Best Locking Poems

© Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Tidal locking






Like waxing and waning 
of moon, his love shuddered,
The tidal locking 
that hampered my zing,
Effulgent life lost
in darker side of silvery moon.

In its brightness 
drowned my shimmer,
Then it abated into a sickle
to slice my pride,
Forlorn, I chose to live by
the...

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Neck-o-Flex
Twist-o-Flex
Single Roll,

Boogaloo
Scarecrow
Puppet, 
Push and Pull,

Toyman, Robot,
Shamrock, Waving,

Eqyptian Twist,
Romeo Twist,
It's Funk we're making

Double Lock,
High kick, handkerchief
Apple Hat,

Splits, Knee drop, Wrist Twirl,
a Layout that's flat,

Stripey socks, bright Zoot suit,
Marshmallow shoes,

Candy Hush Puppies, big smiles,
no need for blues,

Waistcoat, Braces, a Cane,
Bowler or Derby hat,

Popping and Locking has style
we...

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An international battlefield was scheduled this year 
Postponed due to an invisible fear 
A misunderstood sensitive diplomatic situation 
Displaying theatrical health care patients 
Put off an artistic war 
Where the death toll is replaced by a game score 
As we interpret what really happened 
Hopefully...

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FAMILYTREE

in circumstances 
                unknown
she left this world       alone
neath 
      the fast flowing Ouse
judge not
     ...

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Lost in your eyes.
Dark and entrancing they are.
In their depths, secrets lie.
They almost give predatory vibes.
How you look at me.
Lost in your eyes, I don't know how.
Oo they're smiling!
With a gaze that pierces through me.
Igniting a fire, igniting a spark.
Frozen in the moment.
Lost in your...

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