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Soul Stance River - 19

Through April and May not a single Indian has been noticed
along all the serpentine bends of this rambunctious river,
however I feel we are being espied by a jealous warparty
immortal in it's protection of this pristine...

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Categories: pirogue, adventure,
Form: Epic

Taste Like Chicken

In the wee hours of the morning
When the owls and imps were upon the marsh
We would take our old pirogue and paddle into the darkness
Our intent was to catch bullfrogs but anything was game 
We...

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Categories: pirogue, beautiful, childhood, water,
Form: Narrative

Diary of a Child In Trinidad

I remember the land of drums I was born
  bedded beneath great hanging nets;
          the sound of the conch and the horn.
My blue suitcase filled...

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Categories: pirogue, childhood, home,
Form: Rhyme

Erased

Erstwhile his skin was beautiful as an obsidian, with great markings alongside his face, as was the likeness of the Benin people; an imagery so poignant and meaningful.
His shoulders were wide, his back strong and...

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Categories: pirogue, death,
Form: Prose

When It Rains

*WHEN IT RAINS*

When ponderous rain slap earth like rocket
We envelope ourselves into big blanket
But others lie on the floor without jacket
With water rolling from the roof into their bucket
There they lie close to their wastebasket

Everybody...

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Categories: pirogue, 7th grade,
Form: Free verse

The Sun Is Out Shining

I dare to hope and dream, 
Of flowers that never fade
Of splendid and exotic creatures
All living in perfect harmony. 
I dream of tranquil earthly paradise,
A keen euphoric garden of Eden,
Created by my one and true...

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Categories: pirogue, nature,
Form: Free verse

Dat Ole River

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 Dat Ole River (The Calcasieu)

Dats a lazy ole river, dats a muddy ole river.   
Dat river she flows on and on and on,         ...

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Categories: pirogue, boyfriend, character, children, my children, nature, places,
Form: Prose Poetry

Haricot From Baton Rouge

(Aieee! We Gon’ Pass A Good Time Yeah Cher …Enjoy et Laisez les bons temps rouler)


Haricot was tall and quite lean
In English they would call him String Bean
Haricot would often travel down the Bayou
by way...

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Categories: pirogue, family, food, friendship, happiness, passion, people, places,
Form: Free verse

Swamp Life: Human Nature Contest

Swamps are like places where dinosaurs roam  
shadowed by ancient moss-draped trees.        
A prehistoric world in shades of green.        ...

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Categories: pirogue, life, nature,
Form: Verse

Craw-Fish Boil

The leaves were turning red and gold;
And frost was in the air.
When they rounded up the Acadians,
From Miquelon and Saint Pierre.

It was a time for groaning;
A cry from Cajun lips.
When they rounded up those Frenchmen;
And...

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Categories: pirogue, allusion, angst, celebration, community, courage, dance, food,
Form: Rhyme

My Cousin's Wedding

My Cousin's Wedding


Weddings happen here by the dozen
All are fun, especially if a cousin

Get a new outfit, have to look good in the croud
Make the best of the time that is allowed

The bride and groom...

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Categories: pirogue, wedding, dance, dance, time,
Form: Couplet