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Poems for My Wife

A House

October 20, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

If it all goes well, we'll have a house soon, where we can sip wine under a full moon. Apartment living sucks without a doubt, it's time we see what a home's all about. The house is one …

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No, Thank You

October 19, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

It is 5:15 and it's still dark out, since 4:30 I've been up and about. I'm in the doorway, staring at the bed, and all I see is your cute little head. What I must do next, I dread …

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A layer of skin

October 18, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

I have heard of ring around the collar and I've heard the phone ring of a caller. Never before though, of the ring of skin, a circular bit which peels very thin. It does not hurt much, in …

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Mythic Worlds

October 17, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

There are other worlds here in existence, but can only be found with persistence. In reality, the have little shape; Imagination opens up the gape. The worlds are made up by a select …

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Pum’kin Pie

October 16, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

There are a few sweets that pick my interest, and there's one that stands far above the rest. The reason for this, I cannot say why, but my tummy and mouth both love the pie. My craving …

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All I Can Do

October 15, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

The only thing that I can ever do is promise to try my hardest for you. That encompasses ev'ry choice I make; for with each choice made, there's something at stake. Despite all …

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