Best Uncle Tom Poems
Poor Uncle Tom
He lies in peace beneath this tree
where death by shock came suddenly.
That thunderbolt struck Uncle Tom-
he faced the storm before the calm.
April 16, 2019
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Categories:
uncle tom, death, funny,
Form:
Light Verse
Uncle TomHe’s got a job, he works real heard,
Got an apartment, and a used car,
He puts in the hours, bears the scars
That is the path he’s on.
Gets a promotion, then moves away
To a nice suburb, he’s bound to stay,
With room for some kids to run and...
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Categories:
uncle tom, change, character, leaving, political,
Form:
Rhyme
Steampunk Cat Listens To Uncle TomSteampunk Cat had some weird feelings in his head.
They clanged around against metal, filled him with dread.
Something is happening, he told his Uncle Tom Stead.
I feel a storm is coming, that might make us dead.
Tom was a cagey old codger, all curiosity gone.
He rolled over...
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Categories:
uncle tom, 2nd grade, 3rd grade,
Form:
Rhyme