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Harry
    My main portfolio contains 414 items.
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Reckon I Should Move Overseas?    (ASR)    # 1852109:
        Free-verse poem about the economic situation as viewed by many blue-collar young adults.
Sparrows of the Human World    (13+)    # 1849432:
        A free-verse poem about how sparrows are considered dispensable.
The Ant Farm    (E)    # 1843420:
        A rich kid mistreats the ants living in his ant farm.
Americans Acting Like Nazis    (13+)    # 1824702:
        A free-verse poem about whether Americans could be compared to the Nazis of World War II.
Dog    (13+)    # 1824102:
        A storoem about a country family in hard times and a wandering dog.
New Exogenous Species: Kudzu Bugs    (E)    # 1823513:
        A free-verse poem about the kudzu bug's arrival in America.
A Child’s View    (E)    # 1820972:
        A free-verse poem about a child's versus adult's view of the world.
Charity in Hard Times    (ASR)    # 1806101:
        A storoem about giving to the less fortunate during hard economic times.
Rain! Precious Rain    (E)    # 1804815:
        A free-verse poem celebrating rain we received today, a respite from our drought.
Insulated From Nature    (E)    # 1804009:
        A free-verse poem about modern life with its conveniences versus experiencing Nature.
What Does One Death Matter?    (ASR)    # 1803734:
        A free-verse poem examining whether one death in a large population matters.
Tales Around the Campfire    (ASR)    # 1803583:
        Cub Scouts listen to ghost stories, tall tales around campfire on camp out.
The Summer of Drought    (E)    # 1800473:
        A free-verse poem about the summer's drought.
A Lifetime of Walks Along the Seashore    (ASR)    # 1800341:
        A storoem about an old couple who walk along the seashore together.
Record Heat of Summer, 2011    (E)    # 1799902:
        A free-verse poem about 2011's record setting triple-digit high temperatures and drought.
The “River Horse”    (E)    # 1795479:
        A poem about the 'river horse'.
A Baby Was Born Today    (13+)    # 1794484:
        A free-verse poem addressing whether some babies should be born.
The Hot-air Balloon Ride    (ASR)    # 1790568:
        A humorous poem about a hot-air balloon ride gone awry.
Being A Real Man    (ASR)    # 1790548:
        A storoem about being a real man.
A Daughter’s Dream    (ASR)    # 1788533:
        An enigmatic storoem about a young girl scheduled to have cancer surgery.
America Is a Christian Nation    (ASR)    # 1779522:
        The historical actions of our Christian nation are considered.
United States of Corporate America    (13+)    # 1772869:
        A long free-verse poem about after corporations control our government.
Who Were the Savages?    (ASR)    # 1770025:
        A long, free-verse poem addressing the fate of the Indians during invasion of the West.
The Whitewater Trip    (E)    # 1766218:
        This river has whitewater mixed with stretches of calm water.
One Price for Mankind’s Folly    (ASR)    # 1761679:
        Animals have been driven to the edge of extinction for Man's silliness.
The Re-gifted Birthday Card    (E)    # 1758729:
        A poem about a re-gifted birthday card sent between sisters twice.
Sound the Alarm!    (ASR)    # 1747483:
        A thought-provoking look at alarmists.
Priorities    (ASR)    # 1745254:
        A thought-provoking poem about people's priorities.
Hunting Bargains    (E)    # 1742955:
        A poem about one of my wife's and my favorite activities.
Reflections on M. L. King, Jr. Day 2011    (ASR)    # 1742615:
        A poem about my thoughts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2011.
An Unattainable Dream?    (ASR)    # 1729014:
        This is talked about, hoped for, and prayed for, but never truly seen.
A Horse Of Legend    (E)    # 1715473:
        A tribute to a racehorse for all time.
Remember Me    (13+)    # 1707787:
        A storoem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's poetry contest.
Alternative Lives    (13+)    # 1696131:
        A long storoem about two ways a life could turn out.
A Hero’s Tale    (ASR)    # 1694490:
        A free verse poem about a Vietnam War hero, Cpt. Ed Freeman.
Talons of Death    (13+)    # 1692424:
        Different style poems (storoem and free-verse) about a hawk and a dove in my backyard.
