Long Liven up Poems

Sonnets XC-XCVII

Artificial Smile
by Michael R. Burch

I’m waiting for my artificial teeth
to stretch belief, to hollow out the cob
of zealous righteousness, to grasp life’s stub
between clenched molars, and yank out the grief.

Mine must be art-official?zenlike Art?
a...

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Look out lads here we come
Couple of wild girls out for fun
Perfect hair and makeup's fine
Brand new perfume, we smell divine
Skin tight jeans, mini skirts and skimpy knickers
Can't wait for the party its theme is...

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Out of the west, amide a beautiful sunrise… came a pie eyed son of a gun.
Looking for Armadilly Billy the Sling Shot Kidster… water gun… in hand.
He rode a very slow plug, an inchworm called...

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ME AND COUNTRY’S LEGENDS OF FOREVER

Do I wake to you or the cosmos?
Do I wake to singing birds chirping as if there’s a fire?
or a chorus of you Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog
sung by...

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...And come the day she had free reign, provided she not leave,
no heavy tasks upon her, she had worked more while still free.
She explored the whole of the keep, she ready his ancient books,
went down...

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SHOCKING!!!!!!!! WHAT? THAT?


Bad taste?
They know not what is at stake
They do as they please
Then later beg for forgiveness
A right sin
And a dismal business

Nothing is shocking anymore
To thump each other
They go to the extremes of bad...

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Written: November 23, 2023
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Countless years, continue to construe conflict.
My task is to tote testimony of how to commit.
Neither malice nor misery can steal my...

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Oh the taste of sweet temptation, 
Revitalizes dormant imagination.
So delicious and readily handy,
Shall I partake of forbidden candy?
Spontaneity is an understated treasure,
It’s delightful value hard to measure.
Escape from this rut would be nice,
Liven up my...

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An Eventriude-Fountain Opining Spring, 
of Love at first Site, 
mine eyes singing a wet dream; 
of song that wishes this very thing.?
Of your haunting. 
Of Love for Ever, the forge 
of liquid fires pour of...

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Every lively landscape and tree were stripped
by fierce winter of their verdant, elegant dress:
and while they are naked and grieving amid
rainfall and fog: they still wish for sunny days!

Everything loses its beauty, it's the harshest...

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Just when I think I've seen it 
All throughout this  land
They went and upped the anti 
On the classic can of Spam

Those with the higher power
The ones that run the show
The Spam men of...

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I smell chili powder, onions simmering
Salivate over chocolate brownies that are too hot to frost
Wild neon paintings liven up this room; my own works of art.
I hear my husband’s TV set, it is loud, and...

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O, dreamed of home—a bench to rest my feet,
a warm and feathered coat to keep out cold
O, dreamed of feast--spread with too much to eat.
Emanuel, why did I forget my way?

Oh, imaginary friend who talked...

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Me and my fellow buckaroos have had a real rough day.
Plumb tuckered out, we still are not ready to hit the hay.

Our bacon, the beans and biscuits have all been gobbled up.
My coffee now is...

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bound beautifully in blossoms bossom
bend backwards in in time 
the blissful nature nutures the negative
turning on the glow positive energy endeavoring everyone
and goodhearted gladness gathering goodness from within
the kiss planted on your heart heals all...

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An expanse of tall,
Evergreen trees
Wrapped around a
Sparkling and reflective lake,
Miniscule ripples settle upon
The surface of the water
And small bubbles rise up
From the little creatures below
The sound of buzzing
Permeates the air
From the tiny insects
Happily enjoying
Their wonderful...

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Buskers

So much fluff
And not enough
Of the real stuff
That life is made of.

Buskers in parks and on corners
Play for money and exposure,
And liven up drab quarters
By entertaining onlookers.

Slow down life’s pace,
Hesitate and listen
To these street musicians,
And...

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As we walk along the beach in Honolulu the sand welcomes are feet
The warm sun and the gentle trade winds are a combo not to be beat
The waves brush up against the shore then offer...

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Had an urge to purge songs which were a dirge
And on many spiritual songs start to splurge
Which will really liven up the whole place
And put a smile on each and every face.

We sound like being...

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With everyday i wake
The darkness around me advances,
Swallowing me in its pool of misery
To never liven up again.

With every breath i take
I realise that i'm more alone,
Neglected and rejected for a weakness
That i am not...

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Grace,	
she pleases us
with her presence,
and devoted elegance.
Yes, the pale ballet shoes have come out to play.

Grace our friend,
grace our guide,
come slip thy toes into us,
for we are slightly rusty,
and would be honoured to dance with...

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I am the balance of the earth
In seas and oceans you taste my strength
Yet I am weak and quickly melt condensed
Between salty tears and mans fears
On sweaty brows that climb up stairs
I am down to...

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It’s always sunny in the city where you feel your brother’s love
Like a shiv that someone’s thrust into your side.
Guess those Quakers let their sourdough turn rancid over time.
Now it’s hard to shovel s**t against...

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Breaking Dawn
                  is to wake up at will
          ...

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Kong Suni

Have you heard about Kong Suni
A Korean little doll
She’s all dressed up in gingham
You’d expect to hear “Y’all”
But the Koreans didn’t go there
They thought they would be smart
And make a little cutie pie
That also...

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