“The poem has
a social effect of some kind
whether or not
the poet wills it to have.
It has a kenetic force,
it sets in motion…
elements in the reader
that would otherwise
remain stagnant.”
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~ Denise Levertov
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Elfje: Cinquain (Classic, each word only one syllable)
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flat
no taste
used too much
not full of life
stale
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Senryu:
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just go with the flow
control is always God’s choice
just let things happen
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Poem:
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unique we think, yet we are more alike
especially for that drunk named Mike
he learned to identify the many feelings
better than watching the spinning ceilings
just another with brains on backward
inebriated, uninhibited, wannabe bad actor
fear motivated his entire persona
really an angel but he lost his corona
God, in His mercy, struck him sober
said it would be his last hangover
he was introduced to a Group Of Drunks
they showed him how to step out of the dumps
time passed on and he found peace of mind
he even learned how to be loving and kind
a spiritual foundation gave him serenity
family and friends loved his new identity
today he is about giving back
his wisdom is a trusted almanac
he offers others the pathway to nirvana
for some it’s a road map to find Tijuana
his brain is still on backwards he knows
but a new way of thinking really shows
he only suggest that you may try his way
the least you can do is to stop and pray
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ME and the Boss
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ME and the Boss Poetry 