Ancient Enemies    (ASR)    # 1682626:
        An acrostic poem about why today's dogs and cats hate one another.
The Roar of the Lion    (13+)    # 1682063:
        A long, free-verse poem about the roar of male lions.
An Old Man’s Nighttime Frustration    (13+)    # 1681858:
        Life in the later years for most men involves this.
The Gulf Oil Spill –2010    (ASR)    # 1678968:
        An opinionated prose poem about the current oil spill befouling the Gulf.
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial    (13+)    # 1677997:
        A storoem about this cemetery written in time for the anniversary of D-day.
The Wonder of Reproduction    (18+)    # 1676753:
        A thought-provoking, poetic look at the wonder that is human reproduction.
A Dis-Ash-ter    (E)    # 1673587:
        A storoem about losing a "friend".
Yet Life Goes On    (13+)    # 1664016:
        All of us are washed away by the perpetual flow of life over the eons.
Just A Touch Of Spring    (E)    # 1661204:
        A springtime poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's contest.
Traversing The Sea Of Life    (13+)    # 1659350:
        A long storoem about youths preparing to traverse the sea of life.
The Used-to Age    (13+)    # 1658556:
        A poem about being a senior.
Gunshots In The Night    (13+)    # 1658480:
        A free-verse poem about two different worlds on opposite sides of a town.
Two Mothers’ Bravery    (13+)    # 1657275:
        A long storoem about the effects of two mothers' bravery.
Edible Fungi    (E)    # 1656010:
        A poem about those tasty, edible fungi morsels provided by Nature.
Springtime Renewal    (E)    # 1654981:
        Winter gives way to spring.
Farewell, Dad…Sort Of    (13+)    # 1645397:
        A long, free verse poem about losing Dad...sort of.
A Shoulder To Cry On    (13+)    # 1644414:
        A storoem about an event my sister swears is true.
The Bad Old Days    (ASR)    # 1635232:
        A storoem about olden days before vaccines and antibiotics conquered childhood diseases.
Overabundance    (ASR)    # 1627358:
        A thought-provoking storoem about commonplace things.
Visiting My Uncle Walter's Grave    (13+)    # 1618913:
        Free-verse poem about visiting a grave as a young boy with Mommie (my grandmother).
The Glory Of War    (13+)    # 1618486:
        A free-verse poem about the glory of war.
An Old Copper Bell    (13+)    # 1599041:
        A long storoem about a copper bell bought by a collector at an estate sale.
My Storoems    (E)    # 1598969:
        A storoem about my writing storoems.
Graveside Grief    (13+)    # 1593778:
        A storoem about angels conversing about graveside grief.
At Her Mother’s Funeral    (13+)    # 1581870:
        A simple poem about a profound event.
Sex!    (18+)    # 1578720:
        A thought-provoking poem about sex.
Pigeon Parade    (13+)    # 1576641:
        A free verse poem about pigeons in my backyard.
My Life Thus Far    (E)    # 1572404:
        A reflective look at my life so far.
April Summer    (ASR)    # 1552948:
        A free-verse poem about it being so blamed hot in Dallas yesterday.
Why Did My Grandmother Have To Die?    (ASR)    # 1552464:
        A storoem about why people have to die.
April 14, 2009    (ASR)    # 1550282:
        A free-verse poem about how I spent my April 14, 2009.
A Smooth Band Of Gold    (ASR)    # 1526035:
        A rhyming storoem about a wedding band.
The Abortion Controversy    (13+)    # 1525021:
        A thought-provoking poem about this controversial issue.
A Butterfly in January    (13+)    # 1523667:
        A free verse poem about my wife seeing a butterfly in January.
It Was Time, Rusty; It Was Time    (13+)    # 1523644:
        A free verse tribute to my Corgi Rusty.
President Obama    (E)    # 1522945:
        A free-verse poem about President Obama representing hope for a better America.
To My Uncle Walter    (E)    # 1512758:
        A free-verse poem in memory of my uncle, whom I never knew.
HarryG's BLOG    (13+)    # 1490694:
        HarryG's blog.
Persimmon Seed Forecast    (E)    # 1487417:
        A poem about how La countryfolk use persimmon seeds to foretell the winter's harshness.
