Carl W. Harris's Page

The flower fell from her slim fingers,
Landed on the rug by her bare feet.
Though the scent of her perfume lingers,
Her happy smile made my day complete.

I had been gone, serving my nation
in Europe for the past three years,
But her warm kiss was inspiration
As her embrace banished my fears.

We sat and talked an hour it seems,
Spoke of her letters and my love rhymes.
Told her she was always in my dreams,
Seeing her made it seem like old times.

I wanted to stay but couldn't linger,
Had to pick… Continue

I was really a fool for believing in you
When you said my dreams will come true.
I have you my heart which you tore apart,
Turned my happy dreams to nightmares
Instead of soothing all my cares.

Now you come back, again wanting me
To be with you for more of your misery.
You pull a string, have me do your thing;
Well, listen baby, I'm not your toy boy,
Your cute private plaything to enjoy!

No, shady lady, I'm not your guy;
All you get from me is one good-bye.
How does it feel to know I won't kne… Continue

It's just a little street
In a great big city.
Sort of a small retreat
That's not very pretty.

There's blood on the sidewalk,
Bright yellow crime scene tape.
A shape outlined in chalk
While people stare and gape.

Cops standing at each end
Keep the traffic away,
Let crime lab men attend
To their work this sad day.

The blood is from a cop,
Shot by a thief and died.
His life came to a stop,
His blood remains, now dried.

Soon the lab men will go,
Remove the tape and leave.
Cops will let traffic… Continue