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Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

0 posted 2012-05-08 03:12 PM

You Know What they Say

Kill the messenger, bury the hatchet...
If it’s truth you want, search the stars.
Yeah, ‘tis the season, still I need no reason;
No, I might as well be on Mars.

A victim’s retreat, marked by blood on the street,
Just call it the luck of the draw.
Still, it ain't the same if no one knew his name –
It's not illegal if nobody saw.

Cause the apple don't fall far from the tree at all,
And we all know the name of the game.
But for the pick of the litter, all that's gold doesn't glitter –
The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Ah, the best laid plans of mice, and of men...
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
And so with a grin, like a prom night virgin,
It seems bit off a bit more than he could chew.

Yeah, if it's idle hands the devil's workshop demands,
Don't go question the game while you're in it.
A round peg, a square hole, run it up the flagpole...
There's a SUCKER born every minute!

Early bird gets the worm... don't that just make you squirm?
We all just sat by as the day dragged.
But with rose colored glasses, just as slow as molasses,
I think ol' Bob zigged when he should have zagged!

But there's more fish to fry, so here's mud in your eye...
I gave an inch – he took the who nine yards!
Now the kettle is black, and there's no coming back...
I guess for him, it just wasn't in the cards.

And you know what they say, yeah it's all cliché,
Just remember, don't let the bedbugs bite.
Whatever floats your boat, it's one hell of a note,
The party's over man, turn out the light.

Michael Anderson

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

1 posted 2012-05-08 03:23 PM

Michael,
This here poem of yours has a lot to say and is saying a lot. Smiles, ms. e

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

2 posted 2012-05-08 03:34 PM

My first reaction was to laugh and applaud in delighted appreciation for the wonderful tapestry you've woven - for you've taken so many worn out sayings and created something fresh and new and beautiful! *S* Then I read it again and that appreciation was magnified as the internal rhyme worked its magic on my mind! This is fantastic!!!

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

3 posted 2012-05-08 04:53 PM

MAGNIFICENT!!! Well done...you've taken all these aphorisms and create a beautiful poem...

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2012-05-09 08:43 AM

Very clever indeed, Michael.
Ida

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

5 posted 2012-05-09 11:24 AM

Everything has already been said, that I would have said if I were earlier, but I was late, so, I'll just say, wish I'd've said that!

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

6 posted 2012-05-10 06:51 AM

grinning - only you m'dear, only you lol

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

7 posted 2012-05-10 12:35 PM

Ms. E., it might have had a lot to say but I'm still not sure it really says anything at all...

lol

Ruth, thank you my dear friend.

Startime1955,ida, JP, Nicole; thanks for stopping by...glad you enjoyed.

Michael

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

8 posted 2012-05-10 11:51 PM

Well I know what they say NOW.

Enjoyed, you.

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

9 posted 2012-05-21 02:05 PM

"But there's more fish to fry, so here's mud in your eye..."

I think I just got off a roller coaster ride.
And it was a voyage at break neck speed...

Enjoyed the ride, Michael.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2012-06-04 02:05 PM

I know I responded right after you posted... but you know I can't skip one of your poems... and I'm more impressed with every reading!!!

Say on, poet... nobody does it better! *S*

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