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Larry
post Jun 22 16, 11:04
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when shorts
hang down
past your
knees

they’re either
too long
or peddle pushers


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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 Jun 26 16, 13:54
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pushback
about long shorts:
some of mine
go past my knees

legs
are
short


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Larry
post Jun 27 16, 22:31
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shorts
can be
of any length
necessary

as long as
they cover
briefs


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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 Jun 28 16, 01:48
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briefs
hang out
when some guys
roam the streets

it's amazing
they
can walk


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Larry
post Jun 29 16, 10:11
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walk
of shame
originated
in prisons

emulating those few
willing to relinquish
their manhood


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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 Jun 30 16, 18:43
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hooded men
roam the night
in search
of victims

heavy, long
flashlights
are helpful


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Larry
post Jul 3 16, 14:39
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helpful
would be
their mothers’
guiding hands

applying knowledge
of good and evil
nonverbally


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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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JustDaniel
post Jul 12 16, 03:24
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nonverbally
my absence
has spoken
loudly

setbacks and pain
have kept me
from visiting


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Larry
post Jul 12 16, 18:41
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visiting
is all
some old
members do,

writing and critique
is what
is needed


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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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JustDaniel
post Jul 14 16, 03:23
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needed:
time to think
to do critique

hope to
have some
after we've
moved


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post Jul 14 16, 21:29
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moved to country


moved critic,
organizing to
vacate, gets you

earnest opinion,
discerning extent
thoughts offer
objectively


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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.
Larry D. Jennings

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Larry
post Jul 20 16, 19:48
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objectives
are plans
or goals
we set

for ourselves
so aim high
and try


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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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JustDaniel
post Jul 26 16, 02:58
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ain't movin'

trying
to stay afloat
in this heat

can do
in pool
but work's
slow


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Larry
post Jul 26 16, 16:24
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summer’s workout

slow
up to
make your
mending task

easier to
realize; you
should not quit


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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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JustDaniel
post Jul 30 16, 10:46
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Present Exigecnies

I won't quit
even though
acrostics

pressure
me to
take time
I don't have


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Larry
post Jul 31 16, 14:21
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don’t try to until…

Duties persist
obviating scenario
necessitating you
to rejoin

trivial pursuit
regarding literati
you’ll unfurl


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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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JustDaniel
post Aug 2 16, 04:26
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unflagging hope

unfurled
a flag
on my front porch

demonstrates
confidence
we'll live there
before long.


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Larry
post Aug 2 16, 23:24
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pants before pants

long
for completion
in renovating
your home

while you can
still wear your
shorts


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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 Aug 7 16, 14:54
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long and short of it

shorts
are preferred
in the summer

we hope
to move in
before
they fall


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Larry
post Aug 8 16, 23:26
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weight and see

the fall
approaches with
chilly winds

and visible
pants reveal
you’ll need
a belt


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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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