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Poems for My Wife

Laying in Bed

January 16, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

We were saying prayers, when I remembered that my poem for you had not been tendered. Today would have been the year's first skipped day, But lucky for you my soul said, "No way!" It …

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I’m Tired Today

January 15, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

I've been working hard for the past few days, cutting corners on sleep in many ways. I kinda like rest, but there was much work, so much so, that I could in no way shirk. It's catching up …

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Today was a Good Day for the Biz

January 14, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

Today started rough for my little biz; There's not enough time, but that's how it is. It's tough when you know, there's so much to do and it doesn't get done because it needs you. When I …

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I was Once a Better Man

January 13, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

Before you met me, I was a great guy. Both my mind and heart flew high in the sky. I'd whip up grand plans for a simple date and think ev'ry girl was a gift from Fate. I lived in a …

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Rising Early

January 12, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

For reasons unknown, I like the morning. Times that most others would be in mourning. 3 or 4 am are good times to rise. My mind is alert and so are my eyes. The time is quiet with no …

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Patience is Tough

January 11, 2009 By Thomas Ortega II

Some time, yesterday, you made a good point. My lack of patience makes me disappoint: Disappoint as a kind and loving dad, because I'll often get needlessly mad. Disappoint as a weight …

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