Category Archives: Poetry I Wrote

Come Caress the Deepest Parts of Me

Posted on May 7, 2019 by russtowne

The Deepest Parts of Me Flowers say To hummingbirds and bees, “Come caress The deepest parts of me. My perfumed petals Are open wide. Please fly to me And come inside.” –Russ Towne   May your days be filled with … Continue reading →

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Irony

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

The irony Is not lost on me That no matter How hard I try I’ll never know How long I’ll live Until the day I die.   With Love, Russ

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An Appreciating Asset

Posted on March 30, 2017 by russtowne

Our love is an appreciating asset. The more we appreciate it, The greater our love becomes. With Love, Russ

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Peculiar Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by russtowne

Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection.   With Love, Russ

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Glitter and Glue

Posted on March 26, 2017 by russtowne

Of couples I’ve seen Way more than a few Where one is the glitter The other’s the glue. With Love, Russ  

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Inside

Posted on September 21, 2016 by russtowne

The sweetest fruit most full of flavor Awaits inside our hearts to savor. With Love, Russ

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What Do You Think?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by russtowne

I’m continuing to play this weekend on my book of poetry the working title for which has been Glimpses (as in “Glimpses of my Heart and Spirit.” You can see some of my poetry at  Grateful Man’s Poetry I’m attempting to put my … Continue reading →

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“Where a Hippo Flies”

Posted on March 19, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve just decided to publish a book of poetry for young children titled: Where a Hippo Flies Poetry for those See the World through Young Eyes It will include several of my rhyming story poems and perhaps two or three … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Dance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by russtowne

I usually post my poetry on my poetry blog A Grateful Man’s Poetry at A Grateful Man’s Poetry rather than this one but in this case my heart whispered to include it on this site as well, and I’ve learned to listen … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Blessing

Posted on March 6, 2016 by russtowne

What a beautiful blessing That each sunset’s delight Brings the glorious birth Of another new night! — Russ Towne If you enjoyed this poem I invite you to check out eight other new ones I wrote and posted at A … Continue reading →

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