Long Axel Poems

Who suggests a trip back...rides to this bit of nostalgia in the middle years of the Great Depression aboard a Chicago elevated train, "the El." We hurdle head-long above asphalt blanketed streets that are determined...

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The letter I find on my hotel bedside table,
after waking up by sunrise for the first time in six months,
Somewhere,
there is a museum of unfinished surgeries
where You can reach inside the exhibits and finally touch...

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He had brown hair and the most passionate eyes 

Is this Axel? 
I’m sure it is! 

I laughed although I was still in shock 

It was like a twisted merry go round 

Blurry and confusing...

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And left without realizing I understood nothing 
I shrugged it off with a lump in my throat 
I tripped and stumbled over to the countertop 
And paused 
An inkling of a memory grew in head...

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My mate Jim and I were tired of working for a boss. 
We decided to buy a truck and give the 9 to 5 a toss. 
We set up a little business, taking produce to...

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Dragon went to the mailbox this morn, 
And he came excitedly flying back, yes, toward the house… 
So Now, you should… be doubly, doubly, doubly forewarned.
Yep! Now, you GOTTA know… We’re in for a LOT...

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How over powering are the sun beams making up the illumines  configuration of the blinds
that try so hard to withstand them. I experience the presence of their warm inviting bliss
every moment the mountains release...

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After my years of struggle, playing small time gigs 
Right place, right time, I hit it big 
No longer will I face the rejections 
I now have an accountant doing my financial projections 
I make...

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While strolling through the graveyard the other day, I was drawn,
To a host of stones with creative and pithy epitaphs etched thereon!
Such flowing poetic verse is deemed worthy of recording for posterity,
Due to its peculiarity,...

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Mirthful memories of stitches and axel grease,
Kennel Clubs and snicker doodles.

Memories like colors, collected on an artist’s palette,
Stirred with southpaw patience,
Finding her backward child upright,
On a cycle’s seat; in a hopeful heart.
She sprinkled her son...

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Adrenaline Rush
 
This drug that surges through 
my veins and floods my brain each day.
Giving my brain just the jolt it needs 
in all the right ways!

This electric stimulation is organic.
Nothing bought on the street...

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The pleasure seeking body blindes me. All I leave is death and slavery behind me. In pride my unbelieving faith is founded, my previously living vessel is now grounded. The trumpets sounded and I was...

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(For Axel Caleb)
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Apt lovely face charms in sure light,
eXpress the way joy shouts and screams;
Excite this space with looks most bright,
Love comes Sunday with cuddly dreams.


Charm styles a poise with pout and frown,
Ask cheer and...

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A Dull Day
It was a dull morning and since my old friends had married when I was at sea,
 I felt rather lonely and had a boiled egg for breakfast.
Took a bus down to the...

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“My little kitty is so unique,” said Miss Olivienne Jonesmiller, “she’s a precious little shorthair, all ‘tude and sassy.”
“What will you name her?” Her mama asked. 
“I’m going to name her Beaupretty.”

“My little kitty is...

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Acing awesome atomic axel jumps
Baffling backflips and butterfly jumps
Completing camel spins and cross strokes
Dance jumps, dance lifts and death spirals
Eclipsing extensions and edge jumping
Fearless heights for fan spirals and flying spins 
Gracefully gliding across galactic...

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Skating in the Clouds


She ice skates, now in the clouds.
Her figure eights wow, all the heavenly crowds.

She is amazed as the crowd continues to grow.
New, to heaven, God pleases them all  with additional, 
sparkling...

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Anida Mann & Baron Ready
April Showers & Wade Rivers
Bertha Saylor & Abel Crews
Bunny Bunns & Wilt Dailey
Burl E Pecker & Phyllis Upman
Candy Cane & Hedon Succor
Chastity B. Lowe & Noah Hoare
Crystal Clear & Robin Blind
Demi...

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(Dedication: For my grandson Axel Caleb)
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Your curious eyes
Seek to wander,
Curious strange sighs
As you wonder.


Touch prompts fond feel
Just for a while,
Your curious will
Fronts easy smile.


Curious hands reach
For things to grab,
Ply each to each
As touch unwraps.


Sight tells...

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Merlin The Magic Cat

They said they chose Merlin early last month
Because of the colour of his ears,
Yet Merlin’s been stalking the gardens around here
For almost thirty-nine years!

They said magic was a myth, a story, a...

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(Dedication: For my grandson Axel)
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Hope wears a face with joy that swirls,
Apt touch of grace upon this world;


Poise in sure ease now frames clear lot,
Prime surge of peace blooms simple thought,


Yield to fond touch as...

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(Dedication: For my grandson Axel Caleb)
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This boy child knows to touch my heart,
Simple smile shows love's magic art.


A glance of glee sets frolic free,
Profound touch sprees as focus sees.


Now eye to eye two souls can...

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(Dedication: For my son Michael, 
and my grandson Axel Caleb.)
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Two fathers, and two sons:
Glimpses of play and fun,
Journeys in the warm sun,
Emergent light now puns.


Joy wears a sanguine face:
Purpose and passion pace,
Words and works in...

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(Dedication: For my grandson Axel Caleb)
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Laugh with clear poise
Oomph outlasts noise
Voice well your choice


Etch passion bright
Live precious light
Yes feel what's right


Bright blessings bloom
Lasting cheer rooms
Etch love that booms


Sense succinct stay
Set ample days
Indulge wise ways


Now and...

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