Short Overconfident Poems

Overconfident
practice makes perfect we guessed
tango contest thrill
we moved and were dressed to kill
ending dance in tangled spill





9-1-17...

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crouching down in the grass
she felt like a puma or at least a tiger
the grass barely moved
she was careful not to breathe

a rabbit went past.
too big to take.
She let it live
She was waiting for a chipmunk

She had spotted him yesterday
He was overconfident
she could hardly wait to
bite off his head...

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October is here,
Clinging last leaf on the tree hopes for survival,
Tomorrow cold and snow will arrive,
Overlooking flowers and shrubs demise,
Be overconfident and enjoy the outdoor tranquility,
Even the birds and bees would not disturb your thoughts,
Remember to use your time as best, passing days don’t come back....

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TOWER

            Tall tower tempting to touch torn clouds.
            Obstinate overconfident, overwhelmed on own structure.
            Wonderful high rise offering warm wishes to sky.
            Erecting arrogant head entertaining eagle to perch on parapet. 
            Rooftop feels proud of height, casting pitiful glances on ground.

     07/23/19

  'Acrostically I Stand Tall' Contest by James Edward Lee  Sr....

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most beautiful sheep crown was ready to be given out
vain sheep had been prancing up and down, all about
I know it will be me, one overconfident one said with a shout
the judges made a note of this, and another one’s pout.

crown was pretty, enhanced by rhinestones that were real.
all the girl sheep wanted it, this was their August deal.
Whoever got crowned queen usually wore a bit of teal
for they always chose the same head judge, my uncle Neal...

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Marley lion had a completely laid-back attitude
Nothing like the other big cat’s overconfident cattitude
Without making a big deal, he smoked his marijuana with no fuss
I wish I was more like him, I said to my cousins Jimmy and Russ

Nothing makes Marley angry; he is as mellow as they get.
I have never seen him lose his temper or have any kind of fit.
Last time I saw him he was relaxing against a willing willow tree.
I say “he is amazing in his meditative state” every time you ask me.
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