Not the real
thing
They’ll
capture his look
His songs
they will sing
As a young
Elvis
Some will
perform
In sequined
jumpsuits
Many
transform
Of rock and
roll
Elvis was
king
When he left
the building
No more would
he sing
A great
performer
We’ll never
stop loving
And now to
Graceland
His fans keep
coming
Elvis
imposters
His image you
share
A great
entertainer
With a life
in despair
By,
Randee Saber 11/26/08
Elvis imposters
Not the real thing
They’ll capture his look
His songs they will sing
As a young Elvis
Most will perform
In sequined jumpsuits
They will transform
Of rock and roll fame
Elvis was king
The music would cause
His hips to swing
And now to Graceland
His fans come to see
The home he’d bequeath
For you and for me
Elvis imposters
His image you share
Of a great entertainer
When you are there
By, Randee Saber
11/26/08
www.randeespoems.blogspot.com
I’m now a crazy cat lady
Who had to rescue three
Abandoned tiny kittens
Who really needed me
All came from a mama cat
But no one looked the same
With many different colors
I gave them their own name
There’s Onyx who is black
Snowflake's tan coat it became
The third one is a Tabby
And Tiger is his name
We had to bottle feed them
Their mother was long gone
It’s better to be with her
That’s where they do belong
I soon became their mother
Cared for them constantly
Within the next few months
They’re now big as they can be
My husband’s very helpful
He feeds them while I’m sleeping
And cleans the litter boxes
Because all cats we’re keeping
These kitties are explorers
In closets they will hide
But only Onyx and Snowflake
In their stroller they will ride
On my chair while I am sitting
On my lap there can be three
Purring as I pet them
I’m glad they’re here with me
By, Randee Saber 11/21/2025
Too many options
For me to pick
Repeated if
needed
It’s said way too
quick
Too many doctors
I only need one
Though many are said
I'll wait till it’s
done
Listening to music
While waiting on hold
I'm not next in
line
The recording has
told
Will I choose to
wait
Or hang up the phone
A decision to make
While I'm sitting alone
By, Randee Saber 11/15/2025
Seedless watermelon
What a waste
Whenever I eat it
It has no taste
When it has seeds
It really has flavor
A cold sweet fruit
To really savor
Who authorized this
To grow without seeds
No spitting or swallowing
They thought no one needs
A choking hazard
Could this be the reason
No watermelon seeds
In the summer season
A watermelon salad
So easy to make
To give it more flaver
To your home I’ll take
By, Randee Saber 5/24/2024
It seems quite unfair
That you’re already gone
Not seeing our Natan
Playing a song
Celine and Theodore
Who always make me smile
And Julia’s Bat Mitzvah
It was truly worthwhile
It’s so heartbreaking
That you’re not here
Enjoying your family
Who you’ll never be near
I think of you often
And it makes me sad
That grandkids can’t visit
Their great grandad
But it is what it is
That’s all I can say
Perhaps we’ll be reunited
In heaven one day
By, Randee Saber 3/12/2023
The 2nd anniversary of my dad’s death
Freedom of Speech
It can be very bad
When speaking of hatred
Just to make people mad
To say the Holocaust
Never occurred
Nor did a school shooting
Is truly absurd
Why are these people
Allowed to speak
And tell lies to those
Who are dumb and meek
Or to say they hate Jews
And slavery was a choice
Don’t broadcast this
With their crazy voice
Keep your thoughts to yourself
And watch what you say
Because you’ll get sued
And money you’ll pay
By, Randee Saber 10/30/2022
An ID card
Identifies you
A business card
Tells what you do
Insurance cards
Your claims get paid
Credit cards
Payments delayed
Debit cards
Get money quick
For Lotto tickets
Or a quick pick
A card that’s green
Allows you to stay
And get a job
In the
A driver’s license
Permits you to drive
A much awaited
Day to arrive
Election Day
Show your card
Cast your ballot
It’s not very hard
The Covid vaccine
A new card we’ve gotten
The dates are listed
It shouldn’t be forgotten
A deck of cards
To wage a bet
So carry your cards
And don’t forget
By, Randee Saber
1/25/07
It never ceases to amaze me
To see planes in the air
I don’t take it for grated
Though often some don’t care
A truly remarkable machine
Flying through the sky
To get you very quickly
The pilots always try
I often stare in awe
When seeing these big planes
Flying over my home
More remarkable than trains
This jet age that we live in
How lucky that we are
To get to places quickly
Unlike a bus, train or car
By, Randee Saber 5/31/2022
Men are responsible
For causing all this trouble
For blowing up the cities
And leaving them in rubble
Was this a game you played
When you were a boy
Building beautiful cities
Then destroying with a toy
Men build the planes
Ships, tanks, and guns
Plus, the ammunition
Which they made tons
Men build the places
Where people reside
Now they’re destroyed
So, the people must hide
Women and children
Are told they must flee
While the men must fight
For the sake of their country
Of course, the dictators
Are the ones to blame
Wanting more countries
It’s part of their game
If women ran the world
They would easily deter
Just sending nasty emails
No fighting would occur
Let the women run the world
And take the place of men
No wars would ever happen
We’d live peacefully again
By, Randee Saber 3/8/2022
In honor in International Women's Day
March 8th every year
Not all want to go
But told they must fight
To invade Ukraine
Knowing it’s not right
Conscripted in service
They have no choice
To do what is wrong
Russians have no voice
Women and children
In Ukraine must flee
While most of the men
Fight for their country
Other nations won’t help
To fight this war
When nuclear weapons
Are a threat for sure
Communist dictators
Plus, the Taliban too
Let democracy prevail
By, Randee Saber 3/6/2022
In this poem, time won’t rhyme
If you can think
of more, please add to mine
Once upon a time
Time to wake up
What time is it
Time to go
