Long Nola Poems

FORTUNES READ the sign displayed
TRINKETS, CHARMS AND SPELLS
The store had not been here yesterday
shades of candles, books and bell
Drapes were hung from side to side
The windows all were dark
Where was this place a day ago?
Just...

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But a strange change happens
at early nightfall
in those stuffy rooms and halls
and it suddenly becomes clear
all was not as it seemed
old folks transformed
so cunning and keen
sparkling iridescent
playful, plucky, pleasant
flagrantly libertine!

Like children slowly scampering
out of bed...

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God is Good                                ...

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Koo! Ikhala bwireke ulila, kamaru sokosia
Losia khunyanga kamaru, embulaa inukulukhe
Neyakhenukulukha, waanguwa mukhuru
Rekeresia nono, rekeresia lundi

Namenya khwikongochela, khwipwetya nekhwipwetya
Efwe sekhwatamba engo ta, khuli nabyo
Ewe khumiliya amoni, khung'enang'ena nomunamuna
Wakila nenukulukha kumoyo

Nga nakhwakanana norenya, waenya embanya
Embanya yong'ene khuenya,...

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Driving in Atlanta past pear trees, struck
with spring lightning, I rolled down my window 
as if breathing deeply might anchor their passing, 
perfect beauty. Paula, with whom we share
in her meditation class, (she, of the...

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The cat just left the door open again tonight
I wish they would do what I think is right
Although they may not scratch or even bite
But my feet are cold, frostbite is in sight.

I close the...

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Her name was Nola
From Hispaniola
She liked to get her fix
On Coca-Cola

She liked to coochy-coo
With everyone she knew
But when she blew her nose
Then all her friends withdrew

At Corona
Corona virus
It's the hottest spot
North of your sinus

At Corona
We...

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Remembering you Brother

 
God was looking down on you brother, I saw him Standing on his promise.

I quickly said I'll be a witness I have precious memories of my brother.

You were preparing to leave and...

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The Game





They say that baseball is the game of life.


You have many chances to get it right.

If all at home is good and well, you'll try all you can to get home again.

If all is...

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We've got jazz on every corner,
Bourbon's just around the block
If you need a quiet place, 
I can take you to The Locks


You're probably here for the Quarter,
Maybe Mardi Gras too
Come around next year,
And you can...

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AS IT SNOWED
  (poem ending with the fine print in a liquor ad)

As it snowed, I heard thunder
 *the gods bowling snowballs to keep themselves warm.
Then the avalanche came.
 *like lovers who run both...

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Written By:  D. Collins


When your head is banging like a deep, bass drum.
Mince a garlic clove and butter on a hot dog bun.
Any strain that wants to call itself athlete foot.
Will bow down to...

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Job Well Done

Momma, when you died I ask God 'Why'
He answered me quickly 'HER JOB IS DONE'
I started to cry pleading out to God
'That's my mother and I love her Dearly'.
God simply wispered close to...

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