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Item 792
Another monday morning
A piece of white lined notebook paper with handwritten text in black ink.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
Shorter Lyrics (2013)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Finished Song Lyrics (2011)
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Copies
4 in the catalogue · also written out as number 297, 566, 665matched on the words by machine - Tom confirms
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Another monday morning
Following a sleepless sunday night
Groggy, tired and yawning
Seems to be the story of your life

Many of us know how you're feeling
Living off thirty hours of sleep a week
Tossing and turning staring at the ceiling
Either that or else you're counting sheep

Living paycheck to paycheck
Struggling just to pay the rent
Tighten up your belt
That hangs just like a noose around your neck
Thursday night and an empty wallet
Leaves you wondering where it all went
Item 793
The scenery is changing
A torn sheet of spiral-bound notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The scenery is changing
The sky is growing bluer
No more loose ends left hanging
You tied the knot then untied the knot
Now you wish you never knew her

But wait a minute this isn't one of those
types of songs
You've shared some great times together
And you were happy that she came along
But then the time came
When it was time for a change
Item 794
The town was empty the streets were clear
A piece of lined notebook paper written on in blue ink with hand-drawn number cards on the left side.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Copies
2 in the catalogue · also written out as number 848matched on the words by machine - Tom confirms
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The town was empty the streets were clear
As I found myself standing here
Everyone had retreated
Back to from whence they [redacted] came
At least now I finally knew [redacted]
Everybody by name

And we all got along just fine
Giggling and laughing
And Having a good time
Best friends 'til the end
Me, Myself and I
Item 796
Waking up to a cold and breezy September morning
Lined notebook paper with handwritten blue ink text and a coffee stain.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Finished Song Lyrics (2011)
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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13 Waking up to a cold and breezy september morning
13 You feel uneasy without any kind of warning
13 Perhaps you had a bad dream that you can't remember
13 door in your mind burst at the seams you had to enter
9 Ghosts from your past are no longer trapped
89 And they are slowly gaining control
9 Skeletons from your closet now ask
9 Will you finally pay us all what you owe?
9 Sleeping dogs have begun to bark
9 There is just no avoiding this fact
9 Each day earlier the sky grows dark
9 Every night the sky becomes more black
Item 797
The only face I see in the mirror
Handwritten text on a torn piece of lined notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The only face I see in the mirror
Belongs to me for it is my own
For the first time in a long time
I woke up all alone

Yet there was sunshine
Pouring in through the window
The morning started off cold
But it got better from there

If seems like a lifetime - ago
The last time I had found myself - here
I fought and beat my pride Made a deal with my ego
Now that My other half has disappeared

The town was empty and the streets were clear
Seems the whole world left me yet I'm not scared
Everyone had retreated back to from whence they came
At least now I finally knew everybody by name

And we all got along just fine
Giggling and laughing
Having a grand old time

Best Friends 'tit the end
Me, myself and I
Item 798
I'm writing my last will and testament
lined loose-leaf, 3-hole punched
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKPoems By Tom (2007)
Age when written
written by age 29 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Copies
2 in the catalogue · also written out as number 897matched on the words by machine - Tom confirms
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How many people know themselves that [crossed out] well
Item 799
Landscaper's Dream
A piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten text in pencil.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKShorter Lyrics (2013)
Age when written
written by age 34 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Copies
2 in the catalogue · also written out as number 997matched on the words by machine - Tom confirms
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Landscaper's Dream
You and me should get together
I'd cut your grass in any weather
Even though you know you could do better
Love the way you look in that pink sweater

You can work it off if you can't pay the fee
I do something for you and you do something for me
'Cause everybody knows you don't get nothing for free
I thought she knew I was joking but then she agreed

Just imagine my shock when she smiled and asked
Is that the only thing you can do is cut my grass?
Well, I'm good at many things I answered back
And with that she offered me a drink and a snack
(As she laid on her bed flat on her back)
Item 800
Tonight
A handwritten, multi-page creative writing piece in ink and pencil on two sheets of paper with some edits and cross-outs.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The words on this page
Tonight
I'm writing my last will and testament
For I've found myself caught in a battle again
Long after I fought for my country
I've found myself in a different war 12 But now I Find myself trapped in a different war
And so much has changed 12 so much has changed I'm not the same man I was before.
I'm not the same man I was before 12 and a flurry of scattered thoughts I sigh and close my eyes
And as I sigh I close my eyes
As I recall all the things that I now fight for

