R. GERRY FABIAN - POEMS

R. Gerry Fabian is a retired English instructor.  He has been publishing poetry since 1972 in various poetry magazines. 
His web page is https://rgerryfabian.wordpress.com  He is the editor of Raw Dog Press https://rawdogpress.wordpress.com  
His novels, Memphis Masquerade , Getting Lucky (The Story) and published poetry book, Parallels are available at Smashwords and all other ebook stores. 

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                          Chasing Angels
  

                            I have been
                            beyond
                            the forbidden hours.
 
                            Very few go there;
                            fewer return.
 
                            I have been there
                            more than once.
                           
                            I do not regret it.
                            I will go back,
                            again.
  
 
 
                                     Cold Chowder
 

                                     All the ingredients
                                     are
                                     properly prepared.
                                     Clams shucked;
                                     onions, celery, carrots
                                     cut and cubed;
                                     flour, butter and cream
                                     whisked
                                     thick and smooth.
 
                                     Simmered
                                     yet never boiled.
 
                                     The only item
                                     missing
                                     is you.
 
 

 
 
                                     Self Help
 

Make friends
so you may shape
the oddities
 that are YOU
into the smiles
of faces
which speak
your name
so easily
as their own.
 
Make friends
who will
help you
unwrap
the tight packages
 that go beyond
  your design.
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