Long On the dole Poems
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The Plagueas the PROPHETS of profits, WE lead and WE’re fair
while WE’re living the life of the poor BILLIONAIRE
– silver yachts, pearly castles, cash (plenty to spare) –
with the world on OUR backs... ah! the burdens...
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Categories:
on the dole, society,
Form:
Quatrain
BROKEN DOWN ANGELSBROKEN DOWN ANGELS
It disny seem that long ago
Toddling and having fun,
Crawling then walking along the floor
And learning how tae run.
Potty trained and full eh life
They’d run you af yer feet,
A kiss on the cheek...
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Categories:
on the dole, abuse, addiction, dark, drug, family, health, poverty,
Form:
Rhyme
Only Racists Drink HereThe light is low but the music loud,
blaring from fiddles and steel guitars.
The bar is filled with a moderate crowd,
could be anywhere, but here they are,
drinking and two-stepping in this bar.
But the sight of them...
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Categories:
on the dole, america, culture, discrimination, how i feel, perspective,
Form:
Rhyme Royal
The NecklaceWe heard her before we saw her not because she was loud but because she was close,
she anchored herself making her presence felt; we paid the cashier and were about to leave
with...
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Categories:
on the dole, political,
Form:
Free verse
The LoserThere was a guy who was a real loser
Only because he was quite a boozer.
He'd drink and drink and drink all day
Then he'd drink the night away.
He could not keep a job because of his...
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Categories:
on the dole, faith, forgiveness, hope, inspirational, introspection, religionnight, drink,
Form:
Rhyme
Busy BirdsThere are many birds that gather
In my yard all through the year.
However, there is one I favor.
I wait for her to reappear.
You'll not find her at the feeder,
Like the others on the dole.
I think her...
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Categories:
on the dole, naturelove,
Form:
Narrative
Return of the SwallowsThere are many birds that gather
in my yard throughout the year,
however there is one that I favor.
You'll not find her at the feeder
like the others on the dole.
I think her mama taught her
the value...
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Categories:
on the dole, dedication, devotion, family
Form:
Free verse
Dad-Blame Politicians!An ol’ cowboy once told me,
“Son, keep yor’ Saddle straight—
cinched up tight ‘n squared away,
an’ don’t depend on fate.
For if yor’ a straight shooter,
yor’ life will be real tame.
A handshake will be good ‘nough
ta trust...
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Categories:
on the dole, politicallife,
Form:
Rhyme
Musings of Presidents Washington and LincolnPresidents Washington and Lincoln met often in that Land of Eternal Bliss,
To commiserate, communicate and about the misty past to reminisce.
"What in hell (er, excuse me, Lord!) is happening, Abe, to our beloved nation?"
"Well, George,...
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Categories:
on the dole, funny, political
Form:
Rhyme
Down Not OutRecently I spoke to a young man.
Let’s say his name was John.
He told me all about his life,
And the things that he had done.
Coming from a broken home
and abused by someone close
he said he fell...
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Categories:
on the dole, angst, life, night, self, social, drug,
Form:
Rhyme
No Sharing HereAn horrific situation happened in a country town.
The districts big employer has closed their factory down.
Twenty men had lost their job; the town had lost its soul.
Not one man was happy about going on the...
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Categories:
on the dole, humorous,
Form:
Rhyme
Pumpkin Head FredThere once was a man with a head
Like a pumpkin it was, and called Fred
How they laughed in the Spring
At the pumpkin head thing
Oh the sting of rejection, he said
In summer the sun burned a...
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Categories:
on the dole, character, halloween, hero, humor, nonsense, seasons, silly,
Form:
Limerick
Pace of LifeThe pace of life is very fast,
It saps both heart and soul.
At times we have to call a halt.
And stop our furious role.
The mind and body of mankind,
Was meant to take some rest.
Why is it...
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Categories:
on the dole, introspection, life, people, stress, work,
Form:
Rhyme
Chopstick ChatterA Chinese lad was at table dawdling with his pork and rice.
This upset his mama-san who reprimanded him in a trice!
"Clean your plate! Children in America are starving, son!"
And she continued to berate him...
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Categories:
on the dole, funny, america,
Form:
Rhyme
In Seventeen Hundred and Seventy-SixIn Seventeen Hundred and Seventy-six
By Franklin Price
7/4/2017
In seventeen hundred and seventy-six this Independence Day
Declared by our fore fathers, our freedoms here to stay
They fought the revolution came away the winning team
To see now what...
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Categories:
on the dole, independence day,
Form:
Couplet
Friends With BenefitsLiving my life on the Dole*,
Because my Mum told me so,
Interview at ‘McDonalds’, but that Tyrant told me "No!",
See, we're a family with pride,
Don't sell fries at super-size,
But where's the...
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Categories:
on the dole, angst, birthday, boyfriend, dark, dedication, depression, fear,
Form:
Rhyme
But I'M RetiredBut I am Retired
By Elton Camp
From far too many old men that I know,
If wife wants help, this is how it will go
Because they have been put on the dole
Virtual inactivity had become the goal
Even...
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Categories:
on the dole, familywork, wife, jobs, work,
Form:
Rhyme
Have and Have NotBorn into poverty
Instead of heraldry
Disappointment struck me glum
Square peg in a round hole
Ends up on the dole*
Got no money and I want some
My nights of abandon
Were strictly rationed
Contraception isn't cheap
Then into these drab nights
No warmth...
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Categories:
on the dole, abuse, anger, angst, betrayal, emotions, loss, lust,
Form:
Lyric
Right Hand TwistRight Hand Twist
With a twisted sexuality like that
Anything was possible
Especially when you were called Zenky
And were from Oldham
The most deprived town in England
But that doesn’t matter
For only personal attributes do
He has a big four inch...
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Categories:
on the dole, parody, poverty, satire, urban,
Form:
Prose Poetry
Council Girl WasterKnocking on the door, can your mate come out to play?,
or is she grounded for yet another sunny day?.
Meeting up with your mates, hanging around the park,
getting up to no good, until way...
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Categories:
on the dole, childhood, children, culture, growing up, happy, innocence,
Form:
Light Verse
Dreamed of You Again Last NightDreamed that you loved me again
I saw it in your eyes
Filled with love and happiness
The words we wrote despised
The tears were writ upon the clouds
Your heart was not the prize
The words we spoke...
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Categories:
on the dole, anniversary, devotion, inspirational, love, words,
Form:
Rhyme
Meeting ExpectationsMamma praised her Johnny well
For every word he learned to spell.
She taught him to use the dictionary
For each one he found contrary.
Sally’s parents showed displeasure,
Gave her a slap just for good measure,
When she failed to...
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Categories:
on the dole, life
Form:
Rhyme
Automated DespairI’m bad tempered and upset,
Feeling tired isolated alone
Sitting hopefully waiting for
Someone to answer the phone .
I just want to hear
A normal human voice
But these days my dears
You don’t get a choice.
Androgynous, emotionless
It’s...
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Categories:
on the dole, anger,
Form:
Rhyme
Be Bop a Loob Bop Don'T Become a JunkieBE BOP A LOOB BOP, DON'T BECOME A JUNKIE
no matter how fast i rock and roll
it don't matter none how soaked i am in soul
no matter how many things of value i stole
raising holy hell...
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Categories:
on the dole, angst,
Form:
Quatrain
Subterranean Homesick Blues AgainDan's on the mezzanine
asking where the mayor lives
I'm on the dole line,
wondrin bout conservatives
The man with the leg cramps
boot camps wheel clamps
says they cut his food stamps.
Look out...
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Categories:
on the dole, satire,
Form:
Lyric