Words
...I heard them when I was small
words of hatred words worst of all
words of steel knives stabbing me
meaningless words all for me
it didn't matter what they said
the words wanted me dead.
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Categories:
confidence trick, angst, corruption, faith, leadership,
Form: Free verse
It's Simply Magic
...It’s Simply Magic
It’s just a little bit of magic, to enlighten your world;
It’s just another illusion, to fool the boys and girls.
It’s just another magic hat trick, with a rabbit inside;
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Categories:
confidence trick, children, magic, song,
Form: Lyric
Confidence Trick
...The old codger hobbling upon his cane Rich in years, a quick impression, on the accessory ...
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Categories:
confidence trick, allusion, ireland,
Form: Free verse
Confidence Trick (Sonnet No 6)
...Shall change compare the prettiest I know?
Who art more willing worth than facing gloom.
As rapid snap decisions judge them “No!”,
Deter, do loathsome spoils with hints of doom
Or poise ...
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Categories:
confidence trick, social,
Form: Sonnet