Awry Poems - Poems about Awry

You might learn a thing or two About what you thought was true, If you were just a fly on the wall, A listening device made to deceive Those in secret chambers as they weave. It's a story they will tell Of super spies to weave a spell, A web of lies to catch the fly And leave you in a world...

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Ashen faced Prometheus aghast at inferno gone awry Whether arsonist at fault or confluence of ripe conditions triggering perfect firestorm, the titan of fire beside himself with misery, though no fault of his own the raging bullish conflagration a taste of inescapable hell synonymous with the outer limits of the twilight zone, where mercurial Venusians ply their devil may care attitude with pitchforks stabbing the sheltering...

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As it is the way with me, I have the car prepped by individuals whose love of the industry has acquired a rather peculiar name, "Grease Monkey." I have no understanding of vehicles or their inner makings of their encasement under the hood the concepts of an engine. Repairing a flat tire, or locking the...

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dawn that went from awry sad to NAUGHT bad — glad I made a stand, So Grand Dove into the waters that once consumed me Will I ever be free? Will I ever be happy as can be? Sea foam comes and goes, and goes I dream of home, away from my foes To and fro, I’d like you to...

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Beneath smile exotic, gleaming moon’s delight, We embraced romance of a passionate night, Whispering deep secrets of moments sublime Unveiling sweet story of undying-love in prime, Of promises eternal, pledging together forever, Journeying through life’s endearing endeavor, Vowing to traverse through oceans of ardour Eying abode amorous, vying tomorrow’s shore. Alas! love soon turned errant, choosing to detour, Straying from accords youthful, but immature, Rejecting...

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In summer we shatter into pieces of grief In autumn we decay as a fallen leaf Mizzling rain that dribbles down begrimed window pane Binds me to...

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Gangsta rap gone awry Critics and fans ask why? Artist say it's an open market Parent's say they're young, and the target Rappers write for the buck Teens listen and buy for their luck Rap music was once focused towards blacks Now that it's multicultural, watch your back Rappers on the west coast and east coast It's about who's turn it's to boast Purpose of...

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Why does the mind love those fanciful tales of firey dragons and great dancing whales? Easier to digest spurious tales gone awry than to taste sweetness of questioning why. January 27, 2022 Bite Size Poem #34 by Line Gauthier...

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Once upon a time In the distant past There was a country Built by the sweat of her adopted children And painstakingly through thick and thin Became God’s own country The light of the world Whenever she spoke, the international community stood still Enemy countries quaked and trembled While allies scampered to mollify The police officer of the world Once upon a time His Excellency epitomized leadership...

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There was a painting offered as inspiration for this contest. I'm sorry I'm not able to include it for lack of a premium membership, but I hope I've managed, just a little, to set the scene with imagery. Moonlight was diffused by a shadowed sky Thunder hammered with the power of Thor Sullen clouds released a deluge...

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I used to be a "hottie"but now, I just go potty. What on earth could be the matter with my ever shrinking bladder? I hold no affection for my sun damaged complexion. Too many summers at the sea have caused barnacles to grow on me. Alas hoorah, horr ray, at least my ...

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It was my first Thanksgiving dinner as his wife so I wanted the meal to be perfect in every way But...trembling in fear, I cut my finger with a knife It was the beginning of a day in piteous disarray I didn't know a turkey would take so long to thaw and I couldn't defrost the fat bird in the...

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They’re playing bingo in the lounge bar, between ten and dinner time, pensioners arrive from near and far, to try and win a bingo dime. I’m watching from me usual stool, and hear numbers shouted out, while drinking beer that’s nice and cool, waiting for the ‘bingo’ shout. While there is laughter and loud groaning, depending on their bingo luck, some others claim of their...

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Hubert awash was a Josh for his Bonn, he was in a toss at the ton and never knew his cons, say today that was interest and wand, that he could only shoot his lawn- he never needed but had all his own knots for the fawns....

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A frog once asked a wizard to turn him into a prince. So, the wizard granted his wish and cast a great spell. The frog was pleased and he hopped off into the distance, Looking for a princess that was worthy, a beautiful belle. One spring day, while hopping through the woods, The frog came across an amazing, but dreadful...

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