Long Debater Poems

Medieval Poems



Deor's Lament (Anglo Saxon poem, circa 10th century AD)
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

Weland knew the agony of exile.
That indomitable smith was wracked by grief.
He endured countless troubles:
sorrows were his only companions
in his frozen...

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Sweet Rose of Virtue
by William Dunbar (c. 1460-1530)
loose translation/modernization/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

after William Dunbar

Sweet rose of virtue and of gentleness,
delightful lily of youthful wantonness,
richest in bounty and in beauty clear
and in every virtue that...

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Lament for the Makaris ("Lament for the Makers/Poets")
by William Dunbar [c. 1460-1530]
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
 
i who enjoyed good health and gladness
am overwhelmed now by life’s terrible sickness
and enfeebled with infirmity ...
how the...

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I will eviscerate you with wit 
            and promise to make it uncomfortable to sit... 
        ...

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The 1AC is a shot in the dark. 
When we use interrogative strategies
we create zones of visibility and possibility.
The potentiality for deliberation
towards a new politic.
 
The study of bare life signals
radical transformations;
The constitutive ambiguity of...

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God I try
Hear me cry as I testify:
Why, you may ask did I let him place his hand on my thigh?
Because he makes me so High
And he makes my earth touch the sky
Oh how can...

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Our local Church is falling down; it’s in total disrepair,
Father Murphy is beside himself for no one seems to care.
The coffers are near empty so there’s need of volunteers
to refurbish what neglect has caused over...

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Paul, Peter and the Tweeter
Why not choose, 
a billionaire leader?
One who is not 
an eloquent speaker.
Trouble rises,
he robs Paul to pay Peter.
The bold rich need tax savings,
forget about the meeker.

From a distance,
we watch the kingdom...

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The world keeps spinning on,
but I wish it could go backward instead.
Who have I become, where have I gone?
I don't even know what goes on inside my own head.
I am not this person I have...

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The debate


Jordan Petersen the famous Canadian Professor debates
Slavoj Zizek, the equally famous philosopher, is facing off.
The Canadian is dressed in a blue three-piece suit that is too tight 
he wears expensive leather boots, looks calm,...

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I'm finally livin my dream
Got 3 on my team
Separated still feel his d#@ in between
 my legs, my mouth, his tongue your right he won
Within a year I'll be havin his son.
So save your game,...

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Everyone needs one
 
I come and go sick or healthy 
I create beautiful pictures-Artist 
I write stories-Writer
 I use my voice all the time-Singer
 I dramatize everything you see-Actor/Actress 
I fix your computer-Computer Technician 
I...

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Douglas Murray 

On various YouTube programs
I have taken an interest in his opinions
about Islam in Europe, and I share 
his pessimistic opinions 
He is a person of great interest
always well groomed
it appears he spends most of his 
time in...

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On My Soapbox Again
Miracle Man
7/28/2023

Most politicians are becoming political snowflakes,
If not in agreement you’re viewed as a traitor.
They cow to lobbyist, while playing patty-cakes,
and queried by the press they become a debater.

Some are offended by...

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My whole life has become
one great big panic attack
scramblin' along
hopin' i don't fade to black
 
 
but i know i will
but i still scramble 
and ramble
maybe for the thrill
up until i 
am the kill
 
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Like a restless dog haunted by a place
where it vaguely recalls having buried
        long ago something personally precious,
        he keeps coming...

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I am the great debater, and the world my only stage
I prime my proper thoughts preparing for  the lone spotlight 
I revel in religious rants that rage across the page
while I oppose audacious offal...

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A Political Opinion 
Miracle Man
7/27/2023

Our voices are not yet audible enough,
to tickle the ears of the ones in power.
Those who care choose not to rebuff,
and upon confrontation, they cower.

It seems much that’s worthy is unaddressed,
it’s...

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A Conservative Christian
Miracle Man
8-16-2023

As a conservative Christian I express my views,
it’s my way of witnessing beyond church pews.

I’m verbally attacked and have been called a hater,
but I remain God’s witness, not carnal debater.

Salvation is freely...

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He smilingly, smugly says to himself:

     "Ah, if only these kids knew

        I was best debater here,

       ...

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Sixteen Nothings Jammed Together

 Found another day today
 same O' same you might see
 Work done, time to play
 excuse me while I go to pee

 Another job finished mighty quick
 even raised the lid...

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