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In the burg
Delivery trucks and trash trawlers
Bring in food and haul away rubbish,
While underground, the sewers bubble
With human feces and flus..
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Among these spectral specks,
These islands in the Sea of Madness,
I pilot my vessel, the Identity Nought,
Against the prevailing pernicious current..
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My calling cards,
Warm and worn from their snug in my wallet
Like untouched condoms on standby for years
Awaiting popularity,
Came up for air the ..
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Fine older gentleman, famous author
Who appeals to all ages throughout the ages;
For him a mere banquet is not sufficient,
A revamped Burns Supper ..
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You must resist crumpling
Under the weight
Of the Lonely Years,
Those limited infinities of time
When no one person occupies your thoughts.
Busin..
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Having trouble facing facts.
Less time than I think I have.
Red pen at the ready? Stop.
Pick up papers; put them down.
Read a chapter. (Someone el..
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I have no use for
Titles, honors, and accolades,
Daft distractions, fobs that exalt
The meretricious over merit.
I do not want some artful council..
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My feet are untrustworthy,
So I ride the down escalator
Standing still,
Contrary to the rule of thumb,
Which states:
Get to where you're going
W..
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O how we long for you,
Mister Obama.
Our nation is reeling from
Grave palpitations--The crazies get crazier,
The cornflakes get flakier,
The spin..
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I should have spent today with you,
My funny unknown friend;
The time is always far too short
To waste it on Pretend,
But only through speculati..
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