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The Universe From A to Z

I like the dictionary ordering words from A to Z. I have always been fascinated with the Universe so I set myself a task to use the alphabet as the structure for my poem. Zyzzyva is a ind of weevil..I thought it less corny than 'zebra'
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Ambitious Tale Of Fledgling Zeal 2019
Not only did I find a glaring typo in my original poem, but it made me wince. This poem was long overdue a facelift. Still in teaching, I have met students who really do beat themselves up over one missing mark. All power to the pursuit of perfection...
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Journey Confusion
“Whoah! We’re going to Ibiza!,” sang Larry. “I thought we were just going to the post office,” said Mick. [ fin ]
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Misapprehension
“I know what you’re thinking,” said Larry. “No you don’t,” said Mick. [ fin ]
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Not Roadkill
“Watch out for that roadkill!,” said Larry. “It’s not roadkill, it’s a car mat,” said Mick. “Watch out for that car mat!” “Poor car mat...” “Why?” “...
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Confused Thinking

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Satan clouds their thinking – so becoming blind: cannot see things clearly, sluggishness of mind. Tricked...
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Mother Of Grief
Mother Of Grief By Paul McCann Mother of grief, you watched helplessly as your own child was mocked and abused and then nailed to the cross . Mother...
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Your Car Sucks!
You've designed a new electric car and it's being built on the assembly line. You've been pestering me to buy one but I never will, one of your cars...
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Angel 52 (compromise)
‘There’s nothing as cruel as folk,’ muttered Angel, kissing the tops of the twin’s heads and hugging them tight to her breasts. They didn’t let up...
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Absence of Self
Abscence of self. Knowing, not knowing what I am. I lived, did I? In this world of tears. Curse the mother’s lonely egg, The father’s anxious sperm...
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On Medical Reform in the U.S.A. and elsewhere
At birth, at death, and at various times throughout our lives, we rely upon the medical field. The medical calling is ideally a noble one, as it...
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Remembering Mum

Red roses Bought Fulfilling Love, As Morning Glow Penetrates This silence, I, slip Into Tomorrow's Reflections, For you Gave Balance In a patient...
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Curiosity 2004 Recycled

Curiosity 2004 Reycled The psychology of Tali our family cat will remain a mystery we will never unravel or come close to comprehending. Philosophers...
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Bill Maynard
A British actor entertained people as Selwyn Froggitt and The Gaffer. During his 89 years of life, Bill Maynard gave millions the gift of laughter...
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BOOM or BUNCO

re-think of a poem I posted 2017 (free image from pixaby)
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Sightseeing in Venice

Photo Didier Descouens - Creative Commons 4.0
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Breath Of Life
Breath Of Life By Paul McCann I’ve been sold up the river on a ship of refuges Sailing away back into love through stormy seas . Sometimes babe this...
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Street Serenade
Street Serenade By Paul McCann Touched by the words of a street serenade , inside my heart on the soul streets of love , its just a freeway where I...
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Perspective

When the heart is not involved The day is lost to mediocrity Bring forth the dreams Your soul has conjured Romance yourself With unconditional love...
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Eyes.
Eyes, I wish mine were blue, but they’re not. Eyes, I wish mine were green but they’re not. Eyes, I wish mine were grey but they’re not. Eyes, mine...
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