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she did not mind going to school

...hairy ghoul added juice to gruel
daughter thought he was a big fat fool
mind your business he said
you recent undead
she turned to go to monster school

gruel was gurgling hardily so
thus, she...

THE SADDLE

...The guy sold the saddle off his rack
To a two-bid gunslinger named Pack
Who held out his gun
And dared him to run
Then shot the shirt off his back

...

Sheep With Attitude

...Sheep with attitude did the cha cha cha
I am kidding actually, you know that Ma.
These two  arrogant ninnies take themselves too seriously
Their faces are always staid and staunch, I said deliriou...

Outgrowing Self-Loathing

...My suit of self-loathing no longer fits
The mirror of compassion tells me so
Years of bad-intentions held back growth 
After a time, the length of my sleeves bind
I didn’t realize I’ve become ove...

She Dances

...She dances, she glances
     Beyond her shoulder. 
            She peers,
          Looking back; 
      Her beautiful smile.
   She poses in the...

When One Door Closes

...Author's note: This is a sort of postscript, dear reader, to "My Life Upon the Wicked Stage"

When I think of how my life's turned out,
I can say without restraints,
This simple boy from far West...

Cindi

...Cindi! Cindi!
Wipe your tears, Cindi!
You’ve been given no rights.
Somewhere life made a wrong turn.
Your heart is made of glass.
Your reputation shattered,
when dear, old daddy, departed.

S...

Friday May 13th 2022

...Friday May 13th 2022
By Franklin Price
05/13/2022

It's odd that I just noticed
It is the thirteenth day of May
The day is also Friday
It's unlucky some may say

Watch out for all the black ...

Dating In Socks and Crocs

...I decide to take the plunge, internet dating is all the rage
My loneliness grows, I decide it’s time I try to engage 
I join several dating sites, cynical of what I may find
Hoping it’s someone sw...

On the Day Before Christmas

...On the day before Christmas
I was shopping in town
just hopping and bopping
and chasing gifts down

With toys for the kiddies
and gifts for my wife
not a care in the world
Just enjoying my li...

Look For Something To Admire

..."In everyday look for something to admire, 
And if hard pressed just go and acquire

A little bit of happiness,
For the shops are filled with lovely gifts

Window shopping can be fun,
And your...

My Memories of 2018

...As I come to the end of the year
it's always good to take a look back
see the ups, the downs and their effects
learn from mistakes to get off the rack

Many lovely holidays we did enjoy
the hig...

My Heart Will Go On - POTD

...POTD 30th August 2018 

The gently swaying branches of the old oak should elicit calmness
And yet a sense of foreboding permeates the midnight air
Wild imaginings?  Or did shadows...

Halloween Fun

...The ghosts are on the landing,
The ghosts are in the back hall,
The ghosts are in my brain waves,
The ghosts give me a call.

My hair stands on end,
Chills go down my back.
Goosebumps on my ar...

Burlap and Satin

...Loud, rowdy, coarse,
a bit rough around the edges,
more likely to say “Shut Up!”
than “Quiet Please.”

Jeans, well worn,
faded by harsh winds,
and searing sun.
face to match.

The “gods?”
...

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