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The Purple Flaming Banana

Reading a new poem Written late night While fighting to sleep Trying to stay awake Finished as the sun rises above a distant mountain Purple Flaming Banana I look around and see people Their eyes glazed over in confusion What is the poem about? Does it have a deep, hidden meaning? Is the purple flaming banana love? Does it mean anger, hatred or a twisted mind? Was I on drugs? Did I have way too much to drink? What is the meaning of the purple flaming banana? It was not love It was not hate or anger What was the meaning of a purple flaming banana? It was just that Nothing special Nothing unique Just a purple flaming banana Nothing more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 11/23/2008 6:12:00 AM
I like this!! It's what I've often done....just think of something so "off the wall" and start babbling about it in poetry. Most of those I don't post.....however, I'm glad you did. Now I know I'm not the only one who does it! :) ~ Carrie
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