Best Referencing Poems

Monet's Impression, Sunrise

First impressions leave memories
that can linger for a very long time
and give a sense of peace and understanding
that rewards the solitude of the mind
with satisfaction in contemplative reflection.
This may be deceiving and can mislead one to believe
that which is right may, in fact,...

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Why do mechanics need manuals when they’ve fixed it before?
Answer my question or I’ll walk out the door!
Didn’t they attend trade schools or get OJT?
Why need repair manuals?  That what gets me.
I just want a mechanic who won’t refer to a book.
Just fix my...

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NO PART OF THE WORLD (Part 1)


Have you read Jesus words at John 17:16?

Referring to his disciples he said
"They are no part of THE WORLD, just as I am no part of THE WORLD"

What could he have meant by this expression no part of THE...

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I will not be your puppet in a minstrel show 
Because I guarantee no Mammy, Jezebel, or Sambo lives here 
You may try to control my thoughts and dreams
But I will not be your Venus Hottentot
As you stare in awe of my beauty through a...

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I know of a poet here on the Soup
He is a sham; he has everyone duped
Most poems that he posts are not his own
But quotes from others, rearranged, and donned
So it appears he has written them, though he has not; 
He just uses their words,...

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While strolling by the lavender
her smile kept its place,
as lovely as a butterfly
afloat upon her face
She skipped as to a melody
that played about her mind,
in harmony with springtime days
she always seemed to find
With hair a flow of summer breeze, 
spun gold and woven vine,
like Chardonnay...

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Recycled Wisdom Lost
                       by Odin Roark

How common to recycle today
bottle,
cardboard,
can,
or bubble wrap.

How rare the regard for pleas from
mind,
heart,
memory,
wishing also to amend anew.

How satisfying,
To...

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Teddy Roosevelt once said -
"speak softly
and carry a big stick”

Donald 
in referencing this statement 
might respond- 
I may not speak softly-
or do anything softly
but I am loved by all
and carry a big stick
a very big hard stick
with very big balls 
in my very big head
and...

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What is this period, which illustrates the weak motions 
of dull blades, and misguided swings?

I am an unfortunate imitator, as the fearless edge I once 
owned, has faded prominently among the flock as well. 
It is not the passion which is forever stuck in the...

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Husha husha we all fall down
Gonna take you back a few years
Everything was exciting and new
Memories we all hold so dear

First time riding a two wheel bike 
Mom thought we'd break a leg
Climbing aboard some floating ice
Painting some Easter eggs

Our first encounter with puppy love
That...

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Fr. Time, thanks for coming back again today.

Well now, you know I always have plenty of time
for Ms. Integrity!

Thank you for that rather cloying and creepy response.
I talked to FireGod a few days ago, 
were you aware of that?

Yes, of course.
He and EarthGaia know all...

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Some of my poems are written in reference to a Bible scripture. This one was originally written in 2012 and now, (9) years later, I found the Bible scripture this poem is referencing:  Proverbs 27:17 / Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the...

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The-lit-wick-burnt-quick
I am the dipped stick
People are always referencing to

For two reasons:
One, is that I held on too long
Two, is because all but two fingers are gone

Lets look on the bright side, shall we...
I was a beautiful explosion!

A vibrant bouquet 
Of summer flowers in bloom
Emanating from...

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"The Calming of Her Storm"



My mother gave me solace
I fell into her deep hollows
to kiss the wisdom of her 
breath chanting quietly 
I still hear her 
nightingale birdsong caressing 
the soft fluttering 
of her tireless dreams for me
white dove hymns spreading 
over the noir pureness...

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When Earth’s self-educational story did not yet include the self-awareness resources of DNA,
when all Earth’s Tribes were RNA rooted in composting soil,
what did we learn 
to personally,
and more politically and economically,
more public sectorally,
regenerate self-governance of life
through safe and healthy principles of development?

In this, our PostMillennial...

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