One, two, three... small children playing down at my feet 12
And my daughter who's all grown up and yet I never see 12
My dearest Helen who has always been there for me 12
My family has always meant the world to me 12
And my travel 12
Yet in my mind that seeks to go back through time 12
And select a somewhat different path 8
Collect and form new memories, not just look through old photographs 8
I have a heart that longs not to be apart 8
From someone I might not know if I walked past 8
The answers - I have none - so many questions I would ask 8
8/8 8

hello dear 12
My darling Roxanne how are you? 12 Every tear you've cried All the years that I have missed
Won't you take my hand and walk me through 12
All the years that I have missed 12 For so much I long to know I made a list
Your first steps, your first words, your first kiss 12
your first date

My darling Roxanne has this world been good to you 12
Have you found a passion in life - are you seeing it through 12
Won't you take my hand and take a walk with me 12
It is never too late to create a new destiny Fate - between us two we could mold a new destiny 12

My darling Roxanne everyday I've thought of you 12
Look behind the tears in my eyes - I speak the truth 12
I wish things were different - I wish I had 12 make things right
I'd have cooked you breakfast every morning - read you a story every night 12
My darling Roxanne 12
There's been 12 enjoyed this time with you 12
Countless conversations 12 dad 12 between us 12
Time and time 12 I've dreamed up 12 the words spoken were 12
And 12 myself - yet the same 12
angel, you know I love you...? Daddy, yes I do.
-5-
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12 Tonight
12 I'm writing my last will and testament
12 For I've found myself caught in a battle again
12 8 I have suffered defeat and tasted victory
Long after I fought in the name of my country

it But Now I find myself in a different war 12 But now I find myself trapped in a different war
5 And so much has changed 12 So much has changed I'm not the same man I was before
9 I'm not the same man I was before 12 a flurry of scattered thoughts I sigh and close my eyes
8 And as I sigh I close my eyes
12 As I recall all the things that I now fight for

12 One, two, three...small children playing down at my feet
12 14 And my daughter who's all grown up and yet I never see
12 14 My dearest Helen who has always been there for me
12 Certainly my family has always meant the world to me
12
12
12
11, 11, 88
11, 11, 88

11 And Yet my mind that seeks to travel back through time
11 start anew And select a somewhat different path
8 8 Collect and form new memories, not just look through these old photographs
8 8

11 I have a heart that longs not to be apart
11 From someone I might not know if I walked past
8/8 so far The answers - I have none - so many questions I would want to ask
8 8
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I'm writing
For I've [found myself trapped in a]
[before been sent into] battle again
I have suffered defeat and tasted victory
Long after [ever before I] [expect] [far] fought for my country
As I sigh [when] and then I close my eyes
As I recall all the things that I fight for...

One, two, three small children down at my feet
And My daughter's who's grown up yet I never see [with me]
My dear Helen whose always been [there] [to]
Certainly my family has always [been] the world to me

I wrote a letter to myself
But it was meant for Someone else
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I'm writing my last will and testament
For I've found myself caught in a battle again
I have suffered defeat and tasted victory
Long after I fought for my country
Now I find myself in a different war
As so much has changed - I'm not the same man before
And I sigh I close my eyes now
As I recall all the things that I fight for...

One, two, three... small children playing down at my feet
And my daughter who's grown up and yet I never see
My dearest Helen who has always been there for me
Certainly my family has always meant the world to me

transition yet I have a mind that seeks to go back through
into somewhat a different path
danger and and [?] set old photographs
Collect new memories not just look
and form third longs not to be apart

I have a heart that I walked past
From someone I might not know if
The answers - I have none - so many questions
I would want to ask

questions My darling Roxanne my how are you?
Won't you take my hand and walk me through
All the years that I have missed
your first steps, your first words and your first kiss
this world
My darling Roxanne has been good to you
Have you found a passion in life are you seeing it through
Won't you take my hand and have a walk with me?
It's never too late to create a new destiny
Item 802
Side you [strikethrough: start with]
A piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten text in pencil.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKPoems By Tom (2007)
The November 2024 Collection (2024)
Finished Song Lyrics (2011)
Only The Best (2018)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
34 Albums, Books 1 and 2 (2026)
Brian Rainstorm Song Lyric Book (2014)
The November 2012 Anthology (2012)
Revised 31 Albums With Index (2024)
Tom Jensen Lyrics (2019)
Age when written
written by age 29 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Side you [strikethrough: start with]
he will stand beside you...
(long pause)
start new
I never looked
x Never said aword
x Held me by

begin New: Now

Day had turned
to-night
Now it's my turn
Lighted the path to you
don't feel same
way I used

