Thoughts for the Day
...I like to think big thoughts,
but when I tie my brain in knots,
I eat a couple tater tots.
Who was best? The Sultan of Swat?
Maybe he was - maybe not.
I'm not sure, but if you ask me, man,
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Categories:
sultan of swat, silly,
Form: Rhyme
Play Ball
...I have attempted to capture my favorite major league baseball players in this little shape poem of home plate. Included are (in no particular order):
Say Hey Willie Mays Wal...
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Categories:
sultan of swat, baseball,
Form: Shape
Babe Ruth the Swimmer
...I dreamt of Babe Ruth
in Howard Johnsons'
lighted pool doing
the backstroke so brilliantly.
No bats lying around
anywhere. warm water
reflected dorsal pecs,
beautiful biceps, round
spir...
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Categories:
sultan of swat, night, water,
Form: Free verse
Fallen Heroes the Finale
...Cry me a river cry me a river
The change has arrived
Where are all the heroes
Heroes like jolting Joe D
Hit the ball to outer space
Running from first to Homeplate
Kids cheering ki...
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Categories:
sultan of swat, culture, faith, hope, inspirational,
Form: Dramatic Verse