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Axe To Grind Poems - Poems about Axe To Grind

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Pundits preachers politicians
you may see
attorneys too
and even agree with me
I think you'll find
all have an agenda
with an axe to grind
lining their pockets
feathering their nest...
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Categories: axe to grind, how i feel, word
Form: Rhyme

Read All About It

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I can't bring myself
to read the front page news
with which they string us along
as portrayed by the views
of those with a vested interest
or the rest with an axe to grind
who must th...
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Categories: axe to grind, how i feel, integrity,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Memberclique Rhymes

...a penny saved is a penny earned
adding insult to injury, her love was spurned
afraid of his own shadow and against all odds
airing his dirty laundry happened to both Todds
the all mighty dollar e...
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Categories: axe to grind, 12th grade, 3rd grade,
Form: Rhyme

A Tale From The Loom - VI to X

...She lays the carpet on the floor as though a regal dress;
Each loving stitch sewn by her hand displays no sign of stress;
The time has come to greet her fate though not a hint of fret;
She sits wi...
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Categories: axe to grind, adventure, fantasy, romance,
Form: Rhyme

pick a title

...The calm, the eerie still before the storm 
Nature herself supports this, this crime is one approved by God
That's what he tried to wrap his head about, certainly with no luck
Strange enough, he k...
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Categories: axe to grind, anger, fate, light, true
Form: Rhyme



Rare Bird

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'It takes one to know one', so they do state,
but that won't take you far,
as we're never told exactly who these 'they' are.
'It's not what you know, it's who you know',
so the saying g...
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Categories: axe to grind, humor, humorous, word play,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberDeprived of Your Love

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                                         Deprived of Your Love

                         Deprived of Your love since the dawn of time
                                O Lord, I wander in wild w...
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Categories: axe to grind, god, life, son, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberBlessed with Love

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                                          Blessed with Love

                          Blessed is a man who real love can find
                           Deep in the heart of a companion soul,...
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Categories: axe to grind, blessing, feelings, love, spiritual,
Form: Sonnet

Premium Memberthe subject is water -3-

...muddy the waters
 ~ taking all the footwear when
the rain starts to fall

Father waters he'll
hold ~ I swear it's gospel truth
chicken little's right 

pour cold water on
should ...
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Categories: axe to grind, analogy, friendship,
Form: Senryu

Buckfast

...Breaking hours,
light flickering 
between gray torrents, 
restrained luminosity. 
(otherwise too glorious)

Oh but your shine 
when I see, dazzling 
of it’s own volition, 
your introspection...
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Categories: axe to grind, fun, funny, humor,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberA Blessed Soul

...Written 2 August 2023
Submitted to No. 1233 New Poem only Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand


                                               A Blessed Soul

                          Bl...
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Categories: axe to grind, humanity, inspiration, inspirational, life,
Form: Couplet

Premium MemberThe Blade Cuts Both Ways

...No cut can be made from a rusty blade.

No blade can sever a noble endeavor.

No great divide from a loss of pride,

Your character shines forever and ever.

No peace of mind with an axe to g...
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Categories: axe to grind, character,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberThe Wagon Man

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The Wagon Man
Wagon John,
Wanted My Thoughts On Columbine and Gun Control
4-20-2000

The place, was Littleton Colorado, the school, Columbine High.
But it could have happened in any s...
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Categories: axe to grind, death, high school, school,
Form: Narrative

Premium MemberLonging For Walter Cronkite

...Some folks are misguided to sincerely believe
That what they hear on the news is fact, indeed,
I hope this poem will help you, friend, to relieve
That dreadful notion, for the “news” i...
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Categories: axe to grind, anger, history, how i
Form: Free verse

Good Morning Princess

...Princess! The smile of your angel face may never depart. 
Sweetheart! wake up and give your day a fresh new start. 
Your beauty and charm God can no longer exalt. 
You are a precious queen, with a...
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Categories: axe to grind, best friend, cheer up,
Form: Rhyme

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