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Author of "Ray's Violet: The Tale of a Most Extraordinary Lightning Bug" and "A Poetry Primer: Scranford the Scarecrow"
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Monetary Wedding Gift
We wanted to send you a gift
That truly would give you a lift,
But we didn’t know
What would make you glow
Or cause a family rift!
In matters of home and heart,
It’s important to get a good start.
So here’s some money
To share with your honey
To take to the bank or the mart!
Copyright 2000 by Sharon Walrond Harris
Permission is granted for the use of these poems as long as credit is given to the author.
"A Birthday Grant" ($50)
A Birthday “Grant”
(Ulysses S., that is)
This “Grant” is for you
To use as you wish
To buy yourself something
That’s birthday-ish.
Perhaps a nice dinner
Will just hit the spot
Or a book or CD
That’s currently hot.
A wonderful day
Is wished for you--
And health and good fortune
The whole year through!
Sharon Walrond Harris
This poem is great to use in a card in which you are including a $50 bill!
Copyright 2000 by Sharon Walrond Harris
Permission is granted for the use of these poems as long as credit is given to the author.
"Chocolate"
CHOCOLATE
When you're low and feeling blue,
Or if you have too much to do,
CHOCOLATE is the thing for you!
If you're tired and feeling stressed
And cannot seem to get your rest,
CHOCOLATE will restore your zest!
The way it works I can't define,
But if your palate is like mine,
You'll agree--CHOCOLATE's divine!
So for your birthday celebration
Here's a CHOCOLATE taste sensation.
Enjoy this tasty inspiration!
Sharon Walrond Harris
Note: This poem would be appropriate for other occasions, also.
Just change "birthday" to Christmas or Valentine's Day, etc.
Copyright 2000 by Sharon Walrond Harris
Permission is granted for the use of these poems as long as credit is given to the author.