You Fall
could be the night...
I Love
(long ext
End, tonight (Remember there is someone
watching from above
Remember there is someone watching
Item 804
UNTITLED - first line: [On the left, a small diagram with arrows connecting the following terms:]
Handwritten text and sketches on a sheet of lined notebook paper, with three separate rectangular slips of paper to the left containing the numbers 8, 0, and 4.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKShorter Lyrics (2013)
Age when written
written by age 34 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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[On the left, a small diagram with arrows connecting the following terms:]
walls
rising tide
and
all
rising tide
and

[Main body of text:]
(8) [?]
I understand
still you haven't called, didn't show
The reason I'm still trying to understand
The reason why you didn't call and have yet to show
5 why is it so hard?
9 Contemplating the rest of your life
5 when can you be sure?
5 You want your girlfriend to be your wife
5 Every body knows
9 How many fish are out in the sea
5 your caught in her net
[?]
And yet [?] still try to wrigge [?] free
you got 'nough A-
B A
Blend w/ deep, blue [?]
and free? AB
CA
---
4
0
8
Slow Part
Fast Part
Bm G
5 3
7 5
L2
Item 806
on Whether on not to serve power
A slip of torn white paper with handwritten ink notes and three separate small paper squares with handwritten numbers, all placed on a white surface.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Age when written
written by age 34 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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on Whether on not to serve power
To [crossed out word] to [crossed out word] pretty [crossed out word]
go pulling in this garden of flowers
weeds [crossed out word] when its time to work.
On [crossed out word] be like everyone else - [crossed out word] were gone
Item 808
[Left Card]
Handwritten notes in ink on three pieces of lined paper arranged next to a vertical column of three hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Chomskian Poems (2011)
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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[Left Card]
Because only when the people know can they resist.
Unfortunately it is end up taking more than silent protest.
Some of us will die, some of us yet still we must try.
Together we can form a fist.

[Center Card]
Listen closely wait for it here comes the plot twist.
Your only real fear are these global terrorists.
They'll add my name to their list when they hear this.
The spreading of information oh yeah they fear this.

[Right Card]
One card one chip one voice tells you what to do.
One false step, one wrong move - they'll be after you.
Item 809
They say these are the best years of my life
A lined piece of white notebook paper with handwritten text in pencil and three separate paper squares with numbers drawn on them.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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They say these are the best years of my life
I ask why then are they so full of unsettlement and strife?
Item 810
I make my own gods and
A piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten text in blue ink, placed next to three hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKBrian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
Shorter Lyrics (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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I make my own gods and
worship my own idols
But at least I don't try
to pawn them off on you
Don't go knocking on doors
with my bible in hand
No bumper stickers about
Jesus - you know it's true
I worship my ears when
you talk on
I worship the ground that
you walk on
I worship your long blonde
hair
And your eyes so blue
Item 811
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Lined notebook paper and torn sheets along with small hand-drawn cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes thisthe old category list says: DEPRESSING (not checked by Tom)
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
The November 2024 Collection (2024)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
180 Good Poems (2012)
Only The Best (2018)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
34 Albums, Books 1 and 2 (2026)
Finished Song Lyrics (2011)
Revised 31 Albums With Index (2024)
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Another candle Another year
365 more days that have disappeared
There is no surprise party as far as I can see
And yet tradition is tradition
So I'll sing happy birthday to me
Since it will probably never come true
I'm going to tell you my wish
12 months from now
I long for a soul to share this day with
Because I'm feeling old, sad and alone
Today is my day and I'm sitting here at home
No body knocking on the door
There's no one calling on the phone
Item 813
As old as this earth is
A torn sheet of lined notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOK200 Poems Waiting For Music (2013)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Copies
2 in the catalogue · also written out as number 318matched on the words by machine - Tom confirms
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As old as this earth is
Why do you even try to
be original?
You thought you were the
one to discover fire
Until, sadly, you saw
someone else's smoke signal

