I Took Satan's Throne
...I strolled into Hell like a VIP/
Satan said, "what's this nonsense I see"/
"Bro, I out evil you", I smirked with glee/
Then he rage-quit chess, forfeiting to me/
God gasped, his jaw hit the flo...
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Categories:
misplayed, character, crazy, cute, fun,
Form: Rhyme
Would You, Little Red-Cap?
...Little Red-Cap, I can see
no wolf would ever bother thee.
You'd not buy the masquerade
of his best laid plans, misplayed.
As I'm not the lupine brand,
would you gently take my hand?...
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Categories:
misplayed, animal, girl,
Form: Rhyme
Vitam Et Mortem
...We are what we do;
we are what we say
As day becomes night,
and night becomes day
We are twice begotten;
we are twice betrayed
Forgiveness in hiding
—redemption misplayed
(West Phil...
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Categories:
misplayed, death, life,
Form: Rhyme
I'M Not Crazy Over Your Goodbyes
...I'm not crazy over goodbyes, so get lost, negativity from another source
I fell away and fell for your lies - I was vulnerable and naïve of course
I'm not under your spell anymore, so quit playing ...
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Categories:
misplayed, angst, deep, depression,
Form: Rhyme
Tropical Seahorses
...How mysteriously mythical
And mystical you look
Magnificently minute
Maritime majestic migrants
More than marginally manic
Mesmerizing meanderers
Masterpieces
Peacefully going about
Your bus...
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Categories:
misplayed, animal, beautiful, dance, life,
Form: Alliteration
Neptune Day Parade
...Tall tale conveyed
A little like a charade
Was about a mermaid
Partook in a parade
Long golden hair in braid
Eyes brilliant of gems inlaid
Seated on a throne of jade
Draped in seaworthy brocad...
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Categories:
misplayed, adventure, cute, fantasy, silly,
Form: Monorhyme
The Parting
...Betrayed
by lies.
Dismayed
she cries.
Misplayed
she tries
to apologize.
Unmade
he sighs.
Unswayed
his eyes
display
no surprise,
only
good-byes....
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Categories:
misplayed, break up, goodbye,
Form: Rhyme
My Country Tis of Thee
...As we all try to make a living
And pay this month’s bills.
There’s an insane world out there
Whose flags won’t come unfurled.
By that I mean, The American Dream
A gift that we’ve been given.
Is a wo...
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Categories:
misplayed, memorial day, patriotic, tribute,
Form: Rhyme