But God said, "I've got you."

My life hasn't been great,
But I've made it through.
My life hasn't been easy,
But God said, "I've got you."
My life hasn't been all I've wanted,
But I have all that I need.
For God so loved the world.
That's what puts my mind at ease.
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36. Still
- By Amber
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2013
Well, where do I start? I'm an 18-year-old girl who has depression. I write a lot of poems about what has happened to me in the past, and I write the "darker" poems. I had something horrible happen to me in September, so I write about that. Please enjoy my poems.

Short Dark Poem

The crow flies
People die
Souls are lost
Tears dry

The crow flies
People die
Souls are lost
Tears dry
Love fades
Blood stops dripping
The sun sets
Flowers turn to dust
People turn to stone
The crow freezes
And life stands still
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37. A Winter Eve
- By Irwin Mercer
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017
I've never found a time so peaceful as the evening of a fresh fallen snow.

Poem About A Peaceful Evening Snow

The crunching snow beneath my feet
Breaks the silence of the winter eve.
I hear the patter of beginning sleep
On my evening stroll, as others sleep.

The crunching snow beneath my feet
Breaks the silence of the winter eve.
I hear the patter of beginning sleep
On my evening stroll, as others sleep.

In the moonlight, the fresh snow glistens.
A snowy owl stops and listens.
A scampering mouse becomes his meal
As I head for home, off in the distance.
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38. Emotional Weather
- By Danni
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009
This poem was fun to write and it made my friend giggle on the rain line but yeah. I had fun. =]

A rainbow
Colours in the sky
Sunlight
Reflection in the window

A rainbow
Colours in the sky
Sunlight
Reflection in the window
Rain
Downpour of my heart
Storm
Anger letting go
Snow
Peaceful in the night
Fog
Troubles to get through

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39. Tribute To Dale Earnhardt Sr.
- By Mitchell Browder
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2011
I was in the Air Force and deployed to the Middle East the day Dale Earnhardt crashed. We were lucky enough to have a TV to see the race. Later that night, I sat in my bunk and wrote this for him.

I have built this machine with bleeding hands.
I have shaped it to slice the wind.
I have shined it with polish and sweat.
I have balanced it with feel

I have built this machine with bleeding hands.
I have shaped it to slice the wind.
I have shined it with polish and sweat.
I have balanced it with feel
and powered it with iron and steel.
I will become one with it and give it life.
I will know the wind like the falcon.
I will know speed like the cheetah.
I will not have fear
for this is where my spirit is free.
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40. In Heaven
- By Jo
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2007
A very close friend of mine has recently taken his life. This poem is something I wrote for his mother who I have grown up with, or should I say, watched me grow up.

Up in heaven,
They have someone new

At those gates,

Up in heaven,
They have someone new

At those gates,
He'll be waiting for you

Not just now,
We need you here

We'll all help you through
Each and every tear
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Short Poems - Page 2

21. The Butterfly

I am constantly amazed by the simple beauty of all that is around us. All we need to do is to sit and be aware of the simple gifts of nature.

22. A Teacher

A teacher is like a candle that burns itself to light the world of others, the one who builds the pillars of a nation, so we should respect teachers.

23. Childhood

24. The Song Of Wind

I wrote this poem because spring has gone and summer has arrived.

25. To Ashes

This is a poem I wrote at a very young age when I was "green" and full of imagination.

26. Allow Me To Dream

27. Memories

I wrote this remembering that my father and grandfather both sexually abused me, and I realized that I could move on.

28. Love Is Better Than Hate

This short poem personally tells me that life needs living to the fullest! I wrote this poem because of how I feel so strongly about people wasting their lives away when they have so much more they could be doing with their lives.

29. Fly!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my heart's creative desire to help uplift God's beautiful world with a short, simple poem offering a positive and caring vibration. I pray for an abundance of God's infinite blessings, health, peace and wonderful creativity to you all, dear friends.

30. My Love Is Gone

The hardest thing is losing the love you have.

31. Relaxation

The scene is at the beach alone, and it's quiet.

32. Seeing Ourselves Clearly

33. Those Who...

I am a South African girl, and I have been writing poems for 5 years now.

34. Smile, Rainbow, A Helping Hand

Everyone has their days when they just need to be themselves.

35. My Life

My life really hasn't been easy, and when it gets bad, I love to write my feelings down and transform them into poetry. Hope I can help uplift someone today.

36. Still

Well, where do I start? I'm an 18-year-old girl who has depression. I write a lot of poems about what has happened to me in the past, and I write the "darker" poems. I had something horrible happen to me in September, so I write about that. Please enjoy my poems.

37. A Winter Eve

I've never found a time so peaceful as the evening of a fresh fallen snow.

38. Emotional Weather

This poem was fun to write and it made my friend giggle on the rain line but yeah. I had fun. =]

39. Tribute To Dale Earnhardt Sr.

I was in the Air Force and deployed to the Middle East the day Dale Earnhardt crashed. We were lucky enough to have a TV to see the race. Later that night, I sat in my bunk and wrote this for him.

40. In Heaven

A very close friend of mine has recently taken his life. This poem is something I wrote for his mother who I have grown up with, or should I say, watched me grow up.