Long Famous person Poems

Poetry is something which comes when you least expect it to. 
Much like a new friend?
Every second as it ticks away something new comes our way.
We never seek it we never find. But it’s always...

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He was a super star. I was neither super nor a star.                       ...

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we live in a star struck society being a celebrity is now the game
we seem to cheer louder for professional athletes and people with well known names
we also have a desire to be just like...

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Guts, Determination Blood Sweat and Tears 
Who can say they have not used that combination
That is the combination that makes famous people, heroes and idles  
What is the difference between famous people, heroes, idles...

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No, I don't play golf, nor am I a fan of those who play;                     ...

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I saw a famous person
walking alone on a city street.
He was about 25 feet away when
I spotted him. I said, "Hi John,
So nice to meet you. My son will be
happy to know that I met...

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The elevator button has got stuck
there doesn't seem any way out
here I am with a man called John
says he's an apostle, I don't doubt 

Indeed this is John who knew Jesus
being his disciple and apostle...

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In the middle of the night a door slams
The awful scent of cigarettes floats upward penetrates my nostrils
Insomnia keeps him up and restless
Lying here I hear, smell and know that the worst is yet to...

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I choose to YouTube.


When famous people die, 
You get to look back fondly at their lives.
You get to see what they accomplished;
You get to read what people write.
You get images never seen before;
You open whole...

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STRANGE FRIEND 

I had a friend both on Facebook and meeting him in person
he often sent me words of wisdom said by a famous person,
about loyalty and honesty, I often find these saying rather
banal and...

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This is a poem I wrote for the Crazy Christmas Carol member contest.
It is in reference to Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Hope you have some laughs!



Santa The Fat-Bellied Stranger


You know Batman and Robin
and Shakespeare...

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It irks me the most
how the body becomes a haven
for all these uninvited microbes
out to destroy their host.
How all the drinks I ever drank
and all the smokes smoked
took the future away.
The Future is Now.

Years of...

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(This is in response to the Poem
POETRY written by Richard Lamoureux)

I make the most sound but no noise
You'll hear me alright sans my voice.

Richard, look in my face there's no smile
But I won you over...

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When We Took a Trip
Horn Haiku

when we took a trip
we were given a great tip
should go on a ship

she gave me some slack
instead we stayed in a shack
with black smokestack in back

when we went to...

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In the parking lot, I sat observing 
The flag over the shopping mall
I noticed it flying at half-mast
A famous person, it sought to recall

The impact they had on society
Affected people, far and wide
Adored or rejected...

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Abraham* is father of faith indeed
He obeyed God along His deed and creed
Commended and blest
Midst challenging test
So from unbelief and doubt, he was freed.

Abraham’s great grandson, Moses** did stand
Leading God’s people to the promised land
With...

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We were parallel walking
she asked if I found [famous person] attractive
I sucked a thoughtful tooth (as if)
and said I'm not one to fawn over
minor celebrities
she said fawn I said yes fawn 

But if [famous person]...

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Cynosure

Umm..cynosure... what does that mean?
Oh yes, I see...something supreme.


Like dignitary, celeb, sight;
a focal point, or nucleus.
A stunner, prodigy, limelight,
a treasure, magnate, omphalos.

A hero, luminary, ace,
centrality, big gun, big name.
A famous person, worthy place,
or major leaguer...

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THE OCCURRENCE
WERE SHE FOUND REASON
TO PROVOKE HIM INTO ANGER
WARN THESE PEOPLE
THAT HIS FURY IS THAT OF
HER MAKINGS
ABSENCE OF BEHAVIOR
TO REMAIN UNDISTURBED
AND POLITY FINDING AWAY
TO REMOVE HIMSELF FROM
THAT WHICH ANGERS HIM
SHE STIRS UP STRIFE
TO CAUSE ANGER
SHE...

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So many gentle people
Full of love inside,
They don't speak our language
But they try to with their eyes.

Some may not have money
But they don't really care,
They're not vain in any way
It's their friendship that they share.

If...

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We are all immigrants
We all have temporary residence here
This land is ours and theirs, yours and mine
We are humanity, stronger joined than apart
Never turn your back on a hungry child
You may be in the right
Lacking...

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The advent of a new birth
Brings such joy to those around,
It’s the onset of a new life.
And a miracle, so profound.

All new-borns should be nurtured.
From the day they first arrive,
From a fragile new beginning
They need...

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The Elephant
By Franklin Price
3/2/2016

The elephant, the animal
The mascot of the red
A party controlled by very few
Filling the people up with dread

They let a famous person run
As a Republican,  a joke
Would capture all the media
But...

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I believe I can fly far, 
To the world of my dreams, 
Like a river down the stream.

I believe I will grow, 
To be the new famous person,
That everyone would know

I believe in my wishes,
It...

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EVITA

Maria Eva Duarte de Perón -
her husband rocked her world - seed sown.
Argentina's sordid saint -
the First Lady’s wake caused them to weep and faint.

3/21/2019
Celebrity or Famous Person Clerihew
Sponsor - Tania Kitchin

Evita met her husband,...

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