Everyday the squirrels gather round-
AS I place peanuts upon the ground-
Sometimes theres'four-sometimes three-
They never lose sight of me-
They spot the bags of treats galore-
Eat the nuts and look for more-
Their little eyes look so sad-
Giving them nuts makes them glad-
They are not afraid as they look around-
Scouting for nuts upon the ground-
IT'S fun to see them eat and play-
AS I go about my day-
Their little faces light up my heart-
AS I feed them from the start-
I am indeed their friend-
Tossing peanuts is the trend-
They look for me everyday-
AS I go on my way-
Having fun all the way-
I love squirrels what can I say?
THE END

IF I could change the world where would I start?
I guess I'D place love in everyones' heart-
I'D paint a smile on everyones' face-
AS I traveled from place to place-
I'D spread happiness to all my friends-
Happiness forever until my life ends-
What a wonderful world this could be-
For everyone including you and me-
AH if only the world was a happy place-
There would be a smile on everyones' face-
Maybe one day when the final war ends-
WE all will come together as friends-
Then at last GODS' world will survive-
And it will be grand just to be alive-
One day our prayers will be answered with love-
From our great creator above-
THE END

There is too much violence in our world today-
WE need to end it today -I say
Violence serves no purpose I'M sure-
BUT for violence we need a cure-
There has to be a way to stop it now-
There has got to be a solution somehow-
THE END

When life has you down-turn to our GOD
When there is not even a glimmer of hope
TURN to our LORD
When your tomorrow does not look promising
Talk to our LORD with the use of prayers
When there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel-
Again confide in the LORD-
Any salvation is feasible with the help of our LORD-
When you feel anquish or anxious seek his guidance-
Allow our LORD  to cradle you in his arms and make you feel
whole again-
May GOD  look over you at all times -until you return home to HEAVEN-
GOD BLESS YOU
FROM RICH SATTANNI/POET

The holiday season is here-
Close to closing out the year-
CHRISTMAS trees decorated so bright-
Carolers singing throughout the night-
Kids waiting for SANTA  and his deer-
Mistletoes hanging just right there-
Presents under the tree just right-
Waiting to be opened this special night-
CHRISTMAS EVE  indeed has come-
Celebrated by everyone-
Outside the snowflakes fall-
Mistletoe hanging in the hall-
A wintry mix to make things bright-
ALL for this special night-
From my family with lots of cheer-
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR-

Too much violence on tv-
AT least it seems that way to me-
Shoot outs between the good and the bad-
IN  real life shoot outs are sad-
ON tv commercials interrupt-
BUT in real life people are corrupt-
SO many people die by using a gun-
Guns affect just about everyone-
Gun laws need to get tougher yet-
Guns will remain a problem I'LL  bet-
Guns **** someone in our world every day-
Guns serve no purpose except to **** per say-
WE need to destroy all guns to survive-
IT'S our only chance to stay alive-
Tomorrows another day-
Hope all the guns go away-
THE END

NO matter what day it may be my cats make my day-
Wheter they are playing-sleeping or running-what can I say
They sometimes get into mischief after all they are boys-
There are times they fight over their toys-
There are times they want to play-
GOD at times they make my day-
Cats are loveable there is no doubt-
BUT when they are bad I need to shout-
Basically they get along fine-
I'M  proud to say they are mine-

GOD it's hard getting old-
Bad medical news I'VE been told-
First a hip replacement-I did fine-
Now had blood tests-they say are mine-
I never seem to catch a break-
Bad luck with each breath I take-
GOD why me I ask myself-
While I  place my bills upon my shelf-
Medical issues to deal with every day-
Instead of being happy in every way-
AT age seventy two heed my advise-
TO your doctors do be nice-
Otherwise you too could get bad news -And could share bad medical views-
THE END

Several CHRISTMAS times have passed-
MY mind wonders back several years when
XMAS had a different meaning-
With the loss of my mom and dad and my stepfather
the true meaning of XMAS has gone-shattered by the
reality of life and deaths of those close to me-
XMAS leaves a void in my life never to be filled again ever-
With most of my loved ones gone there is this vast emptiness
that is eating away at me.
YES I have some family but it feels shallow as the holidays approach.
IF I  could go back in time and change things I'D put together the
pieces of the family puzzle and make XMAS a real holiday instead
of feeling down in the dumps but reality can take a bite out of your life-
and toss it away with no remorse-felt.
The only certainty is XMAS will come again and add its'reminder that
those who I love and miss the most will not be here .
I miss the opening of the presents,and the smiles and the small talk around
the XMAS tree .Maybe some day I will understand life better than I do now.
I will get through this holiday even though I will hold back my tears-I want to shed-
I pray to our LORD that he gives me his blessing to get me through-my time of need-
For mending a broken heart from family losses is not something you can put on your
XMAS wish list.
THE END

