The Forgetful Knight
Once, he had been a legend, the Knight of the Western Vale, keeper of oaths, defender of the weak.
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The Hollow Queen
Once, she had ruled every room she entered. Laughter followed her like music, mirrors adored her, and men stood a little straighter when she passed.
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The Swing Of Life
SWISH. I can see the stars, SWISH. And now I see the grass.. With only the sound of wind against my back. I travel going high, then I go low, On this swing of life.
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Yet Another Day.
Walking against the gravelled path, A book in one hand, the other a staff, The old man walks down the lane, He has not a jumper to protect him from the rain, I offer him mine, But he does...
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Riddle Of The Sphinx
[C] arried as a baby, I whined and cried all day. [O] nce I hit my toddler years, I'd have fun with friends and play. [M] any years later, like three, i lost a tooth.
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My Dear Miss Hannah
'Excuse the mess', her voice trickled through, as I walked into the room. Piles and piles of dirty plates and cups -all stacked up, like a junkyard shop.
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Why Bother ? - 221
I've no responsibilities anymore Till death comes knocking at my door Yet, I just cannot ignore Whats now knocking at our door.
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I Don't Know...
#acorn. I don't know where to go. On the Lonely road ahead. Perhaps I'll find some happiness. Or I'll just end up dead. I've walked a thousand miles. But what's a thousand more.
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Waiting
Sitting on the old swing He sits on his porch Reading an old, old book With glasses and a torch It is the dead of night He waits for her return She is due any minute For her, he does yearn Been...
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Old & Gold
It’s bright and sunny and sweet as honey as a love song plays while an old couple sways.
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Silver
I like silver better older. With its fine blue dust. Taking shelter in the notches. A lovely sort of rust. It looks much more refined. With its overcoat of grey. Like the swirling cirrus clouds.
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What's The Time Mr Wolf?
What's the time Mr Wolf She uttered at her start "Time you grew wiser" He said.
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Birthday time
Birthday time, birthday time. Time for sushi and time for cheer. Birthday time. Birthday time. Birthday time is finally here. It's the time of the year that I just adore.
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Death In Ocean, Beautifully
77 years old today, On Brighton Beach, Loving it, looking back On memories But, decided to throw My life away, Well, give it up, anyway Gift it to the Sea, Bottle of whiskey In one hand, Smoke in the...
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The River
Many, many, moons ago, I climbed aboard a big blue boat. It sailed gently down the river, It felt good to be afloat.
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M•I•L•F 2 G•I•L•F
Nipped and a tuck Gosh you're in luck You thought she was a yummy mummy Turns out she's quite the contrary Collagen lips Liposuctioned hips All her saggy bits hidden by a surgeons tricks At...
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Before I Can't
It flashes like this, Like a burnished mirror, Broken into pieces, But not dust, not yet: The tired old man Rests Old Bill Cosby tells stories From the television Hanging from above,...
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When I Was A Small Boy
When I was a small boy I wanted to be James Bond. Now I am middle aged I want a garden pond. When I was a small boy I wanted to eat a sweet. Now I am middle aged I get pains in my feet.
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The Poem Circling Facebook, The One I Spoke Of And The One Posted On Here Explained
#acrostic #inspiration This is probably the most important Opuss I have ever written Please please please please people do a bit of homework on this woman Her work deserves to be forever...
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"I Don't Know"
I don't know where to go. On the Lonely road ahead. Perhaps I'll find some happiness. Or I'll just end up dead. I've walked a thousand miles. But what's a thousand more. I walk this walk this walk.
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Surrender
I am alone. I will never have the. "Faery tale ending". There will be nothing but-me. By myself in an old. Rocking chair. Watching the sun chase. The moon. In that endless dance. They do.
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Four Walls
These four walls have seen it all Heard the laughs and felt the tears. Watched our love's winding path Protected family through the years.
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127.MY FEAR
Hello again and today is Sunday, January 20, 2013. My fear, among many others, is that i am going to grow old. Well, not just old, because we all have to do that, but an old stiff.
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Age
With the passing of time, Mirrors bring lies, While age bring lines, Oh it has seen my cries. Lived years a plenty, Happy and sad, I feel like I am twenty, Never old or aching bad.
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