Or Else Poems - Poems about Or Else

Glaring oracles, suspended high above the asphalt, Imperiously commanding reckless drivers to a sharp halt. Defenestrate the folly of haste, oblivious to the signals, Prioritize life over velocity and frivolous giggles....

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That man’s alluring, To lovely lass enchanting. That poem moves heart Which, to readers appealing, Or else, spring comes soon to part! ____________________________ Tanka |15.07.2023| poetry, man Poet’s note: Based on a shloka in Sanskrit: Ramaneeya sa hi purusho ramanee yatra eva rajyate vidagdhaa | Shlokah sa eva subhagah chittam saktam hee yatra rasikasya || ...

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Hide under a rock, In your mouth, stuff a sock! Just don't say anything! Just glue up your lips! Or shut em' up with a lock! Just don't say anything! No one wants to hear your crap! Shut up! Or we will feed you to a hawk!...

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Writing cheques beyond notes with distant memories of coins Was to be your place until you couldn't gird your loins For as soon as you are within the reach of the heights you aim The darkness closes in on you to lay claim Gold and silver only trail a good name Made out of refined character and a worked gift Let...

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So precious are wee trick or treaters, much-loved by us generous greeters. With sacks overflowing and bright faces glowing, they are grateful, sweet candy-eaters. Then droves of six-footers come brawling For buckets of candy they're calling. In fake kiddie voices, they make clear the choices: I treat or they'll trick. So appalling! "No treat" starts the six-footers scheming. Those ghosties and ghoulies start screaming. My pumpkins...

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M-onday birth celebration I-s delightful and grand; T-hirtieth of January, C-omfort is at H-and. V-ile weather has turned I-nto a warm sunny day; L-ight above the horizon L-ets the fog fade away. A-llow the pet to stay, F-illing his tail with fun; L-et him feel the love, O-r else the dog will R-un....

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There’s coming a time of great cheer when folks will drink gallons of beer tell tales of wee sprites and magical sights. St. Patrick’s Day soon will be here. On that day, if you don’t wear green, just stay in your house. Don’t be seen, or else a hard pinch might...

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You must not bend nor break any rules Not even a hint of biting them! Else, you'll likely feed the trolls You must not bend nor break any rules Else, you'll likely drag over the coals By the self-possessed medium You must not bend nor break any rules Not even a hint...

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After holding a series of mind-numbing jobs I was craving escape from the track-riding mobs, And it came to me, then, what I needed to do; It was look for a way to begin life anew. Now, I gotta get published, or else! Well, I'm no dilettante like the rest of you here; See, I need to succeed or it's curtains,...

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IN RIME OR ELSE IN CADENCE The musical rhythm of vers libre a sequence of concepts and propositions, a record of impressions clothed in beauty. Instinct over thought,independent of form,prose with cadence lyrical expression. A harmonic flow of nuances the length and breadth of Verse, in rime or else cadence where emotions are the driving force. Ekphrasis tribute to and inspired by F S...

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Oh patriot angels, Please sing to me, Lord Jesus in heaven, Praise unto Holy Spirit. Pawns of evil, Shadow of darkness, Dont praise to me, Your dedication to the Devil. God of Isreal who is my Master, Will lead my soul to peace, For I who follow my Lordship, Will I be always with Him. Choose now your destiny, Forsake lust and adultery, Credit your sins that are many, For the overflowing love of Almighty. Woe your form of charity, Pride...

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