Best Burroughs Poems
Burroughs' VirusIn crowds bigly
And comparatively small
The Barker
Shot poisoned grammar arrows
At apple pie heads
Crowds roared with baked smiles
At milestones tossed
Across potomac alters
The Barker
Injected his virus
With mucus spray; tanned
With ease, aimed to please
He opened
His lips to fervid ears,
"Gather my...
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Categories:
burroughs, hero,
Form:
Assignment For Ms. BurroughsThe Poet
On the cruise ship was an unknown poet,
His style so hot, that none could approach it.
Not the smartest guy, don’t be quick to judge,
Doesn’t read much, writing is what he loves.
His lyrics are of experience and truth;
Life has been hard since the days of...
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Categories:
burroughs, adventure, imagination, social, life,
Form:
Rhyme
Borrowing BurroughsFresh and new
Adventures to find
Skipping to the beat
Of a patterned mind
Follow the line
Never step on the crack
The crevices will reveal
Wanton lack
Free, everything is free
For anyone to take
Maybe adults have to pay
For Mercy's sake
Wait! I didn't agree
What have I lost
Too young to wonder
About payment...cost
..............shame
...........................no one, must...
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Categories:
burroughs, desire,
Form:
Rhyme
Faded BurroughsTripwire slumber hush
blank catastrophic soulstice
cashmere solitude slush
tangerine blue hue cocktail
last summer older brother...
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Categories:
burroughs, art, culture, eulogy, howl,
Form:
Tanka