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Legree
Legree Poems - Poems about Legree
Sexy Frog did not Listen to her Mother
...Sexy frog was almost too svelte to meet the queen The queen is corpulent and ugly, rarely seen Do not dress too well, her mother cautioned her. But Sexy frog was not subtle, and in no way demure. ......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Rhyme
the love of her life
...He was the love of my life, Pat said Walter’s relatives forgot to tell her he was dead. We were almost married five times, bragged she. Walter was mean to her, a Simon Legree. We almost this, w......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Rhyme
Such a Rowdydow
...There was such a rowdydow When she said she was gay Her brother will not come out He says “Absolutely no way!” Will it be different when Daddy dies? Doubtful actually. Their mother takes her ......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
discrimination,
Form:
Rhyme
Who Wrote This Song
...Who wrote this song? The king commanded. I lied through my teeth, when he demanded. I knew if he hated it, it would be off with my head. So I gave my sister full credit instead. Will you be my ......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
3rd grade, 4th grade,
Form:
Free verse
Christmas 1964
...Nineteen sixties silver modern Christmas tree, All ours in the throes of 1964. Mirth abounds, no bogeyman or Simon Legree. A time of sweet innocence for me Fearing nothing as I walk out my fron......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
christmas, memory, nostalgia,
Form:
Villanelle
If I Can Just Get To That Tree
...A spotted leopard in a banyan tree, Kept his yellow carnivore-ic eyes on me. I knew better than to move fast or try to flee. Big cats love a chase like Simon Legree. His eyes narrowed, but I refu......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
3rd grade, 4th grade,
Form:
Rhyme
Please Tell Me About You
...Paragon of virtue you might be Hidden assets many cannot see. Tis true you are no Simon Legree. But are you as pure as a chickadee? I know you’re an artist but no Paul Klee. You like car races......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
friendship,
Form:
Monorhyme
Beyond Inspiration Wall
...A faerie village is a marvelous place to be. If you ever find yourself petite and small. Pure of heart travelers will discover an oak tree. Beyond the west side of inspiration wall. An ethereal......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
fairy,
Form:
Rhyme
Clearly I See
...As you may guess, my heart must ask for this for I like being free. Call forth your best effort to bask in my truth if you love me. Haul your doubts out of the flask, and stop smiling with glee. M......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Rhyme
Shy Answer Troll In Sycamore Tree
...The shy answer troll in the sycamore tree Refused to come out for the chickadee. So we sent our best fairy named sweet pie. Her wand carved a mark in form of a zee. Geese overhead flashed a pre......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Monorhyme
Let the Pens Flow
...When abject fear visits me Puffs up like Simon Legree Consciously yet so sweetly Ignore myself completely Let the Pens Flow - JUEJU Poetry Contest Sponsor: Jenish Somadas Date: March 14th,......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
poverty,
Form:
Jueju
Chicken With a Thousand Legs
...Chicken with a thousand legs so bright Why do you do what you do to me? Your clog dancing kept me up all night! From now on this is what had better be…. Lay off booze, chicken. You are way too ti......
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Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
legree,
dream,
Form:
Rhyme
Simone Legree: Anima
...Frowning at my desires, and the knowledge I acquire. Disguising them as shame, pain, and misery. Scorning me in front of company, but he lives with me. His lashes wait for me to surface from......
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Angelo Pierre Louis
Categories:
legree,
africa, angst, black african
Form:
Free verse