Long Off the hook Poems
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The Payload
"The Payload"
The payload
came crashing down
like rain expelled
from the fat belly
of a ruinous pregnant cloud
bilious with buxom promise
it came crashing down
like school fish released
from the tight confines
of a course rope...
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Categories:
off the hook, fantasy, muse, mystery, symbolism,
Form:
Narrative
Reunited -- Both Audio and Text - W-IllustrationMany of us have a favorite possession from when we were young, and this
93-year old gentleman is no exception.
...
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Categories:
off the hook, childhood, relationship,
Form:
Narrative
The MirrorThe Mirror
When I look in the mirror I don’t see me, I see who I used to be. A little lost girl that was so abused and so misused, so ashamed of who she...
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Categories:
off the hook, change, child abuse, endurance, family, growing up,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
Homework DestructionI was in third grade when I heard a tale, ...
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Categories:
off the hook, 7th grade, homework, humor, pets, student, teacher,
Form:
Dramatic Verse
Unquotable Quotes: Lawyers - XxUnquotable quotes – Lawyers: XX
(No aspersions are willfully or otherwise cast on the honorable profession of the Law. Though I’m not a Barrister, I passed – through self-study – all the subjects at the...
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Categories:
off the hook, abuse, culture, dedication, humor, judgement, money, word
Form:
Epigram
Undivided AffectionI need a little change of pace
take a flight to outer space
make an attempt to paint a face
upon a planet without moons
make an attempt to just spin across the rings of Saturn
I just need a...
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Categories:
off the hook, lonely, lost love, love, missing you,
Form:
Free verse
When the Wind Comes Down Long Lake In OctoberWHEN The WIND COMES DOWN LONG LAKE in OCTOBER
(1 AM in the morning - Naples, Maine)
When unseasonable lake water balm
meets you tripping out of Ricks’ Café
after midnight
you know those...
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Categories:
off the hook, autumn, farewell, feelings, water, wind,
Form:
Free verse
Death My PalDeath,
An old friend, as old as life,
We met soon after my birth
He liked to play games with me
“Be ready,” he said. “I am coming for you.”
I waited, was all ready to go,
no...
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Categories:
off the hook, death, fear, life,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
It's a Mad Hatter's WorldA spinning world globe just set off the center of its axis pole,
Welcome to the mad-mad Hatter’s topsy-turvy upside down
Wonderland, just another inside out hole where bunnies ware
Waist coats and fancy pocket watches!
Empty tea cups,...
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Categories:
off the hook, adventure, character, fantasy, imagery, imagination, inspirational, visionary,
Form:
Free verse
Tales of a Wild Goose Chase(huff fin Bach seat driver)...
Aye kin recall when both offspring
(yay high) as a small child
and now ma deux daughters
(fledgling young chicks
...
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Categories:
off the hook, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, adventure,
Form:
Free verse
The Ballad of Arthur and MandyA tribute to the late, great Victoria Wood x
Arthur and Mandy sat one night
When he gave her a dreadful fright
Ripped off his jumper revealed his string vest
Showing snippets of his hairy chest
He looked at her...
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Categories:
off the hook, funny,
Form:
Rhyme
Before the LocksDeep in the lands where friend fought foe,
and spoilt queens reached all new low.
Who'd take the bounty of a heart,
or curse a kingdom for a start.
Their was one sly, little devil,
corrupt beyond all young girl's...
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Categories:
off the hook, childhood, fairy, muse, symbolism,
Form:
Rhyme
The TreeWritten in the 1960s ---
While speeding through the countryside one cool October day
I slowed to contemplate a massive tree.
It wasn’t long until I once again was on my way,
But “wonder” soon would stir inside of...
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Categories:
off the hook, faith, god,
Form:
Narrative
The Stalk, the Fear, the TakeWhat a long day, so sore are my feet.
I feel so worn out, oh am I beat.
I see you've returned home
and you think you're all...
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Categories:
off the hook, deathsound, sound,
Form:
Rhyme
Mooning the Wrong CrowdLet's see, my oldest son was about seven years old. The boys had to ride a bus to
school, which my oldest did not do well. He has this way about him, that...
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Categories:
off the hook, sonday, me, time, day, me, time,
Form:
Narrative
Halloweenie Roast
Zotëri Count Dracula
is a terrible, Transylvanian host
Mister Tarantula Fangs serves watered down pâté:
Fermented, sour liver compost
I know,
because my Planet Terror peep Tarantino
said so
Vladdie’s batty bandë
campy lip sync way too much on the fly
Playing air...
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Categories:
off the hook, fun, humorous, scary, word play,
Form:
Light Verse
Theater of Utter Charm Part 10he licked the carving knife at every meal
the old gods hovered close
he knew who they were and furthermore
why they want to be real so badly
consequently only the curious will ever
make sense of this enmanglement
letters of...
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Categories:
off the hook, how i feel,
Form:
Free verse
SkeletonsFor whatever reason, I've been experiencing weird triggers recently. I'm sharing stuff in the hope that my struggles will help others. I'm not interested in sympathy or attention. My intentions are pure. But I humbly...
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Categories:
off the hook, abuse, anxiety, child abuse, childhood, courage, family,
Form:
Free verse
Birthday TearsA birthday cake sits before me, laughing at me. The candles whisper mean things, they know my thoughts. The ocean of red frosting simmering in the lights above, the little black flowers that everyone has...
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Categories:
off the hook, life, people, me, old, me, mother, old,
Form:
Epic
Taking Chances Second GuessingNever have put all my faith, in someone I've not met
but when it comes to Presidents, I had to hedge my bet
I listened, just to what was said, from the horses mouth
teleprompter easy read, what's...
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Categories:
off the hook, america, political, trust, truth, usa,
Form:
Rhyme
Occifer OcciferOccifer, occifer what did I do
I no go fast and dat is de truth
I good citizen I try to be good
I have 3 kids and live in bad neighborhood
Place your hands on the wheel sir...
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Categories:
off the hook, urban, car, god, me, prayer, car, god,
Form:
I do not know?
The Idiot and the Oddity Part 2Page 4
They do not move a muscle
Nor give...
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Categories:
off the hook, adventure, betrayal, funny, hero, humorous, war,
Form:
Epic
Revenge of the AntsGoodness gracious me,
How can it be,
The ant leader
Posted that by decree,
I was a traitor,
And he
Would pass punishment
I could foresee
What was in store
Had to sit and steady my
Nerves with beer shandy.
It was a very hot day,
Thirty-eight...
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Categories:
off the hook, earth,
Form:
Free verse
Thoughts On Mgk Eminem Diss, It's Just What I NoticedBeard looks weird,
that's a lyrical genius to be feared,
you wrote a 6 year song and got the facts wrong,
fired with the hair and safety still on,
I guess that scope's just a tele,
with sights and hopes...
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Categories:
off the hook, hip hop, humorous, rap, slam, smart, word
Form:
Rhyme
A Lot Said About NothingRealisation: I'm a back seat driver!
Obviously, I'm also at the wheel
(Anyone nervous about this dual identity, please let me set your mind at ease. This is about anxiety and confidence and how crippling self doubt...
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Categories:
off the hook, anxiety,
Form:
Free verse