Barry A. Lanier Poems

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151.
B Regrets Could Change The World

I would regret how terrible it would be,
To go through life never having certain experiences.
I would regret never walking barefoot in a cool mountain stream,
Holding the hand of the one I love, watching breezes blow her hair.
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152.
Bgoing Green Then What

All of the exercises in going green-
shingling the roof with solar cells, turning down the thermostat,
installing an economy flush toilet, walk and don't ride, replace
the incandescents, plant a tree every week, a windmill to generate
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153.
Bregret

Going beyond a place in me
That does not think out loud.
I am a dreamer
Hitching my wagon to a star
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154.
Byour One Line Could Change The World

155.
Bwriter Bloc

If I could only............................................
Really if I only could................................
Get my foot out of my mouth..................
I could write more effectively.................
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156.
Bcounseling Theory Class

Of course being a fifty-something student,
In Counseling Theory class with twenty something females.
Tactfullness being superior to modesty,
Honesty supreme over misdirection,
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157.
Bwilling Willows

Bowing to landlords
Kicking them out on the street
Turning off the gazes
At the scoffers they meet
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158.
A Loving Wife

159.
Bold Walls Have Ears(And My Wife Has A Shotgun)

On the phone with my best friend Josh.
'Hey I can't wait to bag that deer! '
Josh said, 'Hey I think he's a 10-pointer! '
I replied, 'Certainly got the goods I want.'
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160.
Bmosquito Riding A Harley

Living in Georgia. we grow tall corn and barley,
Mosquitos so bunyanesque, they ride a Harley.
Delicate creatures on gossamer wings,
Flying in disguise, but hearing their sing.
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