Freedom falling
...First Russia fell, a vast land,
Nine time zones, Stalin took command.
Millions of Russians died due to his rule
But Russians don't learn that fact in school.
FDR called him "Uncle Joe,"
Mistoo...
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Categories:
uncle joe, africa, christian, freedom, jewish,
Form: Lyric
my toes get hurt
...My toes are often sheepheaded at best
Their minds invisible, often at rest
But when I dropped an I-pad on them
They came awake with angry vigor and vim
I had no idea that a toe could hurt so
I...
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Categories:
uncle joe, 2nd grade, 3rd grade,
Form: Rhyme
nuclear in Norway
...Nuclear in Norway
Should the Russian army occupy Northerner Norway, they know the way
Last time they came and helped chase the Nazi army out and freed us was in 1945
Russia was popular after the...
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Categories:
uncle joe, abuse, adventure, creation,
Form: Free verse
Cry Uncle
...
Neither bells rang
nor rifles sounded
The transition quiet
neither looting nor riots
A veritable coup
pulled off by old pros ~
helpless, pinned to the ground
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Categories:
uncle joe, change, political, power, today,
Form: Rhyme
The Trials of Tommy Tucker
...Tommy Tucker was a youth of slight build, seeming younger than twenty,
Which was Tommy's true age; like a lone, silver star, apart from the plenty.
Tommy was well known for his great sing...
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Categories:
uncle joe, change, fantasy, happiness, heartbreak,
Form: Couplet
Coogie Woogie and Boogie Moogie Wee
...Laughing coogie woogie and boogie moogie wee
Were in the best of circumstances, said McGoogle Tee.
I was not sure what they were, but pretended to know
One looked like a deranged snail, with teeth...
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Categories:
uncle joe, 1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Rhyme
Jazz Tiptoes Through the Tulips
...few people could tiptoe through the tulips with this kind of pizazz
we watched her doing it, and laughed at our cousin Jazz
She has some kind of magic, a kind of razz-a-ma-tazz
This was said by ou...
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Categories:
uncle joe, 10th grade, 4th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Booted
...Booted
The boss was a real ing wanker who abused his position
Now he’s got the golden boot and is no longer there
But he goes to the company cark park to see his lieutenant
Who is just the same ...
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Categories:
uncle joe, abuse, feelings, humor, mental
Form: Verse
Black Americans In Shark Houses and Caravans
...Black Americans in shark
houses
And caravans
Imagine how many black
Americans dying
In strong winters as
They can not afford
To build
or buy proper houses.
The American system pushed...
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Categories:
uncle joe, black african american, community,
Form: Free verse
Uncle Joe
...My Uncle Joe loved to engage in tickling
Especially young boys, it was sickening,
We wondered about him,
Hanging out at the gym
'Till he started openly soliciting!...
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Categories:
uncle joe, humorous, sad,
Form: Limerick
Two Scenarios
...Dora Darling drives from Texas to L.A.
In her brand-new shocking pink corvette
Eighteen and in trouble, with a will and a way
In relief, the procedure is set
Brenda Johnson's good 'ol Uncle Joe...
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Categories:
uncle joe, abortion, irony,
Form: Quatrain
Cancelling-Cancelling
...Lock down.
Long lines at McDonalds and Home Depot
Politicians-big pharma getting cozy covid rich.
While thinning out the Christian crowd.
Mask on-mask off mask on mask off.
Kamala's bobbing at t...
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Categories:
uncle joe, death, dream, new year,
Form: Free verse
Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill
...He wrote kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill all over his paper.
He is nine, opinionated, and loves negative attention.
He likes positive attention too,
but getting negative attention works f...
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Categories:
uncle joe, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Narrative
An Old Fashioned Christmas Chorus
...We rallied around and sang carols
Everything felt magical and alive
We drank hot cocoa and ate cookies
Before the Christmas Tree
Before the skaters go
Let’s give them their gifts suggested Unc...
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Categories:
uncle joe, christmas,
Form: Verse
Family Tree
...My roots run true and deep on my family tree
If I tried branchin’ out – it wouldn't be me
Got my grandpa’s hair my daddy’s good heart
Both their stubborn streaks and momma’s smarts
Yeah my roots ...
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Categories:
uncle joe, family,
Form: Lyric
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