Klepto
After all these years
it's my belief
based on experience
time is a thief
all wounds it heals
they say but in truth
it took my looks
purloined my zeal
and stole my youth
no matter the cost
come what may
I'm at a loss
what can I expect today
a past that won't last
or linger longer any more
and with or without me
life goes on as before
when at
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Categories:
purloined, humorous, perspective, time, word
Form: Rhyme
Purloined Party Favors
Natural
The party was well planned. Fun and games would be had. Mom spent many long days making candy goodies for bro's special day. Finally, the day came. Outside, my brother's friends ran and played party games. Inside the playhouse, sat Lifesaver works of art. The candies looked so cute.
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Categories:
purloined, childhood, memory,
Form: Alexandrine
Categories:
purloined, word play,
Form: Footle
Putin Purloined
Prompted by Tom Cunningham's poem 'If Only Dreams Came True.' A reverie about the demise of Putin. Thanks for the inspiration, Tom.
Tis true that sometimes history is repeated
Putin and Rasputin were cruel and conceited
Both were quite licentious
Vulgar and pretentious
One now lies dead, the other must be defeated
Rasputin was a political saboteur
A diabolical trait of Vlad's,
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Categories:
purloined, angst, death,
Form: Limerick
The Purloined Coffee
like a night fairy
you invaded
my side of the room
stealing my coffee
hot handed
like the money
with which it was procured
selling poetry
composed with heart
and sore fingers
holding ballpoint pen
put together
the old fashioned way
carrying the books
everywhere I go
asking anyone interested
to buy a copy
now thanks to you
I have to purchase more
of this daily necessity
with what is left
in my
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Categories:
purloined, humorous,
Form: Free verse