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Rhyme is a crime,
A misdemeanor or more.
And cadence is worse—a rhythmical verse
Is a felony critics abhor.

“Love” gets a shove
In the ash-can where Beauty “belongs”.
Psychosis is “in”—optimism’s a sin:
Down the toilet with heart wringing songs!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Richards Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 8:02 AM
It seems you have said what I've often thought myself...Angst and psychosis seems to rule!! Pity the poor optimist!!
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