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Best Burroughs Poems


Burroughs' Virus
In 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. Burroughs
The 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 Burroughs
Fresh 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

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry



Premium Member Faded Burroughs
Tripwire 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

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry