Category: Poetry

My focus

Carl Setzer

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Night’s Song 

Carl Setzer2 Comments

Night’s singing its song 

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Memories of Rain

Carl Setzer

As I’m sitting here, 

Awake foolishly early 

Rain gently strikes 

The ground, roof, windows, 

Flowing through fir

For me, a soothing sound 

Reaching deep 

To my forgotten recesses 

Memories of the 

Heart 

A Seattle Haiku 

Carl Setzer

​Clouds and rain common 

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Awakened Early 

Carl Setzer1 Comment

These moments

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The escape of dreams 

Carl Setzer

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My dreams seeking to escape

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Happy Birthday Dr. Suess

Carl Setzer

I deeply wish that I should say
As it’s so important on this day

So I’d say it loudly from a truck
I’d even say it with a duck

I’d say it, truly, on the street
I’d say it quietly, even sweet

Boldly say it from the roof
Or at a cafe, like a goof

He’s important, so I”ll let it loose
Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess

Seeking Wisdom 

Carl Setzer

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When I hear Iz Sing

Carl Setzer

Every time

I hear Iz sing

“Over The Rainbow”

I’m filled

With delight

And quiet

Sadness