Short Culverhouse Poems

Glory
Story

Showy
Glowy

Sight
Flight

Yellow
Halo

Daffodil contest hosted by Francine Roberts
3/1/12
Doris Culverhouse...

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By Doris Culverhouse
For the Inspired contest theme Where do you write by Miranda Lambert


Old
Comfy
Chair and ink
Soft music set
Write...

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Green blades gently sway 
soft colors give tender eye joy
artist holds  palette 

Written by : Doris Culverhouse...daughter...

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William Sherman by Doris Culverhouse

USA union General William Sherman
Calm determined and mighty fighter
Ruthless morale killer
Marched by Atlanta with hot pyrotechnics...

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Not a poem just a note..
Our daughter"s(Doris Culverhouse that is on this site )
mother-in-law died about 3 A.M. today Thursday
January 3...
It has been a busy day.. ...

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A snowflake fell
A momma wails
In birthing pains
Number eleven son
Cried today he's eighty four
He loved his own five sons
Two are buried
Howard rests


For Archie C. Culverhouse...

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Jingle bells, Ashley smells
Shirley laid an egg
The truck had a flat
And the deer got away


Hunting days, hunting days
Deers be aware, Caleb has a sharp eye
Packing a hot loaded rifle yeah!

**My eleven year old wrote this...

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The youngest of three precious children.............The
Baby who was held close to my heart.................Last
But not least, wonderful asset my.......................Baby



(This is dedicated to Doris Culverhouse....My Baby Girl.)...

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It seems there’s a certain melodious beat 
discovered reusing these metrical feet.
You can’t help but tap it
first slow, and then rapid:
an odd syncopation that brings ears a treat.


H/T to Ostrich Learning to Swim by Clive Culverhouse...

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. 
Blowing to you a loving kiss
           Up the country hillside
      Contains a mother's love and care
            That will always abide  

Sponsor: Michael J. Falotico
Contest: Blowing A Kiss To You
Dedicated to : Doris Culverhouse...

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1-2-3-4-1 syllables x 2 no rhymes

Fly
away
Heavy can't
Hold me back no
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High
Whisper
angel wings
Spirits release
chains


by Doris Culverhouse
Contest:  Lanterne on Andrew Wyeth's painting (curtain blowing in the wind)
Sponsor:  Nette Onclaud...

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In many and many ages hence
Standing on a hill that makes no sense
Archaeologist dig way down
Found way beneath a Royal Crown
Bad odor becoming intense

(This for Limerick Game or whatever passed from C.E.McMillen.  I pass the Limerick torch to 
Doris Culverhouse lovely daughter)....

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A quiet almost abrupt person
Believes in heaven and eternity
Culverhouse, cuddly cheer giver
Dang dandy Doris
Enjoys food rich and sweet
Funny in a dry sort of way
Girl in my mind freckles and bangs
Handy and loves to learn


For Tracie Edwards contest
thanks for the inspiration!!...

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Bag of tricks contest sponsored by Linda-Marie
2 tankas 5/7/5/7/7
 
Concealer 
by Doris Culverhouse

Concealer covers
Restless nights, wrinkles and age
Spackle for the face
My bag of tricks will contain
Light and dark sticks for all flaws

Keep those telling flaws
closely covered never let
others see the real
superficial me later
Imperfections are pure...

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Doris
Sensitive, caring, bigger than life, artistic
Sister of Tommy Lee Jr and Phyllis Gail.
Lover of family, peace and acceptance.
Who feels happiest when I owe no one, am able to give and please God.
Who fears loss of independence, loss of family and venomous snakes.
Would like to see Canada, Mexico, and The Red Wood Forrest.
Resident of sulltry Georgia, USA
Culverhouse...

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sat a toad by a pond
pondering
of some words 
words of wonder
wondering
then he croaked them
gave his voice
voicing 
and looking up 
saw an audience
rejoicing

and the animals
with a clap
clapping
some moved to tears
tearing
this toad 
with his standing ovation
thought he’d better
write down
his creation



Accompanying "The Hapless Toad" by Clive Culverhouse

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April my arch nemesis
In fact, I get quite ill
I sneeze, my eyes turn red
Three times a day take pills

Don't get me wrong, my friend
Spring green trees are a thrill
I do love those flowers dear
For they are the real deal  


I got the idea from Doris Culverhouse(our daughter) from the email she sent me with her parody to Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem April....

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57577 tanka

Contest:The  View (of my yard)
Sponsor:  Francine Roberts

Written by Doris Culverhouse

Nature's view changes
Familiarity seen
Birds and deer tasting
All of my precious flowers
Attacked like the evil one

Dad's barn and garden
Wayne's great carved flower beds
The tractor and shed 
Always steady, strong present
Workers, lovers of the land

Dedicated to my Dad and Hubby!!...

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(For Doris Culverhouse)

a-hunting a man was gone
in the thick of a forest sweet
away trumped he like a horn
& a deer chased till the night;

up & down till near a rock
o, the weapons fell from his hands
while asleep upon the rock
what a golden snort of the nose;

then the queen of the forest came
what a bridal match she brought
o, the dream of raw blood to tame 
& what a prize she’ld win at last!...

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It is mighty bizarre hanging here like this
Mom says I have to take it, so the doctor say
Next time I see his hairy face I'll give 'im a hiss
It's no fun just hanging in the closet  today
My back IS a whole heap better, yes way!


For the hanging in there contest
Poem by Doris Culverhouse
8/4/11

Inspired by and adorable kitty in overalls hanging in the closet on a hook. Looks like 
he lost his best friend yet content eerily....

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Swimming, life carefree
Net tightens around the school
Deliverance, grace

May your hook always be cast
Where you least expect fish caught

Synergism, save
These lost fish, grateful intent 
Catch and release, Life

Responsible now
Freedom, new life in warm water
Breach, spout words, joy, sing

School of life, protective school
Numbers rise with the right bait

Bait, love, nuturance
Guide... North Star...The leader Home
Reward eternal life...

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Cats on roof in snow
Sentinels watching looking
Without open eyes

The jet flies the governor's
Course set to adultery

Cat slips on frozen 
Snow, claws grip the edge, below
A fire awaits..... fate

Death takes the pilot,
In midair the govenor
Yearns...jet burst apart

Cat's grip is weak claws strip falls
Clings to  governor's carcass

Taxpayers buy a 
New plane, and exwife's dreams flow...
And flames still scorch!


(The cats are metaphoric for politicians.)...

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