Give it some time
Time is of the
essence
The time has come
Peacetime
It’s about time,
all in due time
Take the time,
make the time...to smell the roses
Time after time
Time and time
again
For the sake of
time, to save time
Many of time,
plenty of time, most of the time
Time’s up,
timeline, timeout
Nighttime, daytime
Summertime, Wintertime,
Springtime
Time zones
(Eastern, Central, Mountain & Pacific)
Party time, play
time, nap time
Time wise, we’re on
time
Alone time, time
well spent
Don’t waste time, not worth my time
More time, less
time, out of time
Good time, bad
time
Father time
Time catches up to
you
Time marches on
Time heals all wounds
Anytime, every time, another time
I don’t have time
While killing time
In the meantime, downtime
Time warp, timeshare, time machine
Timeclock,
timekeeper
In a timely manner
Don’t be a two
timer
Just in the nick
of time
A stitch in time
saves nine
There’s no time
like the present
There's only so much time in a day
Let the good times
roll
Time for me to wrap this up
By, Randee
Saber 1/2/2022
Finish the story
Before we eat
Finish the minutes
Before we meet
Finish the laundry
Before you cook
Finish the work
Assigned in the book
Finish your shopping
We want to play
The register says
Finish and pay
Finish what you start
Finish it on time
When you’re in a race
Cross the finish line
By, Randee Saber 12/11/2021
You were looking for a game
On Mah Jongg That’s It
I invited you to come
And it became a good fit
Is it crazy or insane
Coming alone
To a stranger’s home
Facing the unknown
And is it risky
To have a stranger come
Into your home
Or is it just dumb
But Mah Jongg is special
And people want to play
Spending a few hours
Enjoying their day
So no one seems to fear
This unique situation
Where strangers will meet
Without hesitation
By, Randee
Saber 11/5/2021
The 20th anniversary
Of a horrible day
Ingrained in my mind
It will never go away
That remaining steel
Would stand to defy
What happened that day
When two planes did fly
Many pieces of steel
Have been given away
Commemorating that day
By, Randee Saber 9/5/2021
To vaccinate or not
That is the question
Some people think
It is just a suggestion
Vaccines are required
To go to school
Or you can’t go
That is the rule
The Covid vaccine
From wearing a mask
Why such reluctance
To get a vaccine
Are they in doubt
Or just being mean
Will they wear a mask
A booster shot
Is now being required
Because the protection
Will soon be expired
By, Randee Saber 9/5/2021
After so many months
In social isolation
And many not taking
A family vacation
Cities were in lockdown
For months at a time
Hardly anyone was out
Committing a crime
Living in fear
Of this dreadful disease
If you went out in public
Don’t dare to sneeze
Restrictions now lifted
Masks you may not need
Get the Covid vaccine
Don’t let others mislead
No daily broadcasts
Of those who have died
Without any loved ones
Along their bedside
Schools have reopened
No learning on Zoom
And gathering with friends
Has now resumed
Stores and restaurants
Hiring many to work
Some giving a bonus
As an employment perk
But let's never forget
All those who were brave
Risking their lives
For people to save
By, Randee Saber 6/18/2021
I had written you a poem
And saw it on display
It was 14 years ago
On your 80th birthday
It was quite a challenge
For me when you got sick
But you were very happy
With Atria I picked
You were so well liked there
And never did complain
With your friendly smile
You never were a pain
A ladies’ man you were
And Shirley was your friend
Until she left abruptly
The friendship had to end
The past months had been rough
In social isolation
Because the Covid virus
There was no visitation
And then we got a call
To get here very quick
So, Alan drove here fast
Because you’ve gotten sick
That hospice place was understaffed
Therefore, I threw a fit
To get you in their hospital
I called and never quit
I knew this day would come
But still in disbelief
You're lying in a hospital bed
My heart is filled with grief
I come and visit daily
And watch you slip away
But memories I have of you
With me will always stay
By, Randee Saber, beloved daughter 3/19/2021
Poem below I wrote for my dad's 80th birthday that was on display on his TV stand
Dad's 80th birthday
You're young at heart
You're as young as you feel
Turning 80
Is no big deal
You don't use a walker
You don't use a cane
And believe it or not
You're still sane
You're nice and slim
With no extra weight
But you've always managed
To clean your plate
You love to read
You share your knowledge
You married young
While still in college
A helpful spouse
You cook and clean
You don't lose your temper
You're never mean
Patrolling the waters
The ocean and bay
The Coast Guard Auxiliary
Makes your day
Playing softball
Keeps you strong
You've played many years
Exactly how long?
You're proud of your wife
She's stood by your side
For so many years
The knot's been tied
You're proud of your children
And grandchildren too
And they of course
Are proud of you
As your journey continues
What more can I say
Take care of yourself
Have a happy birthday
By, Randee Saber 12/4/2006
The Covid vaccine
It's finally here
Pfizer, Moderna
Stand up and cheer
Two shots are needed
A few weeks apart
After your first
It's a good start
To get the vaccine
Some are afraid
They say too quickly
It had been made
Protect yourself
From getting sick
The virus won't care
Who it will pick
By, Randee Saber 3/6/2021
Stay at home orders
Thank heavens for Zoom
The meetings you have
You can do in any room
Nice clothes aren’t needed
No new friends to make
When working from home
No car will you take
No office romances
No baby showers
And you won’t see
Who’s getting flowers
No one supervising
You’re on your own
Spending more time
On your cell phone
No sexual harassment
There’s no one around
When working at home
It’s like a ghost town
Some people enjoy
This solitude
And not dealing with
Co-workers who are rude
By, Randee Saber 10/27/2020