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Magnus
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0 posted 2005-10-17 08:04 PM


The bird did land in timely fashion
bringing forth a gush of passion.
The need to write of Nevermore
The want to shut the friggin’ door.

A tap was heard three times so light
beyond the glow of lantern bright.
Perhaps a friend to sip a brew
or stir a quart of raven’s stew.

A kettle boiled upon the stove
as onward in the night they drove.
Desirous a bald butted bird,
Again, again....that tap was heard.

They drove until the car did stop
for gas was gone to it’s last drop.
Coasting till they came upon
a lighted booth, a telephone.

A call was made to Nine One One
A cry for help, please send a gun.
Another tap again was heard.
Oh please dear Lord, remove this bird.

His shadow loomed so tall and dark
upon the stones beneath their park.
An eye of orange, a head coal black..
Wearing Camo for his own attack.

Ten shots were fired into the sky
until they heard a faint bird’s cry.
And now they sat and raised a toast
“Nevermore” was their faint boast.

For in the sky was seen a shape
of one black bird that did escape.
Destined to knock once more again
and who would one think next will win?

© Copyright 2005 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2005-10-17 08:20 PM


Enjoyed your clever poem!  Encore!

             miscellanea

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2 posted 2005-10-17 08:24 PM


I think I'll stay a vegetarian.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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3 posted 2005-10-17 10:28 PM


Barry, you flip the bird in a whole new way...or is that an old way?  Enjoyed this!!  
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4 posted 2005-10-17 11:48 PM




Oh Barry....

only YOU could do in Poe so cleverly!

And...you left a nemesis!  Only a very clever writer would leave an opening to another story!  Or poem!

So?

Do it Again!

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5 posted 2005-10-18 12:02 PM


You're in one fine bird flipping form this evening! Caw! Caw! Flirty


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6 posted 2005-10-18 10:54 AM


Magnus~
This is a good 'un~
REALLY GOOD~

See how Vicky, 'Flips the Bird'~

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7 posted 2005-10-18 01:43 PM


..ah...but quoth the Brady, "Nevermore."

Thanks for the laugh!

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8 posted 2005-10-18 04:50 PM


this was quite humorous old pal...we are pals right?....You and me...buds...right?
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