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Calvin Poems - Poems about Calvin


Premium Member RUNNING BACK-Dedicated verse to Nebraska Football Player Calvin D Jones
Running back Do running back do? Ha! I Caught ball Come O’ Kansas, come can’t wait To catch me yet Ball caught, clutch against my chest I run the ball a brisk running back receive, Handoffs from run the ball. Catch passes Kansas (catch me) if you can I runnin to ya… running back 2/5/25 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2025© Dedicated...

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Categories: calvin, appreciation, bereavement, celebration, dedication,
Form: Ekphrasis
Premium Member Calvin
"I hope you enjoy this true story. While I'm unable to emulate Hitchcock, the tale reminds me of that great director." ~ The First Grader In 1965, on a corner lot, four or five children, with learning disabilities or behavioral issues, waited for the van that would take them to their special school. An...

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Categories: calvin, childhood, mystery,
Form: Free verse



Calvin Klein and Menthol Cigarettes
When everyone wore Calvin Klein I wore pairs of Old Navy jeans and graphic tees When everyone carried a mouthful Menthol Cigarettes I carried a mouthful of Sour Patch Kids When everyone was having cups of Kalik I was having cups of Pina Coladas When everyone was rocking Air Jordans I was rocking flip flops and Converse When everyone went to...

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Categories: calvin, identity,
Form: Free verse
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge !....?...!!...? (.)...(.) No please 1933 the Great Depression hit " I feel I no longer fit"- his tweet...

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Categories: calvin, fun,
Form: Clerihew
Premium Member John Calvin - God's Man 1509-1564
John Calvin one I greatly admire a man God set apart in His will turning His mind and heart and by His spirit full He did fill This man once obedient to Rome now transformed by Christ His king for he was indeed God's man purposing glory for God to bring Although born a French man he was to be Geneva's own son reforming the...

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Categories: calvin, christian, hero, life,
Form: Rhyme



For Calvin James
I smiled as I hug you Joyed as I tugged you From anywhere to everywhere Your baby eyes bright and clear I am proud as I befriend you Still soft and handsome as dew I watched you grow Alighting on any rose Your roguelike fancy chose I was contented when you marry Had many children...

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Categories: calvin, death, cancer,
Form: Verse
Premium Member President Calvin Coolidge
'Tis well known that "Silent Cal" Coolidge was a man of very few words! He considered that long conversations and inane babble was for the birds! A lady bet if she could elicit more than two words from him it would make news. He mulled over her challenge for a few minutes...

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Categories: calvin, funny,
Form: Clerihew
Like Calvin Klein
You never wear cologne to work But there you go Out the door In your tie Smelling like Calvin Klein I want to ask, "For whom?" But I just wave good-bye My heart is racing I'm afraid of The Why I watch you pull away Looking for clues A sign I take a deep breath Smells like Calvin Klein (This poem is my favorite because I feel like it...

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Categories: calvin, angst, life
Form: Rhyme
Like Calvin Klein
You never wear cologne to work But there you go Out the door In your tie Smelling like Calvin Klein I want to ask, "For whom?" But I just wave good-bye My heart is racing I'm afraid of The Why I watch you pull away Looking for clues A sign I take a deep breath Smells like Calvin Klein Received 2nd place in "Your (OWN) Favorite Poem" contest Received Honorable...

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Categories: calvin, angst, life,
Form: Rhyme
My Manderin Orange Calvin Kleins
Everybody was after them back in the day I tell them this is not the King, you can't have it your way I still have them and they are still sought after When I wear them, I don't understand the laughter A policeman stopped me and gave me a fine He said I was violating the noise ordinance with...

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Categories: calvin, funny, life, social, me,
Form: ABC

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