The Leaf – a Flash Fiction Story
The Leaf The Leaf I removed my flannel jacket from the coat rack next to the door, and threading my
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Author: John Hansen
A Midnight Rendezvous – the 32nd Psalm
A Midnight Rendezvous – The 32nd Psalm How to Classify This Poem? I’m not sure how to classify this poem.
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Writers on the Web by John Hansen
Writers on the Web by John Hansen Writers on the Web Writers on the Web Writers on the Web Onto
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The Dispossessed
The Dispossessed 21st Century Our 21st Century society is filled with both opportunities and challenges. Great advancements in engineering, communications
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The Eye of the Heron
The Eye of the Heron The Eye of the Heron JOURNAL ENTRY: THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2016 My name is James
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Windows of Rainbows
Windows of Rainbows The Inspiration for This Poem I had just listened to the “The Stranger Song” by Leonard Cohen.
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Streets of Fortitude
Streets of Fortitude Through Fortitude Valley I stroll alone, Along Brunswick Street at night, Past a 24-hour pizza joint,
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Into the Devil’s Lair
Into the Devil’s Lair – Diablo Into the Devil’s Lair A black cat crouches in the dark Hidden from most eyes Trash
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False Praise is Not Enough
False Praise Is It Possible to Be Too Kind? When you are a member of an online writing site/group you
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I Went For a Walk With a Friend Today: a Poem About Values
I Went For a Walk With a Friend Today • This poem aims to highlight how people’s values vary from
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The Old Suitcase
old suitcase The Old Suitcase In the attic, dark and dusty A leather suitcase waits, Old and tattered, long forgotten,
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Why Do You Abandon Me, Oh Muse?
Why Do You Abandon Me, Oh Muse? Is There Such a Thing as Writer’s Block, and If So Why Do Some
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Devil Gate Drive – or The Gatepost From Hell
Recently I have had a couple of confrontations with my front gate post. My wife took a photo of it
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Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Life Hello Darkness my old friend, It’s good to meet with you again. For your advice my ear I’ll lend,
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I’ve Got Those Darn Tired, Confounded, So Sick of Movin’ Blues
I’ve Got Those Darn Tired, Confounded, So Sick of Movin’ Blues Oh how I loved the life I was
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Respect: Don’t Lecture Me Please
Respect: Don’t Lecture Me Please Respect for others is an important attribute to have. Everyone is different and you need
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My Hidden Foe – a Poem About Insomnia and Nightmares
My Hidden Foe I am a sleepless soldier Shouldering the pain, Like a wounded warrior, Not a thing to
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April, National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month in the USA but it is a good opportunity (and excuse) for
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The Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Ones
The Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Ones Hear they not the roaring silence That assails their ears? See they
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Boxes All Around Us
Boxes, all shapes and sizes
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If I Could Paint a Portrait – a Love Poem
If I Could Paint a Portrait If I could paint a portrait I’d be inspired by many others, Like Degas’
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Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day Validating the commercialism, Always trying to make an impression. Love is a money spinner because
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The Paper Trail – a Poem
The Paper Trail Read these papers, sign your name, Initial every page. We have to keep a paper trail For
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