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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
clique 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
Deprived 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
Blessed 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
the 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
A 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
The 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
The 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
Longing 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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