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A poet’s a thief with a knife, Cutting off pieces of life Belonging to woman or man, Running as fast as he can. A poet’s a sin-happy saint, Clown covered up with green paint, A sadist, a soldier, a fool— Poet’s get kicked out of school.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 11/6/2009 10:32:00 AM
I am so pleased to be reading all these outstanding poems today. I thank you for sharing yours with us today Steve. Have a wonderful weekend and may you gain inspiration as well. Love, Carol
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