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Judy

Audio Recordings, Poems about Poetry, Relationships / tagged Death, Grief, Jealousy, Regret, Suicide / June 1, 2026 / by neil_2015_wordpress@neilmeili.com

Judy was a beauty
tall and blonde and shy
early this month she decided to die

The soft wise eyes, the curling lashes
all now ashes

We have been friends for twenty years
hugs and coffee when in town, cards when far away

And always the latest poetry

She said it was important, and it touched her
in places nothing and no one else could reach

Three years ago
I put my neck in a green-eyed noose

I sent no cards, I did not call

I do not know if I could have saved her
though touch and poetry have been known to

I only know I hate what I did and didn't do
I only know that she drowned out there alone
I only know it was a long time since I had thrown her a line

Picking on the Banjo

Audio Recordings, Remembering / tagged Envy, Jealousy, Music, Talent / March 25, 2025 / by neil_2015_wordpress@neilmeili.com

When I pick on a banjo
it's like a bully pickin on you
for your lunch money

In high school I tortured a trumpet
hitting the high notes and low
with many a glancing blow

While Johnny's boy, damn his hide
could pick up any instrument

Didn't have to think or practice
or anything
the music just told him
where to put his fingers

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Kimberly Heinrich on The Other WellMay 31, 2026
Neil: THANK YOU for this!! Love it!! You are the best!!!💕💕
Sandi Hebley on Timmy’s Down the WellMay 29, 2026
🤗 Love this!
Barb on Dog WhistlersMay 26, 2026
That is an amazing, precious picture! So dear.
Anonymous on WisdomMay 17, 2026
🤗 Very wise and true.
Sandi Hebley on School ReunionMay 16, 2026
Live it! I’m one immune to kryptonite— not Superman,

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