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Larry
post Sep 19 19, 13:12
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For the next meal and that’s by decree
you should eat everything that you see
has been placed on your plate;
such as that is your fate
and the pounds will drop off one… two… three.


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post Sep 23 19, 05:55
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I'm afraid, if the pounds would drop off,
what I see must be less. Do not scoff.
A banana is small
for a stomach; that's all
it will be, so I'd better not cough.


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post Oct 11 19, 14:42
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I had better not cough, it will be
a disaster you don’t want to see
for my elbow won’t reach
what I use for good speech;
I’m surprised at what comes out of me.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Oct 12 19, 20:55
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If what comes out of you are fine words
you can sell them for feed for your birds
so they'll flap in the sky
to the great by and by
or just drop on your head little turds.


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post Oct 13 19, 00:26
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… and since I just wrote this to a friend on AP who wants me to affirm that I'm not getting old...


I affirm that my brain's staying young
while forced oxygen fills up my lung
Painful feet won't concur
and my eyes start to blur
though I'm nibbling on hot egg fu yung.


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post Nov 13 19, 14:43
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Little turds will just drop on your head
if you walk through the forest instead
of a nice city street
without trees. Life’s complete
if you’re strolling without all the dread.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy



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post Nov 13 19, 14:44
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And in reply to your post to your friend:

If you’re nibbling on hot egg-fu-yung
then it’s possible you are among
China town’s restauranteurs
where the food connoisseurs
never scream when they’re burning their tongue.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Nov 19 19, 04:45
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If you're strolling on streets without dread
then in Chinatown you won't find bread
but just noodles and chips
to add weight to your hips
that you'll walk off until you are dead


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Larry
post Dec 12 19, 00:04
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If you walk off until you are dead,
never facing life’s problems instead
of just standing your ground;
you’ll amaze and astound
while the compliments go to your head.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Dec 12 19, 03:38
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While the compliments go to your brain
it won't matter if you end up slain
because you will be dead.
You will ne'er get ahead
from the farm where you planted your grain.


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post Sep 20 22, 19:03
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If you’re planting some grain on the farm
there might be a slight cause for alarm.
Now with each new fad diet
it’s best to stay quiet.
They all preach carbohydrates will harm.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Sep 23 22, 02:21
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Carbohydrates cause harm if you preach
to be careful, but you're at the beach
with your gut hanging out
in a way there's no doubt
that your practice that goal does not reach!


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post Sep 23 22, 19:24
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When you practice but can’t reach your goal,
are you digging a much deeper hole
when those failures you curse
make your plight a bit worse?
Dig some more and pretend you’re a mole.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Sep 25 22, 05:52
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If great mountains from molehills arise
from your digging, that often implies
that you're deep in a hole
with that pessimist mole
wherein anything good's a surprise


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post Sep 25 22, 08:18
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Anything which is good’s a surprise
to a pessimist who always cries
“Woe is me!” and such ilk.
After spilling his milk,
hopes his cat will arrive ere it dries.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
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post Sep 26 22, 22:51
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When your cat comes to lick up the mess
it is helpful right there to confess
that to spill milk's okay
Optimistic ballet
might be danced with a bit of success


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post Sep 27 22, 09:21
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With success, you may dance for a bit.
You can prance or perhaps do a split
but make sure leotard’s
small codpiece fits and wards
or you may not be able to sit.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy



Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers.
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post Sep 27 22, 17:21
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If your crotch rests on pieces of cod
while you dance on the beach esplanade
they will make your tights stink
You should pray they don't shrink
or you'll scare away every last broad



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post Sep 28 22, 10:27
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If you scare broads away with cod’s stench,
ocean’s waves will wash you, every inch;
but look out for a fin
just before you begin
or you’ll wind up as bait… That’s a cinch.


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy



Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers.
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post Sep 28 22, 13:59
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It's a cinch you will wind up as bait
for a shark lest you're careful. Your fate
could be sealed with a bite
or be dragged out of sight.
If you don't see the fin, it's too late!


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