The hot air blew through my windows today-
Another hot day was on the way-
IT is SUMMER make no mistake-
But the heat I just can't take-
The a/c rumbled up on the wall-
Trying to cool the air in the hall-
I tried to relax as the cool air passed-
I was hoping the cool air would last-
OH I wish for a cold WINTERS' breeze-
For Heavens' sake I'M not hard to please-
But indeed WINTER can be far away-
Saving itself for another day-
The hot air blew through my windows today-
Another hot day is on the way-
THE END

AH-INDEED THE GOLDEN YEARS arrived-
I'M  surprised that I survived-
When I was young they seemed so far away-
Now here they are what can I say-
All my younger days seem so far behind-
TO me MY DEAR LORD was so kind-
AT seventy two still going strong-
Living the good life right or wrong-
Living everyday the best I can-
Guess the GOOD LORD  has a plan-
I will run until the end-
For then I will have GOD  for my friend-
THE END

Due to illness that got worse-
I needed the assistance of a nurse-
Marcy visited me twice a week-
About my illness we did speak-
She helped me back on my feet
A better nurse I never did meet-
Marcy is super as can be-
Shows by the care she shows for me-
Marcy gives her best for me-
Made me better one-two- three-
Marcy is the best you can plainly see-
She takes great care of me-
THE END

The snow fell as the weatherman said-
I watched it fall from my bed-
I heard plows coming down my street-
AS I went to my kitchen for a bite to eat-
The trees in my yard so pretty in white-
The sun shining down now so bright-
Winter is nice if you stay inside-
Outside prepare to slip and slide-
Soon the man in red will appear-
With a sled full of gifts pulled by his deer-
Another Christmas would have past-
Hoping this is not my last-
MERRY XMAS  from me to you-
A very HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO-
THE END

The holiday season is here-
Close to closing out the year-
Christmas trees decorated so bright-
Carolers singing throughout the night-
Kids waiting for SANTA  and his deer-
Mistletoe hanging just right there-
Presents under the tree just right-
Waiting to be opened this special night-
Christmas EVE  indeed has come-
Celebrated by everyone-
Outside the snowflakes fall-
Mistletoes hanging in the hall-
A wintry mix to make things bright-
All for this special night-
From my family with lots of cheer-
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Kings-Queens-Knights-
Swords-battleaxes-and tights-
Castles-Crusades-and Moats-
The horses and their oats-
Fighting and Death -Hand and Hand-
Fighting for freedom taking a stand-
The Days of Old no longer exist-
Medieval Days gone in a twist-
Medieval Days had to be rough-
To exist you had to be tough-
Medieval days special as can be-
Maybe not for you -but special to me-

Blustery weather is headed our way-
Shutting down highways what can I say-
Shutting down small towns too-
How's the weather affecting you?
I feel old man winter is mean-
Look outdoors at the scene-
All is covered in white-
Not going out tonight-
Cold winds blowing/icecycles forming fast-
I wonder how long this storm will last-
NEW ENGLAND stands proud in white
AS the snow continues tonight-
Spring  should indeed be close by-
For I hate winter I cry-
Well make the best of today-
For theres' more snow on the way-
THE END

I awoke this morning to a blanket of white-
I guess it arrived sometime during the night-
Everything outside covered by snow-
Bad weather with no place to go-
Welcome to NEW ENGLAND  as we say-
Weatherman states more snow on the way-
So stay inside safe and sound-
While the plows outside move the snow around-
Hope SPRING  is on its' way-
I hate WINTER what else can I  say-
Shovel -shovel until your sore-
While old man winter brings us more-
IN the house hot chocolate tonight-
Makes things seem a little more bright-
Enjoy your day-
Enjoy the snow-
Take care-got to go
THE END