The Tuskegee Airmen    (13+)    # 1477422:
        A tribute to WWII's Tuskegee Airmen.
Florida Has Pythons!    (13+)    # 1473636:
        A fanciful look at the establishment of Burmese pythons in Florida.
My Sickly, Old Ash    (ASR)    # 1463368:
        A rhymed poem about my empathizing with my backyard ash tree.
A Snake In The Pea Patch    (ASR)    # 1447030:
        A woman picking peas encounters a snake...
What Is Dead Inside Such Men?    (18+)    # 1446851:
        A thought-provoking poem; What makes some men commit unmentionable acts on a large scale?
Uncle Sam Has A Rude Awakening    (13+)    # 1437332:
        A thought-provoking political poem about Uncle Sam waking up in the dirt.
This Is Not My America!    (13+)    # 1437256:
        A thought-provoking poem about what Bush/Cheney have done to America.
Honor    (13+)    # 1436358:
        A free-verse, thought-provoking poem about honor.
I Live In A Land Of Peace-loving People    (13+)    # 1434638:
        Thought-provoking poem - how Americans claim to be peace-loving yet are constantly at war.
Pigeons Are Deserving, Too    (E)    # 1431829:
        A poem about how even pigeons can be beautiful.
Are Fairies For Real?    (ASR)    # 1414795:
        A poem about a grandfather and his four-year-old granddaughter.
Celebrating Spring    (E)    # 1403863:
        A free-verse poem about the joys of springtime.
The True Nature of Man    (13+)    # 1378828:
        A thought-provoking free verse poem inspired by the 2008 situation in Kenya.
Ghetto Dweller    (13+)    # 1369685:
        A free-verse poem, experimenting with something 'edgy'.
I Was A Tiger    (13+)    # 1369518:
        A poem inspired by the San Francisco zoo tragedy.
Unworthy (For My Linda)    (ASR)    # 1365200:
        A free verse poem written for my wife Linda.
Singing By Whales    (ASR)    # 1364138:
        A free verse, narrative poem about the singing done by humpback whales.
The Christmas Doll    (13+)    # 1363489:
        Storoem of homeless girl wanting a doll from Santa. (Holiday Rhyme Time Contest entry)
I, A Winter Storm    (E)    # 1361173:
        A free verse poem written from a winter storm's perspective.
A Pig Farmer (A Limerick)    (E)    # 1359553:
        A limerick about a pig farmer.
Wild Bill And The Refined Lady    (13+)    # 1359351:
        A rhyming poem about Wild Bill and a refined lady from back east.
Hannah’s Christmas Gift    (E)    # 1359260:
        A long storoem about a ten-year-old girl's Christmas gift.
Renewal Of Souls    (ASR)    # 1357606:
        A storoem about the soul of man.
Spirit Of Christmas Past    (E)    # 1357079:
        A long storoem (story poem) for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's December contest.
Why Is It So Easy To Hate?    (13+)    # 1350867:
        A free verse poem about how humans seem to hate so readily.
The City Night Sky    (E)    # 1349955:
        A free verse poem about the night sky seen in a city.
You Knew What He Was    (ASR)    # 1348826:
        A long storoem about a shepherd boy and a wolf pup.
Louisiana Alligator (A Limerick)    (E)    # 1348043:
        A limerick written for Countrymom's limerick contest.
The Chicken Hauler (A Limerick)    (E)    # 1346865:
        A limerick for Countrymom's November, 2007 contest.
A Circle Of Feathers    (13+)    # 1345017:
        A thought-provoking poem about the demise of mourning doves.
Sentimentality    (ASR)    # 1341037:
        A free verse poem about the value of items with sentimental attachments.
An Old Oaken Bucket    (E)    # 1339138:
        A poem about an antique oaken bucket my wife and I purchased.
A Routine Day Under Siege    (13+)    # 1333241:
        A free verse poem about what a routine day for a castle under seige might have been.
Misunderstood Arachnids    (E)    # 1333039:
        A friend to Man that is often feared and misunderstood.
A Soldier's Death    (13+)    # 1331260:
        A poem about a soldier dying after a battle.
