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Uncle Joe Poems - Poems about Uncle Joe

Premium MemberFreedom 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

Premium Membermy 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

Premium MemberCry Uncle

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   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

Premium MemberThe 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



Premium MemberCoogie 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

Premium MemberJazz 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

Premium MemberUncle 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

Premium MemberTwo 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

Premium MemberCancelling-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

Premium MemberKill 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

Premium MemberAn 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

Premium MemberFamily 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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