Jim Yerman Poems

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From Mrs. Smith To Betty Crocker

Years ago in the program I was teaching every Thanksgiving do or die
I would enter my class in a contest to bake the most delicious pumpkin pie.

I would find the most delectable recipes and only the finest ingredients would I choose
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462.
I Heard The Willow Weep

When I was young my family would walk, Mom, Dad my brothers and me.
Ending up at one of our favorite spots by the lake under a weeping willow tree.
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463.
Merry Christmas Eve

I love Christmas Day with the giving of gifts, and believing in make-believe
But I also love the days that lead up to it and most notably Christmas Eve.
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464.
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of my friends, I hope all your wishes came true
But I have to ask if you’re reading this rhyme, What is the matter with you?
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465.
Happy December 26

Happy Day after Christmas; like Christmas it’s a day filled with merriment and laughter
But one that has the marked disadvantage of arriving on the day after.

December 26 is one of those unlucky days that tries to be brave and save face
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466.
Killer Squirrels?

Deborah tells me I’m paranoid but let me give my theory a whirl
I believe we must be very weary of our little friend the squirrel.

(Did you notice how I said little friend, I am exercising much discretion
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467.
The Roach

Yesterday I defended my theory about squirrels and how dangerous they can be
Only to find there are some people out there who disagree with me.

To those still under their magical spell, my heart goes out to you
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468.
Some Odd Moments Of 2013

Any look back at 2013 wouldn’t be quite complete
Unless we looked at some of the moments we hope not to repeat...

He didn’t break any laws (although it was a moral misdemeanor)
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469.
The Wings Of Time

Time is often hard to comprehend, for she can be our enemy or she can be our friend.
She can mark the joy that welcomes a beginning or the sorrow that envelopes an end.

We all have similar experiences sharing the joy of a special day
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Innocence

One of my favorite attributes of children, when I see it I feel blessed,
Is the enthusiastic, unbridled innocence with which they all possess.

A child will sing uninhibitedly before he realizes there’s a song.
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