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 Mar 6 14, 11:02
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two beats
to a measure for the cowboys' two-step as they sashay across the floor tonight ·······  ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 8 14, 12:44
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two nights,
or is it three ? you are very welcome to stay/pay as long as you like - for now Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 8 14, 21:24
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
porno
is ill-advised in genteel company but is even more dangerous alone ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 8 14, 21:41
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#1224
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
a loan
may help you now but paying it all back plus the interest charged will leave you all own ······· ·······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 MM Award Winner     |
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Mar 9 14, 03:31
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#1225
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
all own
to ev'ry sin claiming Mea Culpa and Mea Maxima Culpa endless Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 9 14, 22:08
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
endless
can be a pain in nearly everything but especially for those who would sit ······· ·······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 MM Award Winner |
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Mar 10 14, 02:25
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
wood seat
hard surface waits for every soft bum seeking refuge but finding none that's life Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 10 14, 11:32
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#1228
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
that slice
of limburger smelled up the whole kitchen; but the patrons said of the chef: good taste ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 10 14, 12:40
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
goo taste
most modern food full of damn additives to clog your taste buds right up your nose Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 10 14, 19:12
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
who knows
what's in the food we purchase at the store when all the fine print is too small to read ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 11 14, 11:20
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
to read
all the fine print is fool's occupation while the cornflakes get too soggy to eat Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 11 14, 11:43
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
two wheats
and ten other whole grains make up my bread; they all seem essential for my rough age ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 11 14, 12:40
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
rough edge
can be smoothed out if you give it your all at least that’s what I heard in an old saw ······· ·······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 MM Award Winner |
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Mar 11 14, 13:09
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#1234
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
old saws
tend to get dull so using them to write is only for the like-witted readers ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 11 14, 13:32
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
reeders
all use woodwinds whereas the brass section huff and puff like out of shape men blowing ······· ·······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 MM Award Winner |
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Mar 11 14, 13:55
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
blowing
in the dead wind the future, or the past why worry, be happy, enjoy today Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 11 14, 13:55
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#1237
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
blowing
dandelions spreads their seeds all over your neighbor's unsuspecting green lawnscape ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 11 14, 14:39
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
moonscape
Armstrong's heaven watch distant earth float by and think it is out of this world for now Alan ······· ······· |
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Mar 11 14, 18:16
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,956 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
foreknow
the final score when you watch a taped game and your guests think that it is live; safe bet! ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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Mar 12 14, 02:04
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#1240
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
safe bit
horse's mouthpiece not shill, but inventor and no doubt animal lover (censored) Alan ······· ······· |
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