My Angel On Earth    (E)    # 1323319:
        Many times my wife has been called an angel on earth. This inspired this poem.
Women Just Don’t Get It!    (E)    # 1317321:
        Most women just don't understand this passion that drives men in the Fall.
Let Her Be A Weed    (E)    # 1315260:
        A poem about the virtues of being like a weed rather than a flower.
Being A Man    (E)    # 1313278:
        A poem about what makes a man.
He Who Would Be Dictator    (13+)    # 1303323:
        A poem about politics and the current VP.
Aerial Water Vapor    (E)    # 1303292:
        A free verse poem about aerial water vapors.
The Earth’s Most Savage Predator    (13+)    # 1290197:
        Which among earth's creatures is the most savage?
Grief And Guilt    (E)    # 1288731:
        A free verse poem about those twin tormentors, grief and guilt.
Sunshine Smile    (E)    # 1286598:
        A free verse poem about how sunshine can brighten a drab day.
Sightseeing In America    (E)    # 1286283:
        A free verse poem about sights I've seen throughout America.
The Spirit Of America    (E)    # 1286201:
        A poem written for Countrymom's Spirit of America July 4th contest.
The Springtime Melt    (E)    # 1277410:
        Challenge: write poem on water without using wet, soak, rain, H2O, puddle, or water.
Memories of Boyhood Summers    (E)    # 1276961:
        A free verse poem remembering my boyhood summers.
Down On The Penal Farm    (13+)    # 1275906:
        A poem about inmates seeing the light as to their misbehavior landing them in jail.
The Pleasure of Old-fashioned Letters    (E)    # 1273864:
        A poem remembering the pleasure of receiving old-fashioned, handwritten letters.
Death as Dynamite    (13+)    # 1272237:
        A thought-provoking way to consider having death always nearby.
Memorial Day – 2007    (13+)    # 1268083:
        A poem in honor of Memorial Day.
Light One Candle    (E)    # 1253499:
        A free verse poem about trying to improve any dark situation by doing your small part.
What Mankind Has Wrought    (13+)    # 1245848:
        An acrostic poem about the brutality seemingly inherent in Mankind.
Viper In Their House    (13+)    # 1243641:
        A poem about a 'viper' that one spouse knowingly brings into the marriage.
Discontented Cow Talk    (E)    # 1240903:
        A bit of silliness with cow rhymes.
What People Value    (ASR)    # 1235922:
        A poem about how people value quite different things.
Why, It's Us!    (13+)    # 1235757:
        A thought-provoking poem about how points of view differ dramatically.
I Remember When    (ASR)    # 1229806:
        A poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's Remember When poetry contest.
A Soldier's Goodbye    (ASR)    # 1228287:
        Throughout history soldiers have had to leave loved ones behind.
DARFUR 2007    (13+)    # 1227844:
        A poem about the continuing Darfur tragedy.
Putting Pepper Down    (ASR)    # 1225498:
        A poem about having to have a beloved pet dog euthanized.
Halloween    (ASR)    # 1169066:
        A poem for Halloween.
The Leaving of the Hummingbirds    (ASR)    # 1168709:
        A poem about the hummingbirds leaving for the winter months.
Above The Clouds    (E)    # 1148261:
        A free verse poem about looking down on clouds during a plane flight.
Divorce    (ASR)    # 1111630:
        A poem about the effects of divorce on a small boy.
Home    (ASR)    # 1103426:
        Dorothy was right!
What War Is    (13+)    # 1099976:
        A thought-provoking free-verse poem about war.
The Assembled Waiters    (13+)    # 1054546:
        A free verse poem about waiting.
Dog Pack Attack!    (13+)    # 1053674:
        A poem about being attacked by a pack of angry dogs.
Being Friends With The Tiger    (13+)    # 1050404:
        A free verse poem about a boy being friends with a tiger.
The Foot Soldiers’ Battle    (13+)    # 1050306:
        A thought-provoking look from the foot soldiers' view.
My Old Friend Rusty    (13+)    # 1049822:
        A poem to my friend as he grows old.
Of Butterflies And Fireflies    (E)    # 1038699:
        A free verse poem about butterflies and fireflies disappearing.
