Best Simon Legree Poems

The shy answer troll in the sycamore tree
Refused to come out for the chickadee.
So we sent our best fairy named sweet pie.
Her wand carved a mark in form of a zee.

Geese overhead flashed a pretty vee.
Sweet pea was the most polite she could be.
She did...

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Chicken with a thousand legs so bright
Why do you do what you do to me?
Your clog dancing kept me up all night!
From now on this is what had better be….
Lay off booze, chicken. You are way too tight!
Unless you want me to be Simon Legree.
Chicken...

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Sexy frog was almost too svelte to meet the queen
The queen is corpulent and ugly, rarely seen
Do not dress too well, her mother cautioned her.
But Sexy frog was not subtle, and in no way demure.

So sexy frog showed off a glowing glittery dress.
Her nails were...

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Nineteen sixties silver modern Christmas tree,
All ours in the throes of 1964.
Mirth abounds, no bogeyman or Simon Legree.

A time of sweet innocence for me
Fearing nothing as I walk out my front door,
Nineteen sixties silver modern Christmas tree,

At twelve I feel loved by neighbors that I...

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As you may guess, my heart must ask for this for I like being free.
Call forth your best effort to bask in my truth if you love me.
Haul your doubts out of the flask, and stop smiling with glee.
Maul negativity to complete the task, do...

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There was such a rowdydow
When she said she was gay
Her brother will not come out
He says “Absolutely no way!”

Will it be different when Daddy dies?
Doubtful actually.
Their mother takes her direction 
From her husband, Simon LeGree....

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Paragon of virtue you might be
Hidden assets many cannot see.
Tis true you are no Simon Legree.
But are you as pure as a chickadee?

I know you’re an artist but no Paul Klee.
You like car races, have been to the Prix.
You enjoy shopping, enjoyed many a spree.
Share...

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A spotted leopard in a banyan tree,
Kept his yellow carnivore-ic eyes on me.
I knew better than to move fast or try to flee.
Big cats love a chase like Simon Legree.
His eyes narrowed, but I refused to see.
How fast that cat was chasing after me.
If I...

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When abject fear visits me
Puffs up like Simon Legree
Consciously yet so sweetly
Ignore myself completely


Let the Pens Flow - JUEJU Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Jenish Somadas
Date: March 14th, 2020...

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A faerie village is a marvelous place to be.
If you ever find yourself petite and small.
Pure of heart travelers will discover an oak tree.
Beyond the west side of inspiration wall.

An ethereal faerie may soon dance to thee.
Let her read your fortune in her crystal ball.
Stay...

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Who wrote this song? The king commanded.
I lied through my teeth, when he demanded.
I knew if he hated it, it would be off with my head.
So I gave my sister full credit instead.

Will you be my official songwriter? He asked with discourse.  
I was...

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He was the love of my life, Pat said
Walter’s relatives forgot to tell her he was dead.
We were almost married five times, bragged she.
Walter was mean to her, a Simon Legree.

We almost this, we almost that, we bought a dog, a bird, a cat.
I paid...

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we have AI in every single room
plays music, but cannot put us on Zoom
we can ask her the weather or facts on TV
she will explain about Simon Legree

We ask her questions ten times a day
She is always there, never wanders away
how old is Jenna Elfman...

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