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Hoist Poems - Poems about Hoist


Hoist With His Own Petard
He who disregards truth and justice Will sooner or later go the whole hog; His bestial appetites and habits, His love of cruelty and power eventually will take over Perhaps without him ever realizing the danger. He is not only beyond the control of others But beyond his own control. He does no good ( like rainless clouds or fruitless trees, Heaping abuse...

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Categories: hoist, betrayal, christian, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Give Me a Hoist
The earth looks so moist Please give me a hoist right on into that coffin Now shut the lid 'Quid pro quid' I like this game ~ Let's play it often...

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Categories: hoist, earth, fun, games,
Form: Rhyme



Indian Independence - 75 Years
Born after freedom; I witnessed The 25th year Independence Day celebration The Silver Jubilee; the country was underdeveloped, Yet there was jubilation, happiness all over Years went by: I grew bigger I witnessed the 50th too:The Golden Jubilee The country was developing; still there was Jubilation and joy Again years passed by: I was mature I witnessed the 60th too; It...

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Categories: hoist, beautiful, celebration, devotion, happiness,
Form: Free verse
Indian Independence - 75 Years
Born after freedom; I witnessed The 25th year Independence Day celebration The Silver Jubilee; the country was underdeveloped, Yet there was jubilation, happiness all over Years went by: I grew bigger I witnessed the 50th too:The Golden Jubilee The country was developing; still there was Jubilation and joy Again years passed by: I was mature I witnessed the 60th too; It...

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Categories: hoist, beautiful, celebration, devotion, happiness,
Form: Free verse
Torch Lake - Passing On the Torch
He walked up from the lake Throwing open the door of the glorious day Like a smiling OB-GYN snapping off his gloves With a toolbox in hand Delivered to my dad the good news. “I’m certain this new ignition will take care of it This time.” My old dad said to the boat guy I hope we can still get a few more...

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Categories: hoist, boat, celebration, courage, family,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Villanelle: Hoist Not the Flag of Your Hidden Vices
Villanelle: Hoist not the flag of your hidden vices Hoist not the flag of your hidden vices Wonder not why enemies pick on entrails No foe will salute nor sing your praises You cannot make curry without spices Worst not enemies with cat o' nine tails Hoist not the flag of your hidden vices Enemies crop up as you throw dices They hide...

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Categories: hoist, conflict, humorous, philosophy, surreal,
Form: Villanelle
Success Shall Hoist the Sails
success eluded all of those who have not failed nor pay their dues but dear Lord all in all what i have learned success shall hoist the sails success prevails...

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Categories: hoist, imagination,
Form: Free verse

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