2 League poems ~erinn~

Feb 15 18:50 UTC 2008

We have a poetry contest every year at my workplace 
(http://www.flcities.com/ if'n you're interested) for Valentine's Day.  
I didn't win, but here are my entries.

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A Leaguer's Love -or- The Journey

The bard that writes of cities' struggles finds
the Florida League of Cities on the move;
and barding scored by Home Rule's struggle proves
success' road is long and full of plight.
We Leaguers walk the upward Hill to bring
the cities' voices to the House's ear;
we scale the scree, the climbing way is sheer
when cities' rights compel our venturing.
What force inspires us daily still to strive
when difficulty rears its ugly head?
And by what torch are we, the League staff, led
when we hold Home Rule's tattered banner high?
When love for one another blooms in each,
we lead with ardor's pure integrity.

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God s Love Wheel
(with apologies to Shel Silverstein)

God said to me with a little smile, 
"Hey, how would you like to be God for a while 
and steer the hearts of men?"
"Okay," says I, with a flounce and a grin,
"I'll give it a try.  And I ll finally find out:"
 
"Where's my hot mate,
how much will he spend;
what gifts will he buy
and when I will get them! 

"Gimme back that wheel," says God.
"I don't think you're quite ready yet."