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By The Waters Edge

75 Original Poems

By

David W. Atherton

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First Published by www.lulu.com

© 2005 by David W. Atherton

All rights Reserved. No part of this book may be

reproduced in any form electronic or mechanical

without written permission by the author.

You may e-mail Mr. Atherton at

[email protected] with your requests.

Most times he will be willing to work with you.

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Printed in the United States of America

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to Erica M. Benavides.

Everything in life is better late than never.

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Table of Contents

My Castle………………………………………………………………8

Fright Filled Night…………………………………………….….9

Just For Fun……………………………………………………….11

Promises Kept……………………………………………………13

Pure Fire…………………………………………………………….14

Warning……………………………………………………………..16

Designated Driver……………………………………………..18

A Happy Little Poem………………………………………….19

Damn………………………………………………………………….21

Let Me Cry On Your Shoulder Again………………….22

The Sudden Move……………………………………………..24

What Keeps Me Going……………………………………….25

Short And Sweet……………………………………………….26

The Final Test…………………………………………………….27

The Guardian……………………………………………………..28

Howdy From Texas…………………………………………….29

Decorating The Yard………………………………………….31

All About A’s………………………………………………………32

Neighbors…………………………………………………………..33

Baby Sitting……………………………………………………….34

Fast Cars…………………………………………………………….35

Biker Heaven……………………………………………………..36

A Little Lesson In Evil………………………………………..37

Airborne Infantry……………………………………………….38

A Tiger Tail…………………………………………………………40

Castle In The Skies……………………………………………41

The Temptress…………………………………………………..42

If I Were A Jaguar……………………………………………..43

My Life As A Computer………………………………………44

Deserted Island Life…………………………………………..46

Heartbroken Mother (1st Draft)…………………………47

Heartbroken Mother…………………………………………..48

Words…………………………………………………………………49

The Devil……………………………………………………………50

A Whole New World…………………………………………..51

Break These Chains…………………………………………..52

Pieces Of You……………………………………………………..54

A Fairy’s Gift………………………………………………………55

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Growing Spirit……………………………………………..56

Race To The Moon……………………………………….59

Making Wine………………………………………………..61

Welcome Home…………………………………………….62

Grave Digger………………………………………………..63

Don’t Turn Out The Lights……………………………65

Will I Survive………………………………………………..68

Angry Mountain…………………………………………….71

My Encounter With The Dracatbirfi……………..72

Dark Flames………………………………………………….74

Open Again……………………………………………………75

Over Power…………………………………………………..76

Fools Follow Leaders Words………………………...77

Perfect World………………………………………………..78

Handle With Care………………………………………….79

Fading Morals………………………………………………..80

Escapee………………………………………………………….81

D Man…………………………………………………………….83

The Bombs Explode……………………………………….85

The Best Love Of All………………………………………88

Fantastic Meadow………………………………………….89

Training Wasted…………………………………………….90

You Are Talking……………………………………………..92

My Darkest Castle………………………………………….93

How To Get A Black Eye………………………………..95

Joining Forces…………………………………………………96

Viva La Revolucion………………………………………….97

Cats Don’t Behave………………………………………….98

Measure Love………………………………………………..100

Make A Difference…………………………………………101

Your Future President…………………………………..103

Violence Supreme…………………………………………104

Honeysuckle………………………………………………….105

Something For My Love………………………………..106

No Promises………………………………………………….107

I Do……………………………………………………………….108

Time……………………………………………………………..109

Index of First Lines……………………………………….110

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Intro

By The Waters Edge: 75 Original Poems is filled

with excitement from cover to cover. Most of

these poems were written at

www.poetryvine.com/lynne/forums If you are a

poet or lover of the art, this site is very highly

recommended. Through the inspiration of these

fine people I wrote this poetry with a variety of

topics and emotions. Some were written just for

fun, others by request of members, a few were

inspired by their comments, a couple through

games, challenges and artwork and the rest are

from my old stash. I am sure you will enjoy

reading these just as much as I loved writing

them. So relax by your favorite waters edge and

enjoy your journey through this poetic world.

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My Castle

24 Aug 04

I moved into my first castle today,

It was already my home;

But through the power of a lovely friend,

It became a greater place to roam.

I feel so blessed in many ways,

With all my friends right here;

If ever you need a place to sleep,

My castle door will be somewhere near.

You are always welcome,

No matter what your intentions;

I will offer what I can,

You may let down your inhibitions.

No one here will hurt you,

These castle walls are strong;

If ever you thought you didn't have one,

You now have a place where you belong.

My knights fight battles with love,

And we have never lost;

If you join our cause,

We will protect you at all costs.

The towers swirl with poetry,

No prisoners are ever taken;

Our pride is high, our love is strong,

This castle can not be shaken.

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Fright Filled Night

24 Sept 04

Greetings Friends and Fiends,

Here goes a poem for Halloween;

It's sure to be an awful fright,

So grab your loved ones and hold on tight!

The night is coming,

For chills and scares;

When the zombies rise,

Will you be there?

Witches cast spells,

On this unholy night;

Vampires appear from mist,

Oh yes, they love to bite.

Flaming pumpkins are tossed,

At unsuspecting heads;

Boogie men jump out,

From under your bed.

Goblins do some gobbling,

And it is not on candy or sweets;

Even the Fairies are scary,

As they pull several tricks and give out no treats.

The succubus are out searching,

For some very tasty souls;

The guardian at Hells' gate,

Isn't even charging a toll.

The ghost are out haunting,

This is their back to Earth day;

Even the candy,

Wants your teeth to decay.

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So this Halloween,

When you think it is just a kid;

Remember these creatures,

And all the things did.

Open the door with caution,

Then lock all locks;

You never know when the real Demons,

Will visit your block!

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Just For Fun

Written for you fine folks on 13 Sept 04

I want to play,

A foolish little game;

I remembered this place,

But forgot your name.

Oh well,

It doesn't matter says I;

We found a way,

To give something new a try.

Have you become the apple of my eye?

Or the apple pie, I stole off your window while

walking by?

I got lost along the way,

But I found some good things;

Did you ever know,

That ugly people sure can sing!

What were we talking about?

Oh yea, that peach cobbler;

Go get the stuffing,

And I'll go catch the gobbler.

Have you become the twinkle in my eye?

Or just the rain, washing them off when they get

dry?

I like this little journey,

But it is time to come to an end;

Did I make you smile a little?

Glad to hear it my friend!