Cats serve a purpose that's no lie-
Sometimes they make you sad and can make you cry-
For the most part they are smart-
They sure know how to win your heart-
They are there at times when you feel ill-
Having them at times is a thrill-
I love my four feline friends-
Hope our friendship never ends-
They fill my hours in my day-
AS they go on their way-
They play all day and they can play rough-
Two of my cats are mighty tough-
They jump and beg on their hind feet-
That's when I pull out a treat-
They jump for joy and beg for more-
Then I scoot them out the door-
ALL  in all I think they are grand-
AS I feed them their favorite brand-
OH yes I love all four-
And will love them more and more-
THE END

I  had a vision early today-
A message about someone who had passed away-
Perhaps his soul came on by-
TO bid farewell to another guy-
TO take one last look at a lifelong friend-
Perhaps it's a beginning and not an end-
A message of another place-
TO which we may come face to face-
A journey that will have an end-
For he has GOD
NOW for his friend-
THE END

Why me LORD I ask him everyday-
While with others things go their way-
I never have an exceptional day-
AND GOD I'M seventy two years old today-
Still waiting for my luck to change-
SO my forsaken life I can rearrange-

THE END

Snow is coming but its' on delay-
SO enjoy the nice weather GOD provided today
Snow is coming there is no doubt-
Get your shovels set is what I shout-
Old man winter is on his way-
Get ready for bad weather is what I say
THE END-

Frisky just returned today-
For ten days he'd been away-
Meowing at the window with sorry eyes-
Seeing his return was a nice surprise-
HE ate some food and wanted more-
HE meowed and meowed some more-
HE seems to be glad he's home-
Guess he no longer wants to roam-
HE is resting on a chair-
HE knows truly that we care-
HE opens his eyes to check on me-
For at times I was his security-
IT'S nice he returned today-
For his return has made my day-
Now happy I write this poem-
For my cat FRISKY is back at home-
THE END

IF I could create a xmas wish list it would be what I  have written below-
I wish good health to all my family members-
I wish peace would prevail throughout the world-
I wish GOD  would make me a better person-
I wish the crippled people of the world could walk again-
I wish all the members of our armed forces would return home safely and soon.
I wish GOD  would erase all the hate in our world-
T wish all the poor have enough money to enjoy xmas
I wish GOD  would find a cure for those suffering from cancer and other diseases-
T wish my own health would improve-for good health is the greatest gift of all-
I wish all countries would become friends with the U.S.A.
Most of all I wish peace with our LORD to those who have died before us-
GOD  bless everyone and may next year be our best one yet-

IF a  mans' health is at its' peak of perfection-
Then he has something that is truly priceless-
IF a man is respected by his peers,friends,relatives-
then again respect from others is of great value-
IF a man is truly loved by others for who he is and not judged
on materialistic wealth then he is a true success and has truly
found the wealth of someone honestly caring for him for who he is-
IF  he lives a long life in a humanistic manner then again he has something
of great value in his approach to others -
IF he leaves a legacy with deep regards to who he was on this great planet
earth then he has left this world a wealthy man has he not?
THE END----WORDS=140

SILLY  was once a stray-
SILLY  lives with us today-
Silly fits well in our home-
NO longer does he have to roam-
SILLY is loveable -friendly and smart-
SILLY can capture anyones' heart-
SILLY  loves his new home-
Silly will no longer have to roam-
Our other cats like SILLY a lot
Love for each other is what they got-
THE END

Everyday I face stress-
IT'S part of life I guess-
Some car problems first-
Medical problems make it worse-
The wife is moody boy she's mad-
Having arguments makes me sad-
NO talking on the telephone-
I need some quiet time alone-
MY blood pressure rises quick-
A glass of whisky does the trick-
Now it's late I have time to write-
Working on a novel throughout the night-
Story writing reduces my stress-
I found peace at last I guess-
Hope tomorrow is a better day-
Hope happy times are on the way-
I hope the stress will go away-
I hope I have a better day-

JO-JO-was a stray cat-
WE took him away from all that-
Now he is one of three-
FRISKY-PATCHES AND HE-
They get along just fine-
I'M so glad they are mine-
The three cats make my day-
IT'S fun to watch them play-
I love the three so much-
OH its' my heart they touch-

THE END

A wintry mix hit our area today-
Lots of snow on the way-
Cars covered in white-
More snow coming tonight-
Shovels-plows busy as can be-
Holidays coming exciting to me-
Kids on sleds having fun-
Snowmen to please everyone-
Snowballs in the air left and right-
Lots more snow on the way tonight-
Welcome to NEW ENGLAND WINTER is here-
Lots of snow for all to share-