Women And Their Hair    (ASR)    # 1026026:
        A humorous look at women and their hair concerns.
The Message of Hummingbirds    (ASR)    # 1020009:
        A long storoem about eternal love and hummingbirds.
A Lifetime of Loneliness    (ASR)    # 1019072:
        Do you know any Betty Brown's?
“It” Being…    (13+)    # 1014020:
        And "it" is ??
Primitive Instincts    (E)    # 1013601:
        A poem about Man still having primitive instincts.
The City Of New Orleans – 2005    (13+)    # 1012668:
        A long, free-verse poem about New Orleans.
Can’t Touch ‘Them’    (13+)    # 1004159:
        A poem about a TV commercial.
My Yesterdays    (E)    # 1003050:
        A free-verse look at my yesterdays.
Killing Bluebirds    (13+)    # 998910:
        A poem about the thrill of the kill.
Your Mother’s Heart    (13+)    # 997086:
        The effects of a son's actions on his mother.
In Control    (13+)    # 996718:
        A thought-provoking free-verse poem about being in contol of our lives.
Born For Greatness    (ASR)    # 996714:
        A storoem about achieving true greatness in life.
Nagging Disappointment    (ASR)    # 987320:
        A free verse poem about mid-life crisis.
Summer Drought    (E)    # 987299:
        A free verse poem about summer drought.
Guarded By Lions    (13+)    # 985087:
        A storoem about a true happening.
P B, Jelly, and Sweet Pickle Sandwich    (ASR)    # 979726:
        A humorous poem about monsters in the night.
The Candiru    (13+)    # 974253:
        A poem about the candiru fish.
A Tear    (E)    # 973940:
        A free verse poem about tears.
Four Generations Captured    (E)    # 966948:
        A poem written about a family portrait taken of four generations of males.
Springtime Colors    (E)    # 960592:
        The real purpose of springtime colors.
An Idea To Die For    (13+)    # 950597:
        A free verse poem about a glorious idea.
America’s Indians And Hitler    (13+)    # 950166:
        A storoem about Hitler's view of how America handled its Indian problem.
Chronically Late    (ASR)    # 949772:
        A storoem about a late friend.
Pachyderms    (ASR)    # 949484:
        A poem about...well, pachyderms.
Old Friends    (13+)    # 949311:
        A storoem about friendship in the old West.
The Lioness And The Baby Oryx    (13+)    # 949179:
        A storoem with the tale of a young lioness and an oryx calf.
The Dark    (13+)    # 948077:
        A thought-provoking poem about monsters in the dark.
Bob    (13+)    # 945322:
        A humorous short story about...well, Bob.
The Beast Within    (ASR)    # 944986:
        A poem about the beast some people battle.
White Water Rafting Remembrances    (13+)    # 944908:
        A poem of memory fragments of a white water raft trip.
Crows Or Songbirds    (ASR)    # 944325:
        A storoem about how we choose to fill our thoughts.
Words Hurled In Anger    (ASR)    # 944243:
        A free-verse poem about speaking while angry.
Food For Thought    (ASR)    # 943789:
        A thought-provoking poem about the purpose of beauty in Nature.
Random Thoughts Gleaned Walking My Dogs    (13+)    # 942205:
        A storoem about thoughts about human behavior from watching my dogs on walks.
Glimpses Of A Life    (ASR)    # 941830:
        A lifetime seen in "snapshots"...
The Orange Balloon    (E)    # 938925:
        A storoem about an orange balloon and a grandmother's love.
Flower Buds    (E)    # 938182:
        A free-verse poem about flower buds and their potential.
The Fate Of Bart And Molly    (13+)    # 936278:
        The last in a trilogy about Big Bad Black Bart and Miss Molly.
Miss Molly Makes Madam    (13+)    # 934257:
        A follow-up poem to Big Bad Black Bart that continues their adventures.
A Wasted Life    (13+)    # 933727:
        A thought-provoking storoem about a newly honorable man and his past sins.
Rick And Mick    (13+)    # 932962:
        A long storoem about two brothers foraging for food in their harsh environment.
The Louisiana Non-Winter Of 2005    (ASR)    # 932240:
        A free-verse poem that takes a playful look at NW La's extremely mild winter of 2005.
