She Spread Her Wings (Quatrain)
She spread her wings
To touch the sky
Just as I was
Passing her by
I saw beauty
As her wings spread
It was lightly
That I must tread
Her wings were sleek
And long and smooth
I loved the way
They flapped in groove
Oh great eagle
Who caught my eye
I shed a tear
And had to sigh
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I Hope Its Gas (Quatrain)
I Hope Its Gas (Quatrain)
I don't know how much longer
I can go on
I've had these pains in my chest
But now they're gone
Although there are times they hurt
The pangs are pure
Maybe I should get checked out
Is there a cure
If I have a heart attack
It may be best
I can leave this cold cruel world
And I can rest
I guess only time will tell
I hope its gas
Then again if it isn't
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At Night
I see you
Walking these streets
At night
Alone and hungry
In search of a meal
I too
Am like you
Though I don’t hide
In the shadows
Sometimes
I pull out one of my cardboard signs
You know the ones
The ones with all the lies
Vietnam vet
Homeless
Will work for food
But what else can I do
I can’t play guitar
Or sing for the life of me
Yet I do get by
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You're My Lucero (Quatrain)
The night is my curse
For I can not sleep
All is calm and clear
And my thoughts are deep
You are on my mind
As you always are
You're my Lucero
That is my bright star
I can't help wonder
How on earth you are
I'll always love you
Weather near or far
You are my heart's beat
You will always be
Is it fantasy
Or do you love me
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Adios Mis Compadres Y Comadres (Soneto de Shakespiriana)
Adios mis compadres y comadres
Me tengo que ir lejos de aqui
Porque ya llego la hora del mes
Y ya no puedo oir mas de ti
Ojala que me regreso pronto
Pero no tengo ningun idea
Porque tengo que pensar de todo
Depende en que mis ojos veia
Regreso muy pronto Si Dios quiere
Y podemos seguir entre la pas
Nos puede ir bien con algun suerte
Podemos seguir escribiendo mas
Todo los dias escribo letras
Todo los dias te mando cartas
Edwin Tanguma (10/1/2011)
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Not Cured By A Pill
You know that I love you
And I always will
You are my affliction
Not cured by a pill
Will a time ever come
We'll just wait and see
When you will be able
To love only me
You will have all my love
Of this I promise
I write you this poem
Its sealed with a kiss
How much more must we wait
I hope it's not long
Just know that I love you
So sing me a song
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I Don't Think That I'll Ever Be Famous
I don't think that I'll ever be famous
Like those delicious cookies by Amos
Nor do I think that I will ever cry
At least I'll know that I really did try
My poems are filled with simplicity
And some of them contain some empathy
Many were composed with a simple write
For most of them were written late at night
In a way I am glad that I am free
With no worries about trying to be
I hope some people like my simple verse
And in most of them I tried not to curse
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Will You Please Stay (Free Verse)
Will You Please Stay (Free Verse)
You stole my heart
And caused me to sway
The love I feel
Will not go away
What have you done
To make me feel this way
To God above
I hope and pray
That you and I
Will be one day
I don’t know what else
I should do or say
Without you near
My life is grey
Everyday I wonder
If you’re okay
While you and I
Live far away
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My Beating Heart Is Cinched (Quatrain)
Your scent fills my nostrils
It reminds me of spring
Its new love in the air
And of all that it brings
Oh what an aroma
There's no other like it
'Tis one I can't avoid
I fall into a fit
Oh why I ask my self
Must we be torn in two
Why on Earth can't I stop
Thinking so much of you
Why did I let you in
Deep inside of my soul
Every since I did
My heart has turned to coal
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Unknown
It makes me laugh
When I see others
Take credit for my words
And at times I get pissed
When I start to think
Who in the hell do the think they are
But I guess that is the cost
For me remaining in the shadows
Not wanting to be known
Who in the hell
Do these a*ho* think they are
Low life f*n* scum
Want to be poets
Who can’t even find
Their own voice
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