THE END

T had a goal to write a book-
I reached my goal but what it took-
IT took a year or so you know-
TO put those chapters in a row-
I had the help of a great staff-
I needed them around to make me laugh-
The hard work -the long nights-
The wee hours-The suns' bright lights-
MY computer for hours would run-
Just so I could have some fun-
Now the book is complete-
AS I sit upon this seat-
Hope everyone enjoys the book-
IT really is worth it to take a look-
Well that's all for now I  say-
I have to be on my way-

THE END

There was a cat her name was PATCH-
IN the old castle the mice she'd catch
She'd hide behind the old stone wall-
Then pounce upon them one and all-
She was shrewed and she was fast-
Upon the walls her shadow she'd cast-
The mice would run -they would hide-
While PATCH would take it all in stride-
Sometimes the mice would win or lose-
The fattest ones PATCH would choose-
She ate them with great delight-
While some looked on in total fright-
Now PATCH  is old and slow and such-
Pays not attention to the mice so much-
The castle now is cold and bare-
For PATCH is no longer there-
The mice still run and play-
about-''Good No More Cat'' They Shout-

The room was bright I'LL never forget-
AS we celebrated that night we met-
MY toes nervously wiggled up and down-
I felt just like a circus clown-
WE toasted our meeting surely with class-
Pouring of wine into our glass-
Together we're happy as can be-
A beautiful future for you and me-
THE END

Frogs serve nature in their own way-
I like frogs what can I say?
Frogs are part of GODS' plan-
Some how they do help man-
Frogs serve a purpose so let them be-
Somehow they do benefit you and me-

THE END

There are many holiday sounds-
AS SANTA  makes his rounds-
The sounds of chestnuts on an open fire-
The wrapping of gifts with such desire-
Two people kissing under the mistletoe-
A car outside ready to tow-
Snow plows making lots of noise-
Snowballs being thrown by boys-
Cars stalling in the street-
Neighbors acting kind of sweet-
Everyone enjoying the day-
AS more snow is on the way-
MERRY XMAS  from me to you-
AHAPPY NEW YEAR TOO-

Here I am again here today-
Help save the frogs is what I say-
SALAMANDERS and TOADS  are here to stay-
DO your best to save their lives today-
GOD placed frogs on this earth for a reason-
They serve a purpose every season-
THE END

I have four cats -what can I say
I love to watch them as they play-
They run about the house all day-
Chasing each other while they play-
Cats are marvelous pets per say-
I would not want it any other way-
CATS entertain us this you can plainly see-
They surely entertain me
Cats are marvelous-cats are smart-
Cats surely can capture your heart-
IF you need a pet a cat might do-
Then the cat can entertain you-
THE END

Winter weather causes madness-
Dreary days causes sadness-
Snow falling all day long-
Missing the birds delightful song-
Outside the plows do their thing-
Indoors I dream of SPRING-
Shovels busy making noise-
Snowball fighting from some boys-
Snowman making makes it fun-
Share our winter everyone-
Hoping Spring arrives real quick-
A quick goodbye to old SAINT NICK-
Snow will melt and go away-
For our Spring to come I pray-

THE END

Hello my friends at HP-
Thank you so much from little ole me-
Thank you for reading all my stuff-
I hope truthfully it was good enough-
I hope my poems brought smiles to your faces-
I hope it took you away to different places-
I hope it made your imaginations run wild-
Again I hope the poems made you smile-
I will continue to write that is for sure-
For poetry is therapeutic and poems are the cure-
Until we meet again on the internet-
May this holiday season be your best one yet-
THE END
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IT'S time to decorate the xmas tree
SO much fun for you and me-
OUR cats love our ornaments and such-
They play with them so much-
The cats like to tear up the gifts galore-
Whenever we place them on the floor-
Every year the cats attack the tree-
Giving more work for you and me-
This year no doubt will be the same-
AS we kind of play our game-
Yelling at our cats by their name-
Someday this will all be in the past-
And we will have a tree that will last-
THE END

AS I gaze from my window at the outside world
I wonder why it's so captivating/so mysterious/so
challenging in our struggle of survival-SO weird
as if we are trespassing on this earth or perhaps only
passing by or-through this thing we called life
Perhaps life is just a perception an imaginative product
and perhaps death is indeed our door to reality-
THE END

