Long Cora Poems

APRIL 2024-
Hours passed as 3 month old
Damian Junior slept. Dolly and
Molly Reminisced and thought
about the future and the pass about 
Damian and Their families. 
Dolly checked  The time saying
 "Damian will be Here in...

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Here are women in the Hellboy universe...

Witches
    Baba Yaga, The Baba Yaga, Wake the Devil
    Cora Fisher, The Crooked Man
    Troll Witch, The Troll-witch
  ...

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I’ve sorted spuds at Cora Lynn, picked asparagus at Vervale, 
Cherries in the Dandenong’s, beans on the Thompson close to Sale,
I’ve picked apples out at Labertouche and made a tidy quid,
But I’ve never picked an...

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What softness in silence amidst the cacophony of a spin cycle world war.
Lying next to your glow in sleep's stillness, careful of your bandaged hand.
Watching your breath enter and leave, the rise and fall of...

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Mary Lou Sims was young and enterprising, like stars routing dark;
Or mauve dawn on the verge of discovery, awaiting time's remarks.

Mary Lou's best friend was Cora Mann, ever since sweet childhood;
When they'd sat in zesty...

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The morning sun’s oppressive; a nasty b*tch in heat on Rizal Avenue,
Where vendors hawk their cigarettes, baloot, and dog meat barbecue.
The jeepneys buzz the intersection like a hornet’s nest,
But it’s quiet down the mountain once...

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Gormenghast 

...a tribute to Mervyn Peake 



Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan! 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his father Sepulchrave will own 

the ritual...

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...a tribute to British novelist and illustrator
Mervyn Peake, and his trilogy, 'Gormenghast' 


Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan! 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his...

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...a tribute to Mervyn Peake and his trilogy


Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan, 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his father Sepulchrave will own 
the...

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...a tribute to Mervyn Peake 



Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan! 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his father Sepulchrave will own 
the ritual and...

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...a tribute to Mervyn Peake and his trilogy


Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan, 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his father Sepulchrave will own 
the...

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Behold his birth, a brand new Earl, 
the Guardian of the Halls of Groan, 
yet 'til he reach the age of seven 
his father Sepulchrave will own 
the ritual and the royal robes 
of office...

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MacGregor was our first pet dog
a cairn terrier, a little bundle of fun
being adopted I found home strange
my pal MacGregor with me love to run

Also in my upbringing growing up
had two lovable cats Jinky and...

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There is a certain comfort that comes to me
every spring, from perennials I planted years ago, that still pop up, beneath dark soil. 

  I often wonder how in the world they survived the...

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Cora and Captain Hook arrive in Once Upon a Time.
They’re not looking for happily ever afters, but
to rock the boat. One is evil; the other’s out for revenge.
   She’s an old bat and...

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Having lived in Scottish Countryside
during my early formative childhood
a river flowed behind house
many moments there I stood

On a sunny summers day
there watched time go by
so peaceful tranquil setting
makes one want everlasting high

This is the river...

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Cora was my favourite pet
a black labrador/Doberman dog
we loved to walk in the fields
in all weathers except when fog

We lived out in the countryside
enjoying the nature all around
Cora was my constant companion
travel miles aplenty together...

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Dear Ava Rose and Cora

I’m so sorry my babies for making you cry.
Mommy didn’t want to leave without saying goodbye.
Sometimes important tasks are left undone.
But I will be up here watching you with God’s loving...

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This was my favourite friend
when I was growing up
a black Labrador dog
especially at first being a pup

But like all of us
dogs will always want to walk
always needing exercise to grow
but sometimes their bark is their...

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Mr. William Finch had a lot to remember.
What was he doing in the attic in late November?
Wondering about his antics was his wife Cora.
William was covered with the scent of sarsaparilla.
He journeyed to a world...

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You act like you care
But Your love is like Thin Air,
I Don't Feel It.
Don't pretend.
Just Let Me Go.

I'll be fine
But my Heart was on the line.
Far Too Long,
You don't Feel It.
Don't Pretend
Just Let Me Go.

Your...

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