Long Milliner Poems

An Excelente Balade of Charitie (“An Excellent Ballad of Charity”)
by Thomas Chatterton, age 17
modernization/translation by Michael R. Burch

As wroten bie the goode Prieste
Thomas Rowley 1464

In Virgynë the swelt'ring sun grew keen,
Then hot upon the meadows...

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Morning

Impaired by his tremors
And a troublesome cough,
He turned fur into felt
Before cooling things off.

He drooled once or twice
And grew cold in his bones,
But he shaped all the felt
Into all of the cones.


Noon

His 'venomous vipers'
Grew restless...

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Where Do Poets Go
A tribute to All Poetry Soup Poets of the Past 

Where do Poets go, when it’s time to create? 
Imagery through thoughts, so that others can relate,
What place can they find, that...

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My Guardian Angel

A wall of protection shields me from the horrors of the night,
I close my eyes and drift away to see beauty in my sight!
I see clouds like fluffy marshmallows beneath the Moon so...

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Communication

Communication is a medium that opens many doors,
An exchange of thoughts and idea, through figurative metaphors!
Verbal transmissions through actions, sight, sign and sound,
Communication connections are literally all around! 

It starts at birth with a kiss,...

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Just say Thanks 

Thanks, is an ordinary word, that many take for granted,
It has various meanings, that are within us deeply planted.
At a young age, we are taught, to always do what’s right,
And saying thanks...

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My Pesky Friend

You landed on my coffee cup; you landed on the chair,
You landed on my shoulder, now I know not where,
Did you go, my pesky friend, I’ve looked here and there;
Suddenly you appeared again,...

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Ode to the President

As Commander and Chief you took an oath,
To lead the us on a path, of economic growth,
Opposition at your feet, never conceding defeat,
A battle well fought, are words bearing repeat!

As an advocate...

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Winter's First Surprise

Predicted by the Weatherman, it’s “Winter’s First Surprise,”
As we gaze out our windows, sheets of snow clouds our eyes!
Streets void of traffic, Mother Natures’ beauty is everywhere,
Suddenly the silence is broken, as a...

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As I gaze upon the starlit sky, its’ beauty enveloped between the clouds;
At first glance I see the calm, then before my eyes, life’s ‘thunderous storm.

What’s Your Storm?

Mine is the gift of life, with its...

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Prayer Works

When you feel down trodden and you don’t know what to do,
Just look to the sky and thank God for another day of life.
Each day that you wake up, is a new chance to...

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English women love their hats, 
From commoner to Queen; 
If you watched William’s wedding,
Then you know just what I mean.

From wild and wacky to sedate,
The headgear called attention;
Most were classy - stylish, too,
And some defied...

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I’m Just a Vessel

Here rest I, in the calm of the starlit sky,
Paying homage to the Creator, of days gone by.
Thought waves lightly quivering, to and fro,
Like the ripple effect, of a stones soft throw.

Warm...

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Life’s  Mysteries

Have you ever tried to figure out, what makes the world go round?
Or wondered if its’ axis broke, would it float aimlessly around?
Have you ever really wondered, is there life in outer space?
Or...

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Quiet Storm

With whispers of winds you blow, gently across the sky, 
Arrival barely noticed, soft clouds, misty rain inside. 
Your drops tickling the leaves, of the weeping willow trees,
As they bow willingly, to the airs’...

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MD Live!

MD Live! Casino, where the entertainment never stops,
From the time you enter the door, until you leave our parking lot.  
You are greeted by a passionate staff, whose aim is to please, 
And...

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The Effects of the 2019 Pandemic

According to reports from the CDC,
A mysterious virus has invaded our country.
COVID –19 is the name it’s been given,
Derived from its source, and the year of it's discovery!

Questions all about,...

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If

If I could live for 1000 years, I would turn this world around,
Change darkness into sunshine and up right every frown!
I would blanket the land with laughter using the dew from the trees
And shower each...

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We Are All Somebody’s Child 

There’s no difference between you and me, 
Accept the color of our skin, or origin of birth.
Our lives conceived, through passion and procreation,
Veins full of blood, with many DNA affiliations.
Just...

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Message for the Masses

We are more alike than different
Our aspirations, believe it or not, divine;
Created through love and fantasies,
Separated, by the confines of our minds! 

Minds that houses thoughts, with
Clouded visions of reality;
Another’s version of...

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The Family Tree

The Family Tree has arm, that stretch out far and wide,
From each arm stems a legacy, which can never be denied,
Also affixed, are veined leaves, with DNA inside!

Tab labels index the status, of...

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New Years’ Resolution 2018 

As we bid goodbye to “17” and embark on adventures anew,
Let’s not repeat the yesterdays, just embrace “18’s” fresh brew.

Let us enter into this New Year, leaving all negativity behind,
As we...

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Alcohol, Society and Our Youth!
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Alcohol, Society and Our Youth,
Shaded visions of segmented truths,
Complicated by words, that often confuse,
Those who hide behind any excuse!
Excuse, that falls on deaf ears,
Bringing Family members to tears,
Exposing their unspoken fears,
As...

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Barn Yard Dog

I am a Border Collie, recognized for my agility and speed,
I’m also a hard worker, one of the most intelligent breeds,
I’ve worked hard all my life, with eyes fixed on the group,
Not only...

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X Marks the Spot 

It’s the 19th consonant, 24th letter, of the alphabet,
A Teachers’ markings, for wrong answers on a test!
A Greek numeral representation for, the number ten!
An unnamed or unknown, person, place or thing,

Used...

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