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Benjamin Franklin Poems - Poems about Benjamin Franklin


Premium Member Aphorism Plus: Quote by Benjamin Franklin
"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead," ... quote by Benjamin Franklin If the three are still left breathing would you fear what might be said, for when you hear the truth of this, all secrets be at risk, will opportune all freedoms aim to raise those penniless. To save your life,...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, analogy, appreciation,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Benjamin Franklin Puppet
A Benjamin Franklin puppet walked into our living room. He wanted to use our computer, in particular, needed to zoom. I said to my husband “what do you think?” “I believe he is lost,” he said. This is not a skating rink. Because Benjamin Franklin Puppet had put on some skates. He was zipping and slipping around our hoes and...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme



Not In the Bible, Though -
God helps those who help themselves Hidden here a kernel of truth: "no free lunch!" But if I seek a shelter in real or fancied homelessness "A stitch in time saves nine," - not my bikini (thanx a bunch)...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, confusion, education, hilarious, humor,
Form: Epigram
Premium Member An Ode To Benjamin Franklin
I wished to improve on my character so, I looked for a model to go by. I studied the habits of men great and tall, For one who seemed perfect in my eyes. Men of fine profile and manly physique, Were the first ones to cross my inspection. First also dismissed for their physical charms, Seemed all they had worth admiration; And those...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, history,
Form: Quatrain
Noisily Obsessed
"Fart Proudly!" Benjamin Franklin Once Wrote A troublesome guest is best not to tote For happy intestines It was Ben's suggestion A good fart is worthy of a good gloat! Could it be that we're farting obsessed? Each aspect of farting addressed From loud and heady To silent but deadly All preferences being confessed They say one should die for their art But it's others who...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, allusion, animal, fun, funny,
Form: Limerick



Inimitable Intelligible Invaluable Benjamin Franklin
notification of fire evacuation       slated to occur  April 12th, 2018 (between the hours       of 9:00 am and 12 pm) did spur me to validate Google asper,   that direct object heave ving,       pro noun sub bull, verb bose,  ingenious American historical figure       attired in tailored clothes careful sans his just keen       liberal mien pro      claiming necessity...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, 10th grade, 12th grade,
Form: Light Verse
Premium Member Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin He found electricity to be quite shockin' But if we had taken Ben's word The turkey would be our national bird!...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, humorous,
Form: Clerihew
Premium Member Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was known for many a-things Longing for reality to spring from his dreams On a wild stormy night made a discovery A dastardly magic called electricity! However I would bet highly you didn't know Of Benji's hauntingly beautiful crystal show Victorian lasses died and went to heaven The glass armonica swooned even his brethren Benjamin Franklin was certainly a legend To live...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, funny, history,
Form: Clerihew
Premium Member An Ode To Benjamin Franklin
I wished to improve on my character so, I looked for a model to go by. I studied the habits of men great and tall, For one who seemed perfect in my eyes. Men of fine profile and manly physique, Were the first ones to cross my inspection, First also dismissed for their physical charms, Seemed all they had worth admiration; And those...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, history, inspirational, men,
Form: Quatrain
Premium Member Benjamin Franklin
You were much more than a man with a kite and a key. By being a founding father of a new country, your signature can be seen on some great documents. Helping with the Declaration of independence, in our history, you made an auspicious presence. Your many accomplishments can be considered great. You were seen on half-dollars from nineteen forty-eight until fifteen...

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Categories: benjamin franklin, dedication, history
Form: Rhyme

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