WHEN I WAS A BEAUTY QUEEN
LE BEAU TRUDEAU

LE BEAU TRUDEAU

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A political satire about Canada's present Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau April 12, 2023…

DEAR LITTLE BIRD

DEAR LITTLE BIRD

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A spring couplet poem…

I'M NO FOOL

I'M NO FOOL

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An April Fool's Day poem…

NIPPLES NEXT

NIPPLES NEXT

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This topical quatrain (chain) satire about the most recent Oscars awards presentations in the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, held on Sunday, March 12 , 2023 should bring a smile to your face.This piece is targeted towards open-minded adult readers.…

MON AMIE, JACKIE : ACROSTIC # 2

MON AMIE, JACKIE : ACROSTIC # 2

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This little acrostic poem is a second tribute to my long term friend, Jackie, who has so many noteworthy talents that it is my pleasure to share them with you…

DALE'S BLOW JOB

DALE'S BLOW JOB

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An autobiographical winter narrative poem…

THE BIRD CAGE IS EMPTY : SENRYU (CHAIN)
CONFESSIONS OF A MASS MURDERER

CONFESSIONS OF A MASS MURDERER

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This is a ballad style tragedy.…

A BITTERSWEET NEW YEAR : NONET

A BITTERSWEET NEW YEAR : NONET

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I was inspired to write this poem as one of my new year's resolutions which is to experiment with more different poetry styles. This is only my second nonet, the first being FORT DE SOLEIL, published on March 09, 2014.…

ELIZABETH : ACROSTIC

ELIZABETH : ACROSTIC

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This acrostic poem is a tribute to the longest reigning British monarch who was most gracious. She was admired by and earned the respect of millions of people world wide.…

THANKSGIVING  : NONET  # 3

THANKSGIVING : NONET # 3

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This, my third topical nonet for Thanksgiving is intended to be used as a shortprayer to show gratitude for the glorious late summer weather that we have been blessed with this year here in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.…

THANKSGIVING  : NONET #2

THANKSGIVING : NONET #2

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A short, topical poem for Thanksgiving which could be used as a prayer. This is my fifth nonet.You might also enjoy reading PERE NOEL, A BITTERSWEET, NEW YEAR, FORT DE SOLEIL, and my THANKSGIVING NONET.…

RACCOON : TEMPOEM

RACCOON : TEMPOEM

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This somewhat satirical tempoem gives a few suggestions for trapping apersistent raccoon, an urban pest.…

RACCOON ROBBER : ACROSTIC

RACCOON ROBBER : ACROSTIC

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This acrostic poem describes the physical features of an urban pest that needs to be controlled.I was inspired to compose this piece, my 400th posting, to commemorate my tenth anniversary on this site which will occur on September 25 of this year.…

LIFE IS PASSING ME BY

LIFE IS PASSING ME BY

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This is a reflective, emotional poem. I hope it won't make you feel too sad.…

ODE TO VEGEMITE
WHEN JAMES COMES TO VISIT

WHEN JAMES COMES TO VISIT

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A playful poem about the youngest grandson, James, of my good friend, John (Gramps), THE MAN FROM TUMBI UMBI, featured in three of my recent limericks on my profile and James' pet dog, Lucy, an Irish wolf hound.…

SUMMER DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN

SUMMER DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN

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A joyful, seasonal poem consisting of eight rhymed couplets…

Pssst . . . A SECRET ABOUT TOMMY'S DADDY

Pssst . . . A SECRET ABOUT TOMMY'S DADDY

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This is my Father's Day poem for this year. I hope you will enjoy the subtle humor in this autobiographical gem.…