Ello

Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe)

Former US Army, Farmer, Security, Factory Worker and other pursuits. Now I write, enjoy Photography and study Nature. Most of my poems are somewhat dark. My Halloween efforts are inspired by Poe, my general poems by life.

Mostly though I'm just inspired by the words alone.

Location: Weedsport, NY, USA

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Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Thu, 16 Aug 18 14:39:53 +0000

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A vine does grow, 'tween jamb and door
tendrils nearly touch my floor
yellowing leaves get sun no more
I wonder what it grew there for

It grows not well, not f...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Mon, 13 Aug 18 11:00:34 +0000

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I see you every place I go
but you're never really there
I guess I long to see you so
I find phantoms in the air

The poetry has outgrown me now
I fear it'll ou...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Sat, 11 Aug 18 12:49:18 +0000

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I kiss my claddagh ring each day,
tell Oengus though you've gone away,
'cause Ogma failed me in words to say,
I hope that in your thoughts I'll stay,
a smile, w...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Sat, 11 Aug 18 12:48:41 +0000

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Tryin' hard to make the page confine,
the thoughts spewin' from my mind

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Fri, 10 Aug 18 13:41:20 +0000

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Collie-like my mind tries hard to herd
the wild and unruly word
at this desk most every night
to make a verse that sounds just right

To circle and to seperate
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Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Fri, 10 Aug 18 13:39:39 +0000

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I've seen, unknowing, and learned nothing for my time,
and all that I could teach the child, could be bought in bookstores for a dime. I've made love, unfeeling...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Mon, 06 Aug 18 12:57:16 +0000

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I'd never been a hero,
before I was yours.
I didn't know what i should do.
Shadows of my failure remind me.
As the hero stands alone

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Mon, 06 Aug 18 12:56:28 +0000

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Listenin' to Shannon Wurst sing
'bout recoverin from addiction
Feelin' for her friend
and knowin' it ain't fiction

'bout how my hands still shake
after mo...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Sun, 05 Aug 18 12:59:41 +0000

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I saw a shooting star tonight, on an unintended walk.
I could have wished for many things, of which I will not talk.
I found instead an Irish prayer, with littl...

Post by Thomas Okeefe (@thomasokeefe) on Sun, 05 Aug 18 12:59:05 +0000

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Morning Glory on my railing
bloom in gentle rain
as I hear Willie Nelson sing
a story of a train

The drops wash soft over tired skin
as I leave confining room
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