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Alan
post Sep 12 14, 05:09
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not prop
to boldly go
or to boldly not go
that is the question to decide
or not

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Larry
post Sep 12 14, 13:34
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oar knots
are difficult
to achieve when rowing
but a sail keeps down the grunting.
mph! mph!


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Alan
post Sep 14 14, 02:18
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munch munch
munchkins eating
for a TV advert
belch belch - munchkins burping off-camera
spew forth

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Larry
post Sep 15 14, 09:24
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spew froth
from your nostrils
when drinking and laughter
occur at the same time you are
sneezing


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Alan
post Sep 15 14, 17:05
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sneezing
or blowing nose
are best done privately
public display is not allowed
'cept me

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Larry
post Sep 16 14, 23:15
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scepter
was all I heard
when my entry was blocked
my girl was allowed in. I got
the shaft


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post Sep 17 14, 01:23
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the shafts
for the donkey,
attaching to the cart
enable its pulling power
carrot

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Larry
post Sep 17 14, 23:23
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core rots
from the inside
but it may be caused by
infestation from the outside
insects


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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 18 14, 03:28
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in sect
obey leader
absorb all his teachings
don't complain if he favours you
chosen ...

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Larry
post Sep 18 14, 10:14
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Chosun
reservoir was
a famous battle place
for Marines in a war we did
not win.


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Alan
post Sep 19 14, 06:32
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not won
no war at all
suffering and much death
are characteristics of war
losers

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post Sep 19 14, 16:05
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looser
clothing is worn
but not because of fat,
they're a sign of society's
down fall


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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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Alan
post Sep 20 14, 00:28
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Downfall
Hitler's bio
complete insanity
death comes to Germany's armies
thank God

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Larry
post Sep 21 14, 11:39
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God thinks
a lot of things
but always on purpose.
I wonder how often he thinks,
"next time!"


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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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Alan
post Sep 21 14, 12:42
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next time
Gods know better
than to play silly games
with the lives of all mortal men
or not ....

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Larry
post Sep 22 14, 15:18
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ore knot
within crystal
is an indication
that you may be digging a hole
in vein


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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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Alan
post Sep 23 14, 04:44
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you're vain
you are so vain
I bet you think this song
is about you ? Well, it is snot
mucus

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post Sep 24 14, 08:14
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mews cause
is not well knows
but ignoring them will
result in a few trails of blood
from claws


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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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Alan
post Sep 25 14, 00:57
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new clause
behave yourself
lest you offend mother
or worse still, offend your father :
the strap

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post Sep 25 14, 14:19
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the parts
of some clauses
are sharp and to the point
while others are well rounded like
Santa


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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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