Short Airtime Poems

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In South Africa, one can avoid Online poetry
But I did not as easily in America (USA)
I couldn't believe I could stay away months
But some of you have, or longer still
The reunions are delicious, contagious, to relish 

II
To follow ......

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CYCLONE

Hair snow
Lost beaux

Airtime
Breath crime

Tarpit
Armpit

Dispels
Egg shells

Feet sweat
Twin threat

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Cyclone
Bath zone

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Feet sweet
Twin treat

Reposed
Composed

Acquit
Armpit

Took hint
Breath mint

Lost hair
Don’t care!

3/19/2017
Fabulous Fun Footles contest
1st Place...

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Occasionally we might miss
Performers so admired
Their talents still get airtime
Though it’s years since they’ve expired.

A case in point is Leonard Cohen – 
I knew of his existence,
But to his books and concerts somehow
I displayed resistance.

However, a museum has
A very moving show
Filled with footage of his singing
And so much I didn’t know.

I guess no one can stop me,
Though I have procrastinated,
From becoming one of Leonard’s fans,
Although a bit belated....

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I watched the Super Bowl, of course,
And made it ‘til the end.
The game was great, although
I’m not a fan and won’t pretend.

The show’s commercials usually
Are fun and worth a look,
But this year’s disappointed;
Just a glance was all it took.

For several were religious
And were very in your face.
To me, such ads did not belong
In such a time and place.

But money talks and anyone
With lots of bucks to pay
Can purchase airtime, hoping
That some minds they’ll get to sway.
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