Category Archives: Poetry I Wrote

The Kindness Connection

Posted on March 22, 2013 by russtowne

It happens every time I experience Love in Action Whether it’s Kindness to me From me Or to others by others I feel a connection To humankind The spirit within me And the universe That makes my heart smile Fills … Continue reading →

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The Miracle That’s You

Posted on March 21, 2013 by russtowne

“I’m realistic. I expect miracles.” (Source: Online Wellness Network) There was a time I was so blind That I couldn’t see The miracles around me What a surprise When I opened my eyes And my mind to find Miracles of … Continue reading →

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Spring Is Doing Her Thing

Posted on March 18, 2013 by russtowne

Like a shy but beautiful young lady, Spring is slowly revealing her glorious beauty And vibrant spirit in ever-more-colorful ways For all the world to see a little more each day. Love, Russ

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Jonathan? Is That You?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by russtowne

I saw something blur by It was high in the sky And quite an amazing show As I stood on the shore far below. It was a bright white bird with glowing wings The fastest seagull I’ve ever seen. He … Continue reading →

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Love Always and Forever!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by russtowne

This year I decided to create my own Valentines’ Day card for My Beloved. Here’s what it said: To My Beloved on Valentine’s Day We started as kids playing in the street In basketball you were hard to beat I … Continue reading →

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Lovers’ Day for Lonely Hearts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by russtowne

This post and poem are dedicated to everyone who will be alone and wish they weren’t on Valentine’s Day. Love, Russ Lovers’ Day for Lonely Hearts This is for all the lonely hearts Who are apart this Lover’s Day. For … Continue reading →

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Back In the Flow

Posted on February 11, 2013 by russtowne

When I make plans Life often intrudes But I believe that Is just an excuse When I focus on things That help me to grow I find all kinds of time To get back in the flow I make time … Continue reading →

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What One Does When They Do

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

When one falls down again and again Getting back up is an important start But it’s what one does when they do That’s a better measure of their heart! –Russ Towne

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Gossip Machines

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

I try not to feed Gossip Machines As they are often Untrue and mean I can’t say I never fed them Because that would be untrue In my weaker moments I gossiped Though I now work hard not to Gossip … Continue reading →

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The Herd

Posted on February 8, 2013 by russtowne

In the piece below I was able to combine two of my favorite passions, investing and poetry. Russ The Herd Following the herd has kept people alive For many thousands of years. But they tend to forget in investing That … Continue reading →

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