Category Archives: Poetry I Wrote

Where Do Dreams Go To Die

Posted on December 10, 2012 by russtowne

Where do dreams go to die? It could be an awful terrible place. But don’t caterpillars turn into butterflies? And drops of water become snowflakes? Perhaps dreams are like that too When they’re crushed and all seems lost. Maybe they … Continue reading →

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In That Instant

Posted on December 3, 2012 by russtowne

Two lonely strangers on opposite walls Of a room full of partying people Each of the lonely hearts wondering How soon they could go Without being rude. They felt they didn’t really fit in With this popular raucous crowd. There … Continue reading →

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“A Heart Like A Stormy Sea”

Posted on December 2, 2012 by russtowne

As I just read the phrase “a heart like a stormy sea” in the interesting article below, this came to me: A Heart Like A Stormy Sea He had a heart like a stormy sea Crashing and pounding on rocky … Continue reading →

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The Battle Outside My Window

Posted on November 28, 2012 by russtowne

A mighty battle raged outside my window I was witness to the awesome show Between the clouds, wind, rain, and sun The combatants fought on unwilling to run Clouds and wind were fickle allies In the ever-changing skies First fought … Continue reading →

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Last Dance

Posted on November 20, 2012 by russtowne

They clung tightly Knowing that if they leapt It would be forever Flirted with each other for months Waiting for just the right moment For the ultimate release Then the magic moment came And in a reckless rush They simply … Continue reading →

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Blessed Day

Posted on November 18, 2012 by russtowne

I dream of the blessed day when humanity awakens from its terrible nightmare and begins to fight for peace with as much ferocity, tenacity, and heroism as we’ve fought our wars. –Russ Towne

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Rain

Posted on November 16, 2012 by russtowne

Liquid smoke Ever-changing Ethereal and ephemeral Whispering wisps Bellowing billows Fading away Rain. –Russ Towne

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An Ode To Hairietta L. Pawturr

Posted on November 15, 2012 by russtowne

(This ode is in reference to the story in my last post.) Ode to Hairietta L.Pawturr Hairietta L. Pawturr Is a cat who’s REALLY “liked” Two kids beat their father’s challenge When their Facebook “Likes” spiked. The End (of this … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Music

Posted on November 7, 2012 by russtowne

“The Earth has music for those who listen.” –Wm Shakespeare From the rhythm of ocean waves To the dance by sun and moon Everything has a cadence If we listen for its tune. –Russ Towne

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Enchanted

Posted on November 4, 2012 by russtowne

Some folks say there’s too much silence When out in the country If only they could hear All the sounds that inspire me The leaves on each tree do their own little dance As they sway to every tune When … Continue reading →

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