Went to the patent shop
It's big and round so you
named it a wheel
Then you turned around
and found a cop
Asking if you go to jail
if an idea you steal

You put your head back down
kept on walking
muttering about some cell
They should be locking
Item 814
I won - the game is over now that
A lined piece of paper accompanied by three handwritten number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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I won - the game is over now that
She'll come back to me
But while she decided and I never
tried to hide it I caught a taste
of other fish in the sea
Item 815
BASEMENT
A sheet of lined notebook paper featuring handwritten text in dark ink.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes thisthe old category list says: LOVE ; INSPIRING / MOTIVATIONAL (not checked by Tom)
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Here I am back,
again
I've come to find
my long lost friend
Been many years
Since I last saw him
The question wasn't
if but when
It took a little
longer than some
may have believe
We've been cut
Many times but
[?] what if we bleed
that we [?]
Item 816
Night falls its time to go to bed
Handwritten on torn, lined off-white notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Night falls its time to go to bed
You know how the saying goes
time to rest your weary head
But when the stars shine
in the sky
It's so much harder to say
good bye
Item 817
Fly high as a gull
Lined notebook paper with text written in pencil.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Fly high as a gull
While you swim like a fish
Now your life isn't dull
Did you get your wish
Be careful what you seek
Just might come true
Hope your luck is weak
For it could be yon
I'll fight sobriety
Crack'em in the jaw
Lose every ounce of dignity
As well as breaking the law
Item 818
Come and see me some time
Hand-written text on a piece of lined notebook paper, accompanied by three hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
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Come and see me some time
We've been playin' it by
the books for so long
Feeling lonely tonight
all alone I sing my song
Missing you is what I do
To pass the time away
Item 819
Fire is the cleanser
A piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten text in pencil and three separate hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The words on this page
Fire is the cleanser
Except when on a bender
There's more than just juice
Inside your blender
Item 820
I wrote your eulogy
Hand-written text on a small, torn-off scrap of lined spiral-bound notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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I wrote your eulogy
got what I'll read
in my head
But the funny thing is
That you're not dead
Was it wishful thinking
or just planning ahead
Is this admissable
As evidence?
Both
What I wrote and
what I said.
Item 821
Half way around the world-
Handwritten in blue ink on torn fragments of lined paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The words on this page
Half way around the world-
She flies wherever her wings
will take her
Her parents taught her night
She knows these next four
years could make her
You know she's just like the
clouds
She's got not strings to tie her down
Seems like her feet never
even touch the ground
I try to hold onto her as
She passes by
She keeps slippin' away no
matter how hard I try.
Ela, lady of the wind
Welcome to America and the
land of dreams
Where your troubles are never
as bad as they seem
Come out with me and I'll
show you around
---
I'm finally happy because
I've found...
Ela, Lady of the wind
She flies across the mountains
and the streams
Into my country and into
my dreams
Now I've taken it upon myself
To show her things that she
can't live without
Here's a lesson in love you'll find is true
All work and no play makes Tom
a sad boy
Sometimes I'd trade a week's
worth of work
For an hour of joy
That hour would be spent w/ you
Item 822
UNTITLED - first line: They say lightening never strikes in the same place twice
Handwritten lines in pen on a torn lined index card.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The words below may belong to another sheet - the first line does not match the picture. Read the picture.
The words on this page
They say lightening
never strikes in the same place twice
& say we all
deserve a second
chance in this
game called life
I've heard all about
Item 823
Do I try to reach a thousand
A piece of lined paper with handwritten text.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
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Item 823 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
Do I try to reach a thousand
literary critics
or a million people
Item 824
I've been staring at the moon
Lined notebook paper written in blue ink alongside numbered paper cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
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Item 824 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
I've been staring at the moon
ALL NIGHT
But the only one who's changed
Is me
still the same face I've seen before
Hasn't even moved
From what I can see

