Short Cleveland Poems

Cinco de mayo, 
Fourth of July-o, 
The whole enchilada will do.
Pie in the sky-o, 	
Cleveland Ohio,
Ciudad Mexico, too....

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SPOILING   CLEVELAND




While roses belch perfume into the air and 
Nightingales’ whistles pierce my ears 
I can't savour the clamorous glamour
And odorous charm of the steel mills in Cleveland...

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Betty White
 an iconic delight
 a 'golden girl' in demand
 she makes it 'Hot in Cleveland'
                      ---
 12-3-2012
 Brevity Poetry Contest No More Than Six Lines
 Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger...

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What is the summary of these two poems : "on the memory of mr edward king, drowned in the irish seas by john cleveland, mark anthony;"when as the nightingale chanted her vespers dirge" by james shirley. Please I need feedback on these two poems....

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is part of the DNA
of East Cleveland, Ohio
ash and soil
on the boil
of my childhood
The climb before 
the dive.
When soft hands,
stroked milky cheeks.
Fresh snow sparkle
in sunlight. 
Tears flow
like fresh streams.
Until I tightened
and the string broke....

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Barely belaboring the billions of bungles,
Listening to the cold, clamorous Cleveland-like clungles,
Within the bowels of the half-hearted, hard-headed hungles,
Judiciously jeering at the jealous jaguars juicy joy jungles, 
She swung the serendipitous swiggles from their silly slow swungles....

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The world - nice and flat,
the sky has peaks and valleys...
is THIS really Earth?

The grass is bright blue,
the water has a brown tint...
are we in CLEVELAND?                                  ps.  Sorry Cleveland fans




For "Ku Ku Crazy" contest sponsored by Tracie ~*~ Indigo Dreamweaver....

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Christopher
Thoughtful, tough, passionate, loyal
Brother of Megan
Lover of novels, chocolate, and Chloe
Who feels confused, loved, but still lonely
Who fears insignificance, failing loved ones, and the after
Who would like to see Rome, Tokyo, and my children grow old and happy
Resident of Cleveland, Ohio (it really does rock).
Kane, Jr....

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At Texas A & M, he played at quarterback.
The young man led a prolific offensive attack.
He gave up his last two years at college.
Apparently, he needed money more than the knowledge.
He was selected by an NFL team in the first round.
This fall, at a football field in Cleveland he will be found.
Johnny, put on that helmet and pads right away.
Browns fans are hoping you will save the day.
...

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I take off my jacket, it’s been a warm day
and the heat has followed me into the house.
I should be already on my way to Cleveland
to a poetry slam, I did promise half-heartedly,
but slamming poets means a headache
after a long drive.
Poetry is an art-form. It’s good to keep
reminding myself of that,
otherwise I might get the idea
that it’s just about complaining,
ing about things
that a poet can never change....

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America's (Idle) Pastime

From New York, Austin, and L.A.,
From Cleveland and Seattle,
Ingloriously they screech or bray
In an auditioning battle.

And by the time we all feel sick,
(the judges homicidal!),
we get to know from whom we’ll pick
our next great Singing Idol.

For the "A GROOK FOR ALL OCCASIONS" Poetry Contest of Suzzette Crous
(using topic one, annoying sound and also etc topic, on a TV show I actually love!)...

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To the tune of: “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”

                     I

My grandpa sells condoms to sailors
He pokes holes in them with a pin
My grandma gives backstreet abortions
Lord, how the money rolls in!

                    II
 
My cousin’s a pastor in Cleveland
He saves young, fallen girls from their sin
Fifty bucks, and he’ll save you a cutie
Lord, how the money rolls in!


*Variations of the above have been around at least since the 1970's.
Written 5/25/22...

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