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About franny124

I am a 49 year old published poet.Five of my poems were published in two online magazines.Six of my poems were published in a facebook anthology.My poem,"As Old As The Sea,was recently a second runner up in Voicesnet.com May's contest.Previously,I worked as a Social Worker/Counselor with abused and neglected children.

Grief Has No Hold

Posted on July 26, 2011

Grief Has No Hold I will not keep you behind an iron gate But will unlock my soul to accept the beauty Of the dawn and ascending road Invisible as the path may be I will feel my way through … Continue reading →

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Soul Speak

Posted on July 26, 2011

Soul Speak Tell me of your deepest yearnings And need to feel you’re not alone Trust me with memories you treasure Have patience when I take that tone And Wish for me all lifes goodness Few tears that sting like … Continue reading →

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Dream Man

Posted on July 26, 2011

Dream Man Tall and hairy with a bulging chest Arms that encircle me as I rest Lips that nibble eagerly at my skin Rising goose pimples once again A voice that lingers in my mind And causes me to respond … Continue reading →

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Soul Speak

Posted on July 26, 2011

Soul Speak Tell me of your deepest yearnings And need to feel you’re not alone Trust me with memories you treasure Have patience when I take that tone And Wish for me all lifes goodness Few tears that sting like … Continue reading →

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Color Of The Earth

Posted on June 26, 2010

Color of The Earth-Frances Ayers Beautiful color of the Earth,that I do love. You strike my senses and fill my soul with glee. Your vibrant hues fill the lovely sky above, And bring out the autumn color of the trees. … Continue reading →

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Almost A Father

Posted on June 26, 2010

Almost  a Father-By Frances Ayers No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins. Yet I call you father,in many many ways. If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way. When difficult times assault,I … Continue reading →

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As Old As The Sea

Posted on June 24, 2010

As Old As The Sea Deep and mysterious With an endless roar Lies the ancient sea With its’ mystical lore Eternal,boundless,Sea What creatures you hold You harbor such secrets Rich stories you’ve told Both complex and moody In storm or … Continue reading →

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Unseen Presence

Posted on June 24, 2010

Unseen Presence-by Frances Ayers When life becomes hurried and choices are unclear, there is an unseen Presence who will surely get us there. We may not reach our destiny,at our chosen time but there is someone wiser whose help we’ll … Continue reading →

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From Sorrow To Acceptance

Posted on June 24, 2010

From Sorrow to Acceptance -By Frances Ayers On sorrows’wings I journeyed to a land where I had never been. Each loss was undiscovered country,landscapes I had never seen,mountains I had never climbed. I had taken a journey past familiar landmarks … Continue reading →

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Erotic Fantasy On A City Bus

Posted on June 24, 2010

  Erotic Fantasy On A City Bus Vacuous eyes staring across the way Becoming lost in my fantasies and lust Dreaming up scenarios to escape the day Escaping boredom on this city bus I focus on him slithering in his … Continue reading →

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