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Premium Member Practical Proverb
He who’s head is up his rear, let him speak his mind, but, please, let it not be near for your sake and mine. ...

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Categories: practical, humor,
Form: Didactic
Haiku Practical
Frost bites the bare branch, Yet roots cling deep, steadfastly— Spring is worth the wait....

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Categories: practical, 12th grade,
Form: Haiku



Practical Magic
Forget complicated spells, That require obscure ingredients, That have no safe substitutes, When a pair of helping hands, That can magically halve the workload, That can massage away the meanest headache. And a set of listening airs, That can hear what is unsaid, That can pick up the slightest note of harmony. And a voice that speaks volumes, That is low in decibels, That speaks...

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Categories: practical, age, america, appreciation, baptism,
Form: Didactic
Premium Member Practical Twins
the tablecloth stained - old couple had gravy on their chins, no napkins ...

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Categories: practical, funny,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Practical Wisdom
Beware and be wise. Many fall and never rise. Beware of your source of advice. Check it once and check it twice. Let not conscience be your guide. Some consciences love to run and hide. Sometimes they're good but often they lie. Often weak, and on them, you cannot rely. Look often into the Good Book of Truth. Authored by The Almighty with proof. Written...

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Categories: practical, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme



I Crowned the Write Full Missus Champ Paean Practical Joker
I crowned the write full missus "champ paean practical joker" The following moniker “innocent prankster” awarded, hashtagged, and qualified wife as trickster de jure appended to alluded spouse (then of twenty five plus years), when she pulled a doozy ruse upon me innocent gullibility approximately eighteen months ago, which aftertaste still lingers in my mouth. Unbeknownst, the wife appeared unusually upbeat, she did...

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Categories: practical, abuse, adventure, april, confusion,
Form: Rhyme
Practical Poverty
As poverty got worse I thought about leaving Not far; but weaving. Somewhere I could forget my problems A vacation; a grieving. A place where I could enjoy the sun A place that far. Where liquor was plenty and drugs dependent And I could see the teeth; the smiling back at me; the people's glee Where I was What I was doing The people cared actually. I let them I missed them I wanted them I craved them I...

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Categories: practical, analogy, community, culture, grief,
Form: Free verse
Ego - Practical Definition, Or Macrocosmic
I EGO is "me" taking sides on Earth or in the universe II EGO is defined as a human picking sides (at any level, as if the Universe makes mistakes) III. About "no mistakes in the Universe" see tomorrow's posting here. Shalom shalom...

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Categories: practical, 12th grade, analogy, animal,
Form: Monoku
Premium Member Be Practical
I met someone exciting the other day. We’re in an English class together, twenty of us, the class is really about chaos. Attraction can spring from nothing (talk about chaos). We had split into discussion groups and we were next to each other. The abruptness of it surprised me - I felt the realization, a tingle...

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Categories: practical, boy, class, crush, emotions,
Form: Free verse
Uniqueness
To be unique akin to be safe from from an imitation though is hard to be such a claimant but what good can I not do to save my life from leaching or leaking if it is from a prey mine is a culprit and now it is like a story but how and how can I be blown though a life of a wishing but...

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Categories: practical, adventure,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Practical Sense
I cannot say, that I like being flattered... I love it! I cannot say, that I like being tattered – but, we learn from a bit of ruffling...so, I love it! Now, to be ignored is the pits – but on second thought, no need for throwing fits; generally, we are ignored by the “Ignorable”...so, who cares? Now, my wife is...

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Categories: practical, food, humorous, marriage, people,
Form: Free verse
Practical Opus
N-icely E-njoy L-iterary S-tatement's O-ccasional N-ote A-s P-ractical O-pus S-tarts T-o O-pen L-ife Topic: Birthday of Nelson Apostol (December 27) Form: Vertical Monocrostic...

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Categories: practical, birthday,
Form: Acrostic
The Glutton
Do not stretch out your hand for everything you see For evil is the eye that makes your tongue seek A delicious, diverse platter better left untouched To allow you peaceful slumber and a tummy unclutched. Let not your tongue hang out for the tasty display And have you elbowing diners out of the way For a little bit of honey...

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Categories: practical, character, culture, education, food,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Practical Jack
Writing limericks was Jack's strongest suit He won all the contests, worth zero loot He struck out with the gals Couldn't even make pals So Jack got practical ~ took up the flute...

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Categories: practical, humor, poetry, poverty,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Practical Algebra
A lot of people hate algebra - they think it isn't useful. They are SO wrong - here is some practical Algebra: Chocolate comes from Coca, which grows on a tree, which is a plant, therefore: Chocolate is a salad. You're welcome....

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Categories: practical, 11th grade, allegory, humor,
Form: Free verse

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