Banish Poems - Poems about Banish

“If someone besides a black ever sings the real gut bucket blues, it’ll be a Jew. We both know what it’s like to be someone else’s footstool.” -Ray Charles Author’s note: this is a companion piece to “Where Are They Now?” Published in Out On A Limb, 2020 In the shadows lurk a venomous...

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To banish war your ego subdue Humility embrace vanity eschew It starts with you then one at a time Lead by example inspiration sublime 'A World without War' contest Sponsor:...

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Don't dare joke with their doctrine Nor raise it in a latrine Like had tried Goofing Kathrine Now melted like margarine! Their Doctrine not in bathrooms: Bathtubs never living rooms; Their camera can scenes zoom, As one body choose your doom! One they won't mind battering And one's tressure scattering; No rowing of one's bought boat No testing of one's new coat... You they shall...

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crying is Spanish from their group they will banish has been outlandish Horn Haiku. Wonder how you say Haiku in Spanish?...

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Subjects can their Bad Kings banish: Their Lords that image tarnish By being decisive and mannish While proving them a clannish After bribing schnapps of the Danish And deceiving wine the Spanish! Subjects must the details furnish Of the wrongs by Monarchs to banish And if they wish some garnish Or the entire narrative varnish! Subjects should Terrible...

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BANISH ME TO THE BOOKSHOP Chain me, so I can roam. Lock me away in this bower. Banish me to the bookshop - i’ll enjoy this affair for hours! First editions recline behind smudge-proof glass. Lock-and-key lick of lips, but I can’t afford the brass ring, the covet of unopened leather, so I’d dance through each unshielded shelf, illuminated romance, the touch...

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"Time is the thief you cannot banish." He had a fast pace that, I couldn't figure out he spent perks with me and made it memories he made me regret many things he made me realize not to waste him, he showed me that change doesn't change he taught me perks of living he made me old and told me stories he...

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If I saw the sign, That my life is going as it should, Then I would know exactly how Find what is called a treasure trove. I'm afraid I made a mistake, And that there will be an explosion in, Fate flashed and disappeared, Slightly opening the future for me. I am surrounded by eternal darkness, And I'm afraid I won't see the way. Although...

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TRUMP IN THE NETHER NETHER If irate American born Mexicans were to rally together, Around the world, they could perhaps cunningly tether, Possibly calm, an uncaring, inhumane disliked leader Maybe curb the actions of this Mexican bleeder, Or, banish him forever to the land of nether, nether! 2nd Limerick of a trilogy...

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How Can Deep Folly, Abject Blindness Banish Hope (How Easily We Are Deceived, Hope Lost) I recall darkness, creeping edges of power ease of entry in that first forlorn hour. No worries, as it entered with its soothing host aye, but with one true goal, my soul to roast. Thinking back, my guard I had foolishly let down enters...

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Must keep reminding myself every single day Thinking positive is absolutely the only smart way The results will be astounding Your heart will start pounding Negative thoughts will vanish without delay...

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Banish the hate from yesterday. Don't carry it around; let it go away. Grudges are held if you let it stay. One way or another, your antagonist will pay. Inside of you, hate will grow like a weed. Bad memories are something you don't need. inspired by another member's poem ...

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You cannot teach happiness. It’s not attainable when being sought for. Everyone’s on the lookout, but everyone’s missing it. Where is it? There! Where? In front of you. She told me, “Remember when I first met you? You we’re the happy girl, with the giggles and had a fit of smiles on your face. What...

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