The Seven Deadly Sins    (ASR)    # 931741:
        A thought-provoking storoem about the seven deadly sins and America today.
Sugar, The Love Affair Must End    (ASR)    # 931353:
        A poem about the end of a lifelong love affair.
A Visit With Grandma    (ASR)    # 930641:
        A storoem about visiting grandmother in the nursing home.
Eggs Away!    (13+)    # 928973:
        A poem about those teenage boys who bombed their high school with eggs.
A Wilderness Honeymoon    (13+)    # 928585:
        A long storoem about a honeymoon hiking in the wilderness.
A Murderous Raid    (13+)    # 926883:
        A thought-provoking storoem about a documentary I watched on TV.
A Marriage Destined To Be    (E)    # 926716:
        A storoem about a girl's knowing who she will marry.
Lost In Guilt    (13+)    # 926547:
        A storoem about a woman's personal tragedy.
TSUNAMI!    (ASR)    # 924268:
        A poem about the tsunami.
Blood Suckers, Etc.    (ASR)    # 919565:
        A thought-provoking acrostic poem.
The Ugly, Little Tree    (ASR)    # 919286:
        A storoem about an ugly, little Christmas tree and its fate.
In Memory Of Coco, A Red Dachshund    (13+)    # 915288:
        Based on a TRUE story currently in the area news.
The Bog Of Life    (13+)    # 912196:
        A storoem about White versus Black and the gray inbetween.
The First Wintry Day    (E)    # 911667:
        A free verse poem about the arrival of winter.
A Special Christmas Present    (13+)    # 911509:
        A storoem about a little girl's request from Santa.
A Life-Altering Event    (ASR)    # 911006:
        A thought-provoking storoem about having a baby.
In The Past    (ASR)    # 910970:
        A free verse poem about facing the retirement years.
Big Bad Black Bart    (13+)    # 908442:
        A humorous poem about a town and an outlaw.
A Fall Conflict    (E)    # 907817:
        A free verse poem about winter replacing summer.
Young Men At War    (13+)    # 907259:
        A storoem about young men and war.
Today Is My 60th Birthday    (13+)    # 903815:
        A storoem written on my 60th birthday about what I've observed during my life.
U.S. Bear Parts For Sale    (13+)    # 902518:
        A thought-provoking poem about a national wildlife tragedy.
A Wandering Warrior VII    (13+)    # 902198:
        The concluding storoem to the wandering warrior saga.
A Wandering Warrior VI    (13+)    # 902146:
        Another storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.
A Wandering Warrior V    (13+)    # 901853:
        A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.
A Wandering Warrior IV    (13+)    # 901493:
        A long storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior and a lady in distress.
A Wandering Warrior III    (13+)    # 901140:
        A storoem that continues the saga of a wandering warrior.
A Wandering Warrior II    (13+)    # 900509:
        A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.
A Wandering Warrior    (13+)    # 899846:
        A long storoem of olden times and a wandering warrior.
Hospitality Repaid    (E)    # 896298:
        A storoem about hospitality being repaid.
AFRICA    (13+)    # 893294:
        An acrostic poem for Africa.
Black African Genocide    (13+)    # 893287:
        A thought-provoking poem about the situation in western Sudan at present.
I Am Your Moon    (E)    # 893170:
        A free verse poem about the goodness of my wife.
City Under Attack!    (ASR)    # 892588:
        A free verse poem about soldiers fighting to defend their society.
While My Love Is Away    (E)    # 890682:
        A free verse poem about missing my wife when she is away on a trip.
It’s All In Your Viewpoint    (13+)    # 889700:
        A storoem about an 1870's view of the 21st century.
Life’s Simple Treasures    (13+)    # 889462:
        A storoem about the simple things in life.
Fathers Go Off To War    (13+)    # 888647:
        A poem about fathers and war.
Zealots    (13+)    # 887929:
        A thought-provoking political poem.
The Mirror Of Souls    (13+)    # 884861:
        A storoem about a mirror to reveal a person's soul.
A Friend No Longer    (E)    # 882926:
        A poem about the loss of a once loving friend.
Community Kindness    (ASR)    # 880118:
        A thought-provoking poem about how a community reacts.
