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The Nightmare Spies

Nightmares are spies
Hidden in the corners of your dreams
Unseen, untouched, unremarkable
Careful observers they are
Noticing what makes you cringe
Scream and tremble in terror
And then. . .
They pounce
Latching on to your weakness
Making you tremble, cringe, and scream
Until you are terrified out of your mind
Then they slink back into the shadows
Those crafty nightmare spies

Where has the snow gone?

Where has the snow gone?
Winter is snow,
Winter is cold.
Yet something has changed.

It is hot,
Hitting 60 degrees
The snow is gone
The grass is seen

What have we done
To deserve such a thing?
It is only January,
But the rains have come.

Vermont is known
For many things
The skiing and ski resorts
The snow and the maple syrup

But how can we
Keep our reputation strong

DAILY READ: Tell Me

Twist the lock
Then throw away the key
Your secret’s always safe with me

I won’t tell
Not a single soul
No one will know

Trust me please
I can keep quiet
My secret act; everyone will buy it

Your secret is safe
No one will find out
I can say this without a doubt

Come I know
I’m not your best friend
But your secret will be intact ‘til the end

I’m begging now

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