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Species of Destruction

(Was thinking about the duality of humanity and came up with two poems.  I know this makes three poems in a row, but I wanted to get these two out.  Enjoy.) Devouring And burning Tearing And suffocating With no sense … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Stories Never Told

(A short poem about something I’ve wondered about for years.  Given wars, diseases, resource inequality, wealth inequality, education inequality, and a whole list of other barriers, I’m assuming this happens every minute.) How many stories have been lost? Because the … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Speeder

(We’ve all seen people like this.) I saw you Nostrils blazing in my rear view Your tongue licking your lips As you rocket by me Windows shaking in your wake Those around you are fools Inching along at fifty Kissing … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Skudger

(Yeah . . . I got nothing on this one either.  Maybe the komodo dragon? Only because of the poison then waiting for the prey to drop tactic.) Dweller in the muck Deep beneath the waves The Skudger wanders Following … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Shrieking Skull of Necrotalis Plains

(A creepy tale that I can’t remember the inspiration for.  Given the time period, it could have been a nightmare.) An open plain Never crossed by man Home to ghosts And every form of ghoul Slavering for flesh   One … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Shadows

(Fits the creepy vibe of the Halloween month.  It also comes off rather sad.) We follow you everywhere And rarely are acknowledged We are by your side Or watching your back Or leading you in silence Yet we are an … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Son

(Funny how this and last week’s poem are right next to each other in my folder.  Guess there could be some hope, but we have to work on it.  Clearly, I wrote this a long time ago when he was … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Society of Absent Parents

(This one hits home since I work in a school.  I know there are parents who simply don’t try to be there for their kids.  Yet, I feel like the majority are those who wish they could be there, but … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Pride Rondelet

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Lust Rondelet

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading

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