Short Tuxedos Poems

the orchestra pit
elegant black tuxedos
music from the gods...

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Young love looses its flavor when left to its own devices
Half forgotten on a shelf it ripens, molds, and decays.
Sweet, sunlight dancing memories that pull tears from regretful eyes
Soon turn bitter—
Suave boys exchange tuxedos for clown noses
And earnest naivety is revealed....

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    Where there is no trust
      there is no point in ‘talks’

    Terms one side proposes
      the other will reject ...

    But 'keep the momentum going’
      'Schedule another round of talks' 

     Fancy tuxedos drone on and yawn 
       boy soldiers fall ~ families up in arms...

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The Show


They were dressed in black tuxedos

Their bow ties were royal blue

Upon command, they danced on their hind legs

There were treats nearby, and water bowls too

They jumped through hoops as the crowd cheered on

There were six of them present, they were never alone

When the show was over, they were taught to bow

They were strong and they were tough

They were miniature chows...

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Phil speaks



Before the winter sun
can open its eyes,
The legendary Phil
emerges out of its lair,
Members with hats and tuxedos,
Predict the long winter
If he sees his own shadow,

If doesn't see shadow,
early spring is ready to burst forth,
Brings festivities
of food and melody,
Misinterpretation can call for
a death penalty,
February 2nd, the Groundhog Day !




Written Jan 29th, 2015
For contest by John Lawless...

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Harvest Ball

Fresh Autumn leaves were dancing in the breeze
twirling, swirling down from black rain-soaked trees.

The oak leaf dressed in scarlet for the fall
while others chose bright amber for the ball.

Vermillion was the color to be worn
as sugar maples laughed and danced till dawn.

The whistle of the wind was their sweet song
darkened bark tuxedos swaying along.

A pewter sky reveals the light of day
and on damp ground the lovely dancers lay.

10/15/18 ...

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