A Family Tradition    (ASR)    # 879852:
        A storoem about the importance of a family tradition.
The Burden Of Regret    (ASR)    # 872983:
        A storoem about death bed regret.
The River Of Life    (E)    # 871173:
        A free verse poem about the flow of life as a river.
Hollywood Ending    (E)    # 870893:
        A poem of hope for happy outcomes in life.
Old Blue    (13+)    # 869629:
        A long storoem about a boy and his dog.
Cats And Dogs    (13+)    # 868998:
        A free verse poem meant to be thought-provoking.
The Beast Within    (18+)    # 862740:
        A long, free verse poem that is thought-provoking!
Reflections Upon Turning Sixty    (E)    # 862160:
        A free verse poem reflecting upon life.
Summer Gold    (ASR)    # 861665:
        A free verse poem about stocking the freezer with summer's golden harvest.
Old Glory    (13+)    # 861640:
        A storoem about seeing a flag all lit up on a dark night.
HARRYG Acrostic Poem    (13+)    # 861589:
        For Angelterra's Acrostic Poem contest based on handle/user name
A Thunderstorm On A Muggy June Night    (E)    # 854488:
        A free verse poem about a thunderstorm.
An Angel On Earth    (E)    # 851486:
        A poem dedicated to my wife Linda...about angels living on earth.
The Vine That Swallowed The South    (E)    # 851374:
        An informative poem about that southern pest vine.
A Poet Seeks Enlightenment    (E)    # 849147:
        A humorous look at poets and their books.
In Search of Paradise    (13+)    # 848228:
        A long storoem about a girl's search for Paradise on earth.
Predatory Cats, Predatory Men    (13+)    # 848024:
        A free verse poem about what constitutes true cruelty.
The Larger View    (E)    # 839101:
        A poem about collective versus individual merit.
WAR    (13+)    # 837789:
        War... before, during, and after...from three viewpoints...shades of Vietnam.
Each Must Decide    (13+)    # 834035:
        A thought-provoking storoem about a young dragon facing prejudice.
Spring Rains    (E)    # 833092:
        A haiku about spring rains.
The Epiphany    (18+)    # 831286:
        A reprobate wakes up at dawn on the beach and has an epiphany.
Family Intervention    (E)    # 830812:
        A poem about love and family standing in the way.
He Still Knows Her    (ASR)    # 828217:
        A storoem about love and Alzheimer's disease.
Springtime In Louisiana    (E)    # 826165:
        A free-verse poem about the arrival of spring.
The Beginning    (E)    # 825324:
        A poem about life's first journey.
The Family Chain Of Life    (E)    # 823170:
        A thought-provoking free verse poem about the generations in a family.
And So The Zoo Lion Paces...    (E)    # 816933:
        A free verse poem about hungering for the chance to live up to your potential.
All The Dancing Bears    (E)    # 816798:
        A free verse poem about 'dancing bears'.
Returning Disabled    (13+)    # 816104:
        Mortality has dropped and becoming disabled has risen in modern warfare.
Alfred Must Die!    (13+)    # 813493:
        A fantasy storoem about love and what a man will do for the sake of love.
Happiness Is Ephemeral    (ASR)    # 812051:
        A thought-provoking free verse poem regarding happiness.
The Beauty In Life    (ASR)    # 811667:
        A free verse poem considering the beauty and the brutality in life.
Granddad Did His Best    (13+)    # 811584:
        A special bond exists between a girl and her granddad...
A Journey Home    (ASR)    # 808802:
        A weary soldier hopes for a loving welcome home.
By The Light Of The Full Moon    (13+)    # 807624:
        A storoem about walking the dogs one night after midnight when the moon is full.
Revenge, Sweet Revenge    (18+)    # 800763:
        A thought-provoking storoem....will the cycle of violence ever end??
My Mother’s Rodent Phobia    (13+)    # 795268:
        The boyhood memory of when Mother became phobic to rodents.
A Casualty Of War!    (18+)    # 791996:
        A humorous poem about fighting back against the neighbors' cat.
An Affectionate Moment    (ASR)    # 791426:
        A moment in time to be long regretted...
