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Roanoke Poems - Poems about Roanoke

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Scarlet Raven
...alleyway bandits beat the man till he dropped, as they were rummaging through his wares — clad in crimson armor a vigilante appeared, everywhere — no where like a ghoulish phantom, one by two til......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, dark,
Form: Free verse
Demon 'Punchers, Part Iv
...IV. Their faces looked shocked when they saw the flames, looking at each other for someone to blame, then Sol cleared his throat, and they look to him, their leader stepped out, his eyes cold and......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, conflict, corruption, evil, god,
Form: Narrative



Demon 'Punchers, Part I
...I. The letter had come in Nevada’s north, when Sol had been enjoying a blonde whore, only to see it slip under the door, he finished with her, but enjoyed it no more. After she had gone, he re......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, conflict, corruption, evil, god,
Form: Narrative


Ah Tis Nothing Greater Than
...Ah... tis nothing greater than... malfunctioning heater on that brisk winter day recorded here as proof positive regarding following reasonable rhyme. While scrolling thru poems crafted y......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, 12th grade, angst, dark,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Rehashing History: Missing Persons
...I Where, oh where is Virginia Dare*, No one can find her anywhere. Her disappearance is the very worst, I guess that's what comes from being the first. *Virginia Dare was born on Aug. 18, 1587......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, history, humor,
Form: Light Verse



Premium Member The Dating Joker
...A young Tinder pro from Roanoke on his dates liked to play a big joke. He would cause women fear. Meeting them, he’d appear in disguise as an old, ugly bloke. June 2, 2022 for Tania Kitchin's......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member A Sailor In Norfolk
...A sailor aboard ship in Norfolk was always quick with a ludicrous joke Though his humor was lame he quit the ship to seek fame Now he's the laughingstock of Roanoke 2/5/22......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, humorous,
Form: Limerick
Ah Tis Nothing Greater Than
...Ah... tis nothing greater than... malfunctioning heater on brisk winter day! Thee particular date being December twenty eighth, two thousand nineteen, I saith the Jack of all trades maintenan......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
To Nikki Giovanni
...at fifteen seeing and listening to you in Roanoke, VA in that moment I knew that's what I wanted to do and your words elemental thought-provoking grounding, energizing, and at times, b......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, poetry, , western,
Form: Free verse
The Ballad of Agnes Bean
...From ‘The Woe of Roanoke ‘ It wasn’t just the gale that chilled his skin As he mulled on the cannibal captured within. In trembling state he clenched close his cane To rap tap the gate of the jai......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, abuse, death, evil, gothic,
Form: Narrative
I Can Only Dream For So Long
...When the earth came to me, I was just a sweet and tender young girl. Falling in love, in the sweet heart of summer, always seemed like the right thing. What I am supposed to do. What feels ......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, 10th grade, anxiety, boyfriend,
Form: Free verse
Roanoke
...Well and they came by sea in the 17 century. They had the highest of hopes as they did come ashore the wild wood lands. And setting up housekeeping they were in the best of spirits in the beginning. ......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, adventure, fear, imagination,
Form: Free verse
Croatoan
...Whispers in my ear; The dead wish to live again. A soft strumming of worn out strings; The dead hope to rise. From coffin nails to slow exhales, the living wane and slowly fail. I ......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, america, death, history, introspection,
Form: Prose Poetry
Teach the Children Well
...Jesus loves the young people in Zambia. His message they should hear. A mission to this country? This far less to fear. Roanoke, Zambia news anchors aren't shot I don't believe there is such......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, africa, bible, children, christian,
Form: Rhyme
Deaths of Two Roanoke Reporters
...Deaths of Two Roanoke Reporters As we progress along but some times precursor To things happening and then becoming worser Again, another bad thing just had been done Reporter and photographer ......Read the rest...
Categories: roanoke, death, horror,
Form: Couplet

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