Category Archives: Poetry

“Outlaw”

Posted on March 29, 2022 by drdancox

I    give it back to the backs Who carried me I    Stand with                 You or    I can not                Stand Castle                Hovel                            Forest glen Call         Arrows                of hope Of promise                Truth Home    Let fly 03-29-2022

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A Novel Approach

Posted on March 26, 2018 by drdancox

I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember (OK, the older I get, the shorter THAT time seems to be!).  When I was in high school, I even earned an award for Creative Writing … Continue reading →

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Spill

Posted on September 6, 2017 by drdancox

I thought I’d posted this poem several days ago.  In order to get my words in the places, and lines in the spaces, I’d want them to be (I like to move them around for emphasis and meaning), I do … Continue reading →

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Fire Bird

Posted on July 29, 2017 by drdancox

Ashes Blow away in Clouds of bitterness And flame   Bright wings Soar in Meteoric rise of Promise   Rise Higher in Happiness and Love   Sing Joy and Soar above Past heartache   Daniel J. Cox 07-29-2017

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Misanthrope

Posted on January 4, 2016 by drdancox

The loneliness of crowds isolation of noise a corner island awash in the surf of friendship drowning in self pity DrDan 12-31-2015

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I’ll Stand Up for You

Posted on November 25, 2015 by drdancox

I’ll stand up for you In the pouring rain Shower you with hope Take away your pain   I’ll stand up for you In the darkest hour Take your fear away Help you see your power   Hold your head … Continue reading →

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“The Pine Box” —for SMP

Posted on May 1, 2015 by drdancox

Nicks and cuts Dings and dents Nail holes Blood Sweat Tears Decades of growth rings in 100 year-old boards You and I are there In the wood itself and The hope that remains of Memory and Friendship   Daniel J. … Continue reading →

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Star Shine

Posted on March 24, 2015 by drdancox

I want to rearrange the stars to write your name there and I Love You   with the light from millennia ago to shine another several thousand years much shorter time than I have loved you …will love you   … Continue reading →

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“A Knock on the Door”

Posted on January 31, 2015 by drdancox

I was surprised by the knock on the door. I wasn’t expecting anyone.   Everything was perfect in my life.   My children were living good lives, and my grandchildren were guarantees of tomorrow….   Every day was an experiment … Continue reading →

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“Never Enough”

Posted on December 3, 2014 by drdancox

When I hold you in my arms, I want us to become one. Sometimes I fear I’ll break you, And I’ll be undone.   But it’s never enough Just to hold you No matter how I might enfold you It’s … Continue reading →

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