v
K
Item 825
A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER
A sheet of lined notebook paper with handwritten text in pink ink, positioned next to three small paper squares with handwritten characters.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Item 825 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
That hobby got soggy in a hurry, huh?
Only Left us feeling sad, seeing red while feeling Blue
Oceans too dirty to swim in so we swim in sorrow
Suddenly all our dreams dried up
Tried to put off reality until tomorrow
---
dare to be bigger
than the machine
Nothing can stop or
Steal(steel)your dreams
Dare to be stronger
than your enemies
And spare their lives
When they retreat
Item 826
1-Subject Notebook
Lined spiral-bound notebook paper written in ink.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The words on this page
I Got Some Money
Maybe I'll SPEND IT on you
I still got some love left
Hopefully enough to get us through
I WAS GROWING tired
What else could I do?
Item 828
After looking so long
Handwritten text on a rectangular piece of white paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 828 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
After looking so long
for what men seek
I have staked my
flag
At the top of the
peak
My strength is
gaining
Week by week
A heart dripping
love
Shall never mend
its leak
In this world of lies
The truth I speak
Item 829
I've got a new method
Handwritten text on a piece of lined notebook paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
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Item 829 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
I've got a new method
to my madness
And simply stated
I've decided my life's
to complicated
Item 830
From where I stand
A piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten text on both sides.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
From where I stand
Everything looks groovy gravy
But [crossed out] living in a commercial
Ain't like starring in a movie

I document history
The kind & noone reads
On their land of flowers
I'm considered a weed
Item 832
Donnie knows about
A rectangular piece of white paper featuring handwritten text in red ink.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 832 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
Donnie knows about
this and that about
Being bit by the
dogs and scratched
by the cats
Been there done that
more stories of the
day
yesterday never
catches up until
Past the break of
dawn
Item 833
Write down what you think
Torn sheet of lined notebook paper accompanied by three hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 833 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
Write down what you think
But be careful when you sit down
next to your drink
Item 834
I've looked up and down
Lined notebook paper accompanied by three separate hand-drawn number cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
ON THE 34 ALBUMSThe Cost of Light [S20] · as the song ANOTHER QUARTERmatched on the words: three or more seven-word runs shared with that song
IN A BOOKThe November 2024 Collection (2024)
Tom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
A Lifetime Of Rhyme (2020)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
34 Albums, Books 1 and 2 (2026)
Finished Song Lyrics (2011)
Revised 31 Albums With Index (2024)
Age when written
written by age 32 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
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Item 834 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
I've looked up and down
And left and right
I've gone out searching
In the middle of the night
Spent my days
Wandering around
I'm still trying to find
What I haven't found
Item 836
HALF WAY HOME
A piece of rough, textured tan paper with handwritten text in ink.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 836 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
HALF WAY HOME
Standing all alone
Half way between
The begining and the end
Standing all alone
Item 837
She falls in and out of love
Lined notebook paper including a torn strip, accompanied by hand-drawn number cards on white paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKShorter Lyrics (2013)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 837 picture 1 of 1
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The words on this page
She falls in and out of love
About every other day
It's good and then it's bad
But what you've never had
Can never fade away
Item 838
If you're ignorant you're right
Hand-written text on a torn, stained piece of lined notebook paper, accompanied by three hand-drawn squares containing numbers on small white cards.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 838 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
If you're ignorant you're right
Item 839
UNTITLED - first line: Gotten so bad lately
Handwritten text on lined notebook paper, accompanied by three hand-drawn squares containing numbers.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHEDSearched against the 34 albums, every book and Poems By Tom - found in none of them
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Item 839 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
Gotten so bad lately
No I don't say anything
at all
Item 840
UNTITLED - first line: The first step's a doozy as you walk along the cliff
Hand-written text and numbers on a piece of lined notebook paper and three small square pieces of paper.
Why it matters
Tom writes this
Type
Handwritten sheet
Collection
Tom writes this
Published in
IN A BOOKTom Jensen Poem Anthology (2013)
Brian Rainstorm: Poetry Not Dead (2014)
The 714-Page Book (2012)
The Laima Dedication Anthology (2011)
Age when written
written by age 33 at the latestdated from the earliest book it appears in - the sheet itself may be older
Price   · Tier   · Tom fills these
Item 840 picture 1 of 1
The only picture of this piece
The words on this page
The first step's a doozy as you walk along the cliff
The wheels of the mind spin uncontrollably
When following a path in the shape of a question, mark
As the branches you pass twist and turn until they
Spell out the words what if?