Shirley Temple Roundel
Comeback-Shirley, starting early,
I'm the sparkle that teases night.
Worship, the Madonna baby!
Comeback-Shirley
Foam hair curlers set loose coils tight.
Strawberry cheeks, fans wish to see.
Appearances, tilt the glass right.
Put your sugar bowl out, missy.
The world shall call you its sunlight.
Stolen cradle, aren't you in glee?
Comeback-Shirley
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Categories:
shirley, celebrity, child, childhood, history,
Form: Roundel
Dieu Et Mon Droit
"Oh King Charles Philip Arthur George,
how do I see thee?
Let me count the ways...
Tho' beauty is only skin deep,
and in the eye of the beholder,
or so we have been told,
yours is more, it goes to the bone,
a sore sight for eyes to behold,
now you have acceded to the throne.
As, like diarrhoea, it seems,
it runs in
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Categories:
shirley, celebrity, england, fun, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Aunt Shirley, You Are Our Everything
You are our everything—
honest soul that bathes in light,
forgiveness shining on the branch
where empathy blossoms like small green leaves.
You are kindness woven through the heart,
your words a canopy, a sheltering tree—
Florida women know your grace
in the hush of warm afternoons,
the hum of cicadas and the rustle of palmetto leaves.
You are there for family,
a harbor of
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Categories:
shirley, 12th grade,
Form: Free verse
Shiela and Shirley
Shiela shrugs her shivering shoulders,
Shows she’s shunning her short shower;
Shy she is, but so shocking for Shirley to see
Shouting at her, “I should swim in the sea!”
Shirley’s shrill sound says, “No shampoo?”
Shoes off and shades on, sisters should go…
Sheila and Shirley swim swiftly side by side
Shouting, “Salty and spooky are the sea tides!”
Shirley and Shiela
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Categories:
shirley, sister,
Form: Alliteration
shirley versus stern face
Shirley sallied forth with another amusing quip
Does she never take life seriously? Asked stern face
I chose to ignore him, preferring Shirley every day
She is always joking, stern face said to another woman.
She did not reply either.
Shirley enters the lunchroom with fairy dust and magic sparkles
Stern Face brings in gravel and disgust.
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Categories:
shirley, feelings,
Form: Free verse
Shirley Is A Country Queen'
(Verse 1)
Well, there's a girl named Shirley, she's the light of my life,
She's got a heart of gold and a spirit so bright.
With a smile that'll melt ya, and a laugh that'll lift ya,
She's the kind you wanna keep around all night.
(Chorus)
Shirley's got the love of God, a truck that can roll,
A family that's solid,
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Categories:
shirley, 12th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Posey And Shirley
Posey and Shirley two bad men I once knew
Bar room brawlers and stinkers these two
might had made a millionaire
had I told about this pair
Because this was way before boy named Sue
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Categories:
shirley, humorous, people, song,
Form: Limerick
Laverne and Shirley Sitcom - dodo
Laverne, Shirley, Big Ragoo
And there’s Lenny and Squiggy
Making dodo dreams come true.
Doing itsu way.
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Categories:
shirley, friendship,
Form: Dodoitsu
Remembering Shirley Temple
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
What a charming kid you are.
Across the silver screen you prance,
Though you can't act, or sing, or dance,
But for six whole years
Your precious cuteness had no par.
You were tons of fun with curly hair,
And miles and miles of sunny smiles,
But I surmise, Miss Shirley Temple,
That movie history critics say
Your most conspicuous talent
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Categories:
shirley, humor, tribute,
Form: Light Verse
Why Do You Shake When Around Me
In your presence, a trembling dance unfolds,
Why do you shake, a mystery untold?
Each moment shared, a delicate quake,
Like dropped perfume, memories break.
At my mom's farewell, a somber day,
Our worlds collided in an unusual way.
Others observed, a subtle connection,
In shared grief, a silent reflection.
Amidst the whispers, a lingering desire,
Yet, your silence fans love's quiet fire.
Why won't
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Categories:
shirley, 12th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Merry Christmas Uncle DeVoe And Aunt Shirley
In a humble home, where love takes its stand,
Uncle Devoe and Aunt Shirley, a diligent band.
Hardworking spirits, like a flame that won't tire,
Kindness and warmth, they generously inspire.
Aiding thousands with grace, their hearts pure and true,
Selfless endeavors, like morning's dew.
Though time keeps us distant, and miles intervene,
Missed moments weigh heavy, like a forgotten dream.
In the
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Categories:
shirley, 12th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Updating James Shirley
'Scepter and Crown
must tumble down.'
wrote a poet of a long past day.
For want of renewal,
must so many a school
not tumble but crumble away.
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Categories:
shirley, political, school, vanity,
Form: Rhyme
Shirley
Shirley girl it’s been a thrill
Let me introduce you to Bill
He has a dog called Jet
He’s a solid bet
You’re dumping me after an hour
One hour
Sixty minutes of bliss
How you reminisced
Your ex Ted
Shot himself in the head
Mother Jill
Lying at the bottom of the hill
Father John
Somewhere in the Amazon
Grandad Cain
Threw himself under a train
Granny Flo
Where did she
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Categories:
shirley, girlfriend, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Nellie Is Home - Inspired By Haunting of the Hill House By Shirley Jackson
Nellie is home, in the arms of great halls,
She's got plenty to sing and carve on these walls,
Nowhere, I linger, absence abound,
I've got none to return to - none safe and sound
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Categories:
shirley, loneliness, lost,
Form: Free verse
Unsure Shirley
I do not feel sure of anything any more; that is for sure
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Categories:
shirley, 10th grade,
Form: Monoku
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