Herbert Nehrlich Poems

How wonderful to have,
in our new street,
kind neighbours, friends in spe,
some came and helped
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You came into our lives,
I can still heart the patter
of wrinkled feet, so soft.
You could not stay
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The door was open
and she came in.
A litre can,
sealed at one end
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The PEARLY GATE.
And I was next.
St. Peter needs to ask
some simple questions.
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In the cupboard, near the cheese,
sits a mouse, down on his knees.
Nibbles with much haste and pleasure
from the medium Cheddar treasure.
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Just below the blue horizon
all the earth is lush and green.
Digging, planting supervising
and busier we've never been.
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I hold you tight my love,
across the violent sea.
They've gone to certain hell,
sunk like a wounded ship
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With heavy heart I do admit
I pee (but never ever shit)
into the sink, but just at home.
Occasionally I hit the comb
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The substance called ascorbic acid
is ordinarily quite placid.
A potent anti-oxidant
it cannot be a sycophant.
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But mother, I am always fine
and yes, I did receive the wine
your package came on Monday night
the gift was wonderful, just right.
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