Reuben Poems - Poems about Reuben

When I met him, he was hungry and homeless. Rumor had it that he once played basketball for the infamous Harlem Globe Trotters. Three traits that I observed in him would have proven great for any area of endeavor. Reuben was bold, persistent, and congenial. His BOLDNESS did not render him arrogant or rude. Although our first encounter was eye opening when he...

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I once knew a man who was tall and skinny. I was 35 at the time with a small family. If he had a family of his own. I knew not any. His means was menial and his needs were many. For this man, we did the best we could. He knew what we believed in and where we stood. He...

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The race of earth is for men. Not everyone runs it with pen. The grace of God is for all, Without it no one shall stand but fall. Give unto him an eagle's eye, That can stand to face the sun. Give him the one that see from the sky, Into the depth of the...

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Cuban and Reuben If you will really like a great Ruben I am sure you also will like a Cuban Like Obama when in Havana did land Whole island had beaches full of sand. Sky was cloudy and it started to rain From tops of umbrellas started to drain Even though weather was dull and dreary President and family were bright and cheery. Will...

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From the streets of San Francisco in 1984 There came a stranger knocking on our door He was known by all in the neighborhood His name was Reuben, and he wanted food Reuben kept coming by, day after day He was always hungry with not much to say He was dirty, smelly, and tough to be around He was tall, thin, and...

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REUBEN With whips dancing round her flesh An arrow of tears and fears Dropping from her heart She must be strong for him She must be strong fro Reuben It is sunset in Ethiopia The initiation swells Echoes of whips and whispers swell Pattering feet in apathy As the whips stood straight in the sky Boobs and boobs tiptoeing Cowed men smiling Courage women moaning She stood in...

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Daughter disconnected from her father. It took years for you two to reconnect. I had only one chance to talk to you. The cancer took you, before we could meet....

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;p I Love Reuben Sandwiches Grill toast with corn beef Thousand island dressing to please Grill delicious on rye or pumpernickle tastes right. Hot melted cheese of Swiss makes you say delicious. Sauerkraut in the mouth makes you wish for coleslaw and this handy spork. With love, Your Dork d; 0 1123581313853211 0 ~dedicated to my friend, can you guess who? would dare me to turn a 'fibo' up a knotchie? lol!!...

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