I look at the blue sky above with its beautiful white clouds and say to myself ''GOD CREATED THIS
I look at the trees with their vibrant colors and again I say ''GOD CREATED THIS-
I look at all-the animals in the forest and again I say ''GOD CREATED THIS-
I look at you who I love and you love me in return and again I say ''GOD CREATED THIS.
THE END

The room was bright I'LL  never forget-
AS we celebrated that night we met-
MY toes nervously wiggled up and down-
I felt just like a circus clown-
WE toasted our meeting surely with class-
Pouring our wine into our glass-
Together we are happy as can be-
A beautiful future for you and me-
THE END

Frogs are forever so it seems-
Living in ponds-rivers and streams-
Lets' do our best to keep them well-
For nature has a job for them prey tell-
Frogs-SALAMNDERS and TOADS  do their best-
TO help balance natures' needs then rest-

BOOTS  passed away a while ago
IT was so sad to see her go-
WE shared good times together you know-
BUT with the goodLORD she had to go-
She no doubt is sharing her love-
With our dear GOD above-
THE END

Cats are interesting and are fun-
They love attention from anyone-
They play and take naps all day-
I love watching them what can I say-
They play with their toys and love their treat-
They all gather round when it's time to eat-
I love my four cats-I must say-
For they all kind of make my day-
THE END

Books I have written can frighten some-
Some of my novels can make you go numb-
Some of my novels cause fright-
Some of my novels will cause screams in the night-
Some of my novels will cause fear in your heart-
Some of my novels will tear you apart-
Some of my novels will make you scream-
Some of my novels will cause a bad dream-
Some of my characters will haunt you all night-
Some of my novels can cause death by fright-
Some of my characters will make you go mad-
Some of my novels will make you sad-
Some of my novels will make the devil seem mild-
Some people think I was born an evil child-
I'M not evil I swear that's no lie-
But some of my novels can make you cry-
So read my books if you dare-
Then your opinion of them you can share-
THE END

Everyday I face stress-
IT'S part of life I guess-
Some car problems first-
Medical problems make it worst-
The wife is moody-boy she's mad-
Having arguments makes me sad-
I need some quiet time alone-
NO talking on the telephone-
MY blood pressure rises quick-
A glass of whiskey does the trick-
Now it's late I have time to write-
Working on a novel throughout the night-
Story writing reduces my stress-
I found peace at last I guess-
Hope tomorrow is a better day-
Hope happy times are on the way-
I hope the stress will go away-
I hope I have a better day-
THE END

Another THANKSGIVING  will be here-
Another holiday for families to share-
Another special day to show we care-
A bountiful harvest to share-
Wishing everyone holiday cheer-
FROM my family to yours my dear-
THE END

IF I left the EARTH  today-
What words would I cinvey?
Would I be glad to go-
I honestly don't know-
Would I cry-would I feel bad?
Would I feel happy or will I feel sad?
The years spent hear have hurried by-
Now I sit here wondering why-
Life now taken from me redeamed-
Life at times seemed somewhat dreamed-
IT is the end of a long dusty ride-
And now that I'M dying I  expose my pride-
THE END

THE laws in our state seem to favor the bad-
IT'S  true and of course it's sad-
I'VE always have been honest -but it does not pay-
IT seems honesty gets in the way-
IT seems for the bad justice will always prevail-
When we know this person should have went to jail-
The crimes increase daily in our nation-
MY GOD  what a bad situation-
The gun laws are a joke-
Guns still fire bullets and smoke-
The crime rate climbs day by day-
And for those killed we duly pray-
Violence and crime fill our streets-
The cops nationally cover their beats-
Someday we all will die
IF killed by a gun who will ask why?
WE ignore the news at times-
For the news reports the crimes-
Hoping tomorrow is a better day-
Hoping all the guns all get put away-
Don't laugh for crime is real-
Feeling threatened is how I feel-
The streets should be safe every day-
This is what I'M  trying to say-
THE END-

There are many holiday sounds-
AS SANTA  makes his rounds-
The sounds of chestnuts on an open fire-
The wrapping of gifts with such desire-
Two people kissing under a mistletoe-
A car outside ready to tow-
Snow plows making lots of noise-
Snowballs being thrown by boys-
Cars stalling in the street-
Neighbors acting kind and sweet-
Everyone enjoying the day-
AS more snow is on the way-
MERRY CHRISTMAS  from me to you-
A HAPPY NEW YEAR too.
THE END