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D. W. Griffith Poems - Poems about D. W. Griffith


Peculiar Sensation
Night is pending. Not even the most anxious can avoid time. Day after day I dread the the death of nothing that the night spawns. The TV becomes my best friend~ a window of light in the abyss. Old TV shows are brighter than the new. Tonight I choose The Andy Griffith Show. I put my earphones in, and turn the volume down (on the off chance sleep embraces me) and I...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, anxiety, depression, mental health,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The Andy Griffith Show
Barney Fife, the bumbler, is a joy to watch Aunt Bea’s whining could be turned down a notch Opie is grown, but not in these old shows, of course Some days he sneaks carrots out to his found horse Andy never gets married, but comes close a lot Maybe this kept me watching, but I hope not…. Barney Fife’s eyes bugging...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, nostalgia,
Form: Rhyme



Ben Matlock-He Was the Best
Ben Matlock-He Was The Best Ben Matlock Attorney at Law Atlanta, Georgia, That’s where he was, y’all, He was one of a kind, Answers he would find, A hit series on CBS, His show reruns on Hallmark And MeTV, He never lost a case, His colleagues had to keep pace, Sometimes his daughter LeAnn Worked with him, Later on, a lawyer named Michele, Tyler was the detective in the first...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, humorous, murder, mystery, smart,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The Jailer
There was a sheriff named Andy Taylor He was also the county's best bailor Most folks seemed to adore him Except the crooks were so grim Guess they knew he was also the jailer On A Lim Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May April 3, 2022...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, funny, humor, humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Andy and Barney
Sheriff Andy Taylor Was also the jailer Fighting for the law Never had to draw Deputy Barney Fife Giving crime strife One bullet to load Knew his penal code Clerihew 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May September 29, 2021 The Andy Griffith Show ...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, fun, hilarious, humor, humorous,
Form: Clerihew



Premium Member Andy Griffith
Ben Matlock is an excellent criminal attorney. He has gone back to find his roots recently. The tracks he was following led him to Mayberry. The sheriff Andy Taylor has stark familiarity. Barney Fife is the name of Andy’s deputy. Andy has a son by the name of Opie. Their lives would not be complete without Aunt Bee. Well, here is a...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, dedication, loss, tribute,
Form: Rhyme
In Memory of Andy Griffith
In Memory of Andy Griffith By Elton Camp It's bad news that we received today The actor Andy Griffith passed away For decades he's kept us entertained As Sheriff Taylor he has remained The passing years have passed on by Old age came and Andy had to die It was as Matlock that I liked him best Not with Bee, Opie, Barney & the...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, death,
Form: Rhyme
You Preached: a Tribute To Pastor Arlee Griffith Jr.
you preached to us that the way to achieve an ultimate makeover is to concede control to God and let the Holy Spirit takeover you preached to us that we need to take up our towel of service and then realize and utilize our God given purpose you preached to us in the year of 2005 that we are...

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Categories: d. w. griffith, anniversary, devotion, inspirational, happy,
Form: Dramatic Monologue

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