Poems by Douglas
Douglas Raeside
A Kind of Magic
Internal energy, magical plight,
Scare poor humans, mental fright.
Active mind, love to share.
Others tired, seem not to care.
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Extraverted magic, that powers my soul,
Kind of energy, completes, makes me whole
Try not frighten, or even scare,
Like uncontrollable, energetic bear.
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So magic, I share a bit at time,
Not scare or frighten, internal mine.
Share love of life, yes to all,
Even to those, who won’t play ball.
A Dull Day
Grey sky, rain fall yet repeat,
Puddles splash, children’s feet.
Another day, dull day effect style,
Feeling down, repeat boredom mile.
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Birds do sing, no raincoat wear,
Bathe themselves, without a care.
Miserable faces, surrounded me,
A child’s heart, full of glee.
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Adults dull, like day so grey,
What’s the point, some do say.
Grey is mood, cold as stone,
Tired this rock, of populated alone
Barista
Serving all those customers all
Some milk, their preference call
A hot drop of tea and a chat
Kind people, gently tip hat.
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Quick wit, important people yes
Some not see royalty, blind I guess
A kind word, a gentle smile
Quick wit, humour all the while.
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Thanks to you, brighten our day
Break monotony, lighten grey
You cappuccino warriors, tea too
Serving us just part that you do
Hope
The smallest glimmer
Drowning man’s straw
Heart attached
Happy brain saw
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A human trait
Seen by faith
Those who believe
Yes, think it’s great.
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Enthusiasm seen by man
A heavenly gift, grace
Scientist say
Yes, from outer space
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We little beings
On beautiful rock
We must have hope
Time tested clock
Peace
In the air, yes in the breeze.
Gentle acceptance, accept with ease.
Tied to love, inner peace,
A gift bestowed, never to cease.
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Birds sing, song in soul,
An inner strength that makes us whole.
A gentle breeze, calm of thought,
A gift bestowed that cannot be bought.
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So spread some peace, like butter to toast,
To those who care, who love you most.
Give some thought to others, time,
For peace can wait, no matter the crime.
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Douglas Raeside is a member of Inklings Writing Group, meet on Tuesdays at 11am and on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Annebrook House Hotel. Mullingar. Aspiring and fun writers welcome.