Money the Root of All Evil
...Ever wonder why pains progress?
The world's under money a' stress,
Systems of exchange beat's a' brow,
The rich get richer, the poor a' dow.
For years on end the lord's not blessed,
Thanks and...
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Categories:
pound foolish, abuse, anger, money, political,
Form: Political Verse
Gluttonous Connoisseur of Ethnic Culinary Cuisines
...Yours truly would never be confused for a gourmand, nevertheless I could enjoy experiencing taste testing select food samples if offered an opportunity of attending a fancy feast viz smörgåsbord, whe...
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Categories:
pound foolish, addiction, appreciation, birthday, blessing,
Form: Rhyme
Akin Twin Invisible Presence Coaxing Paranormal
...Akin twin invisible presence coaxing...paranormal
Action across ouija board
herald Faustian bargain
as fingers of left hand appear to move
planchette of their own accord...
inexplicably, silen...
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Categories:
pound foolish, adventure, anxiety, body, courage,
Form: Rhyme
Overdraft Finds Me Chill and Off Balance
...Penuriousness long did acquaint
yours truly, who feels loath
to lodge complaint
regarding series of unfortunate events
(Lemony Snicket be damned)
imposed monetary constraint,
now aghast with ...
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Categories:
pound foolish, 11th grade, 12th grade,
Form: Free verse
Imp-Ulse Attraction
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The seductive voice
emanating from the Cyclops eye,
whispers: Don’t believe what you see!
Only trust what I say,
when you zombie sleep turn off the TV
Have no bewitching faith in y...
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Categories:
pound foolish, allusion, imagery, satire, surreal,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Time Is Justice
...The adventure of wheels
Rolled out the business beyond bounds,
Taking people a ride
Men go busy as businessmen
To realize bundles of dreams true
Choice stands on the way of dreams
Sizing the dr...
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Categories:
pound foolish, journey, time,
Form: Light Verse
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
...The city of New York wants to reduce the security guards at their agencies
Penny wise and pound foolish is what they’re coming to be
To try and save less than .05% in a budget that’s in the billion...
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Categories:
pound foolish, angst, people, political, school,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Rampant Obesity
...Potbelly was the pride of the wealthy,
the fatter they looked, the richer they were presumed;
now days the rich have found the source of energy...
by staying in shape and looking haggard.
Ram...
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Categories:
pound foolish, food, health, history, people,
Form: Quatrain