A FRIEND’S CONCERN
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My friend, Karen, said to me,
Why do you frown sadly…
I didn’t know
My consternation showed,
BUT–apparently!
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I was puzzled by the cards in her teeth
Which she took out to speak…
Move eyebrows a tad
And I must look sad,
To know I’m really not…is relief!
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Unusual ’cause she rarely speaks,
Just smiles as out she streaks…
Tis a pleasure to know
I’m remembered so,
Because of my facial mystique!
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–Jonathan Caswell
PRESENTS HERSELF
She presents herself in front of me,
Asking about my wife…
Engaging in small talk pleasantly
Making me a part of her life.
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It’s not an obligation
But a friendly “keep in touch”…
Showing consideration
That always means so much.
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She could have, like others,
Ignored me by now…
Content with more important folk
To enhance her career flow!
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I’m not exactly little
But sure am a guy…
So nice being remembered,
Some day I’ll ask her why.
–Jonathan Caswell
UNFRAMED….BUT VALUED
A “thank you” hangs on my wall,
From a neighbor thankful for all…
Of a poet’s kindness
Her dog to address,
A worthy addition to our hall.
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Her handwriting is just fine,
A bigger sight finer than mine…
No need for cards,
Sensitive bards
Are happy to be kept in mind!
–Jonathan Caswell
By the Mighty Mumford 