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DOG CHASES TAIL-Doggone It for Pick a Title Poetry Contest

DOG CHASES TAIL
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In circles goes the dog, 
a furry whirlwind, tail a-wagging,
his nose to the ground, sniffing out the ghost of a bone
with no clue as to where he left it. 
Ahh, the circle grows, and me thinks he’s quite mad!

Truth be told, that bone is a relic,
a trophy of nothing, a piece of yesterday's

A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALK: When My Life Changed Poetry Contest

A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALK
Poem written for and submitted to “When My Life Changed” Poetry Contest, Kai Micheal Neumann, sponsor.
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Early morning, sun dripping gold over weathered fences.
     I was running, feet rhythmically striking the pavement.

Then a sudden jolt, my foot caught in a yawning crack.
     I remember

MAID OF ORLEANS-Myth and Memory Poetry Contest

MAID OF ORLÉANS
Poem written for and submitted to “Myth and Memory” Poetry Contest, Vanya Evangeline, sponsor. 
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A warrior saint came from the plains of rural France,
a beautiful maiden named Joan, dressed in simple clothes,
not of noble lineage, but of modest beginnings
her faith unmatched.  

Shielded by heavenly whispers, 
she took up a religious cause~
mounted on

THIS OLD HOUSE Pyramid Poetry Contest

THIS OLD HOUSE
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HOME
loving
idyllic

through open windows
time drifts by soft and slow
heartbeat of my past remains

“Lavender memories linger.”

Poem written for and submitted to “Pyramids of Clarity” Poetry Contest, Joseph May, sponsor. 

WILE E COYOTE Cartoon Character Clerihew Poetry Contest

WILE E. COYOTE
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With ACME’s ludicrous gadgets galore, in the desert Wile E. Coyote plots
Builds rockets and traps that his nemesis, the Roadrunner, inevitably spots.
*“Beep! Beep!” Road Runner zips past with a dare, and with a tumble and crash
Wile onto the desert does splat; undaunted, he sends ACME more cash.

Poem written for and submitted to Cartoon

FRAGILE VESSEL Broken But Bold Enough to Bounce Back Contest

FRAGILE VESSEL
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Poem written for and submitted to “Broken But Bold Enough to Bounce Back” Poetry Contest, Anoucheka Gangabissoon, sponsor, August 11, 2025.

They gathered like shadows,
the character assassins~
their whispers their weapons, 
their glances a silent judgment,
truth twisted to fit their narrative,
a caricature of my spirit
painted in the hues of malice.  

I, a fragile vessel,
trembled beneath

ARTIST OR CURATOR AI Panacea or Pain Contest

ARTIST OR CURATOR?
This poem is written as 'food for thought' for “AI: Panacea or Pain? Poetry Contest,” Simon Rogerson, sponsor, August 10, 2025. 
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In the lifeless labyrinth of algorithms,
a spark of genius flickers—
an architect of thought,
a sculptor, a poet, unseen~
the AI poet. 

Fingers poised upon my keyboard,
I see a potential flickering 
on my computer screen.

What Will Man Think - For Contest

      The past blinks
      The future winks

      The present links
       ~ Historians ink




     Entry in > 7 Contest
     Sponsor: Rob Carmack
     

Interlude - not for contest -

         Three dozen or so revelers whoop it up.
       Prince''s signature smash-hit song, "1999"
        Is blasting top volume on loud speakers.
          A rollicking party reaches

Interlude - Not for Contest

"I give you life eternal. Everlasting love. The power of the storm, and the beasts of the earth. Walk with me to be my loving wife forever" Bram Stoker


Time has come for us to slow the pace.
    Just relax, enjoy each other's embrace.
       Let laughter fill

Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall Poetry Contest

Warm summer days fly by so fast, 
cool weather’s lurking in the wings. 
School holidays they never last,
warm summer days fly by so fast 
Dead foliage will soon whizz past -
“Those Autumn Leaves” my grandma sings! 
Warm summer days fly by so fast, 
cool weather’s lurking in the wings.

Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall Poetry Contest

It’s still summer time now!
But it will end soon.
When Fall comes, sun is low.
There will still be sun and moon.
Leaves from trees fell slow.

Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall Poetry Contest

The leaves have not yet begun to turn the bright colors of autumn,
but night air is chill as if it knows you have gone from my life;
gone with the warmth of summer; leaving my life lackluster.

2025 Poem

The flood of life bring sorrow
Mind become empty in a moment or two
Calling for perspective on the event
Almost forgot what's the most important
in that moment of time
The flood comes slowly
It kept deeper and deeper
Get out people your present was not need at that moment
Get going find a higher place
To settle down till morning.

No contest!

My mummy’s made curls in my hair
No spray tan for me, my skin’s fair
I’m an English rose
I’ll wear my best clothes
The other girls don’t have a prayer!

The beauty pageant is at three
I apply make up carefully
I’m certain to win
As my Grandma Cyn
Is judging the contest, tee hee!

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