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‘We are all
born ignorant,
but one must
work hard to
remain stupid.”
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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Elfje: (Cinquain)
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tickling
funny bone
make me laugh
shivering head to toe
tingling
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Tanka: 5-7-5, 7-7
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for those who have served
acknowledge that they exist
welcoming them home
too young to play politics
more than old enough to die
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Poem:
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a heavy cold mist rolled in
hiding the tears of the has-been
once equal to the mighty Zeus
now just another to be let loose
a woe to him who has achieved fame
adoring fans remembering the stage name
once the commander of the red carpet
today his pictures are a dime at the flea market
his phone calls are not returned
behind him all his bridges have burned
memories are what’s keeping him alive
fantasies motivate his will to survive
although his ego has taken a hit
he can still smile when using his wit
he knows God is not to blame
he is thankful all the same
growing old cannot be avoided
a healthy attitude cannot be disappointed
there is no use in crying over what was
pray that your life has a grandfather clause
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ME and the Boss
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