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Out of Plumb: a caudate sonnet

Posted on December 4, 2010 by John

When will these foolish notions dissipate and take their place with dreams, safe in the grave? How long must I be some grand idea’s slave, locked in an endless struggle with my fate? How much of life will pass me … Continue reading →

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Crime and Punishment

Posted on August 5, 2007 by John

I would admit a lesser crime if only it were worth my while; but in these days when wish makes fact the simple notoriety of having lived will sentence me. There is no justice in the world when thought alone … Continue reading →

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Damocles

Posted on October 3, 2006 by John

If you would have me write of bliss, exclaiming art mere artifice, a simple sham designed to fool the ignorant who fill our schools with some vain hope of what might be: quite useless, a mad symphony that holds no … Continue reading →

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Honest Silence

Posted on April 8, 2006 by John

What is there left to talk about? The lines have all been drawn, and leave us little common ground; not much to dwell upon. Why squirm in silence here together, bound by social whim to say not what is on … Continue reading →

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Something I Can Feel

Posted on March 19, 2006 by John

This bar’s got a jukebox; for a quarter, you can hear the latest big-time songs; there’s no need to book live entertainment if all you want is just to sing along. Yes, I’ll take requests, but not too many; don’t … Continue reading →

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Lend a Hand

Posted on March 14, 2006 by John

for Natalie Maines They say East is East, and West is West, the two will never meet; when you see something new coming, cross to your side of the street; never question why things happen, that’s the way it’s always … Continue reading →

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If no one listens

Posted on May 10, 2005 by John

If no one listens what’s the point of lying? It takes less effort just to speak the truth; and any action taken worth denying will more than likely come to little use. If no ones pays attention for the echo … Continue reading →

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