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No Simple Thank You

By Mark Roberts

Published January 17, 2017

I didn't know That going to my new school Would mean four long nights Away from you. I didn't know...
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Grandma

By Mark Roberts

Published January 11, 2017

I saw a hot air balloon this morning And immediately thought of you Every time I am on the hill...
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The Crash

By Mark Roberts

Published December 21, 2016

I can't remember the crash, Only closing my eyes, A falling feeling rushing through me, As if I were sinking...
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Coming into the Light

By Mark Roberts

Published December 16, 2016

(for Cameron) Looking down at the Little wrinkled face and The mop of black hair in my arms, I felt...
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Treasure Box

By Mark Roberts

Published December 13, 2016

Born in northern forests of Australia centuries ago And carved from yellow jarrah, My wooden treasure box Holds secrets of...
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Diego

By Mark Roberts

Published December 5, 2016

Living in a world full Of selfishness and wealth, I feel the need to do something, Reach out to others....
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Morning Walk

By Mark Roberts

Published November 29, 2016

The acorn woodpecker's Thump on the tree And the owl's hidden hoot Fill my ears as I walk Through forest...
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No Simple Thank You

Poem Published January 17, 2017 By Mark Roberts

I didn't know That going to my new school Would mean four long nights Away from you. I didn't know I would miss your scratchy face When you kiss me, Wrestling on the bed, Climbing on your back Or int...
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Grandma

Poem Published January 11, 2017 By Mark Roberts

I saw a hot air balloon this morning And immediately thought of you Every time I am on the hill I yell "Hi Grandma!" As loud as I can I look at the ancient hilltop tree How its branch is pointing To...
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The Crash

Poem Published December 21, 2016 By Mark Roberts

I can't remember the crash, Only closing my eyes, A falling feeling rushing through me, As if I were sinking under water. But there was none, just rocks. My eyes wouldn't open.
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Coming into the Light

Poem Published December 16, 2016 By Mark Roberts

(for Cameron) Looking down at the Little wrinkled face and The mop of black hair in my arms, I felt excited, holding a baby For the first time. Peeking through tired eyes, he tried To behold the newn...
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Treasure Box

Poem Published December 13, 2016 By Mark Roberts

Born in northern forests of Australia centuries ago And carved from yellow jarrah, My wooden treasure box Holds secrets of its own. Felled for ballast on sailing ships, It traveled over distant ocean...
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Diego

Poem Published December 5, 2016 By Mark Roberts

Living in a world full Of selfishness and wealth, I feel the need to do something, Reach out to others. Two-year-old Diego Calls out to me, His picture spanning the miles From faraway Guatemala.
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Morning Walk

Poem Published November 29, 2016 By Mark Roberts

The acorn woodpecker's Thump on the tree And the owl's hidden hoot Fill my ears as I walk Through forest on a Sun-filled morning Canadian geese calls Sound like laughter As they fly into the Lake wit...
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