Living Life To The Fullest    (ASR)    # 790908:
        A husband must decide upon priorities in his life.
The Price Of Freedom    (ASR)    # 776252:
        A tribute to veterans.
Yuck! Let It Go!    (13+)    # 772337:
        A storoem based upon a true happening on a NY commuter train.
Cindy Jo    (ASR)    # 766826:
        A storoem about the human spirit.
Worth The Price?    (13+)    # 766200:
        A thought-provoking storoem about the price of an affair.
For Linda    (E)    # 758821:
        A poem of love for my wife Linda...
That Man Looks Just Like Jesus!    (ASR)    # 757949:
        A thought-provoking storoem about how Jesus really looked.
The First Fallen Leaves    (E)    # 757927:
        A poem about the coming of autumn colors.
The Scheduled Stoning Of Amina Lawal    (13+)    # 755782:
        A storoem about a political issue and the harshness of Shariah courts against women.
Those E-mail Spam Ads    (18+)    # 752011:
        A humorous poem about e-mail spam ads. HUMOR!
One Night Early In September    (E)    # 751202:
        A free verse poem about the coming of fall.
A Worthy Quest    (13+)    # 750253:
        A thought-provoking storoem about good versus evil.
Wendy's Palm Trees    (E)    # 732615:
        A storoem about true love and palm trees...
A Dangerous Society    (E)    # 728039:
        A storoem about living in a dangerous society.
Her Sweet Baby Girl    (13+)    # 727587:
        A storoem about a daughter who disappoints again.
Death With Kindness    (ASR)    # 724722:
        A storoem about love and kindness and death.
An Invasion Of Nile Monitor Lizards    (E)    # 722989:
        A storoem based upon a newspaper account about monitor lizards in Florida.
A Traffic Fatality    (ASR)    # 722659:
        A storoem about a rich man driving through a poorer neighborhood...
A Bad Father?    (13+)    # 721416:
        A thought-provoking storoem of a neighbor's point of view.
Simpler Times    (E)    # 721173:
        A storoem of a simpler childhood and a balsa wood airplane toy in 1954.
Unknown Consequences    (E)    # 718089:
        A storoem about a poet's book having unrecognized effects.
The Dead Seas    (E)    # 717368:
        A poem about Mankind's killing of the world's oceans and seas.
Faint Etching On The Heart    (E)    # 716279:
        A storoem about lost love and recovering.
My Morning Battle    (E)    # 713865:
        A humorous poem about fighting the same old battle every morning.
Good Or Evil?    (E)    # 713188:
        A poem that asks the age-old question about Man.
You Snake In The Grass!    (E)    # 712470:
        A storoem about rain, bird feeders, and a blue jay acting strange.
Teaching Thievery    (ASR)    # 709628:
        A storoem about an experience my wife and I had while shopping an estate sale.
The Need For Tangible Achievements    (E)    # 709481:
        A storoem about Man's desire to know that his achievements are real.
“Where Are You Crawling To??”    (ASR)    # 703719:
        A short story about my basic training adventures years ago.
The Interval Between    (E)    # 702434:
        A poem reflecting on what makes one's life have happiness and meaning.
Acting Like A Man    (13+)    # 695172:
        A storoem about a young man choosing between love and duty.
The Humanitarian of the Year    (ASR)    # 690222:
        A storoem of the motivation behind one man's becoming a humanitarian.
How Could It Be?    (13+)    # 683533:
        A storoem about a man waiting in the hospital to learn if his wife will live.
Tiger And I    (ASR)    # 681326:
        A storoem from my childhood and the death of my pet cat.
“I’ll Never Love Again”    (ASR)    # 681106:
        A storoem of a boy's loss of his first love and his learning the heart can love anew.
A Strange Young Maiden    (ASR)    # 678591:
        A long storoem of a strange young maiden, a nobleman with amnesia, and a romantic tale.
The Last Unicorn    (ASR)    # 676380:
        A storoem about the extinction of the unicorn.
Fishing Fragments    (E)    # 671617:
        A poem of fragments of a day spent on a fishing trip.
Mother And Child    (13+)    # 668526:
        A poem about war and civilians. Thought-provoking.
The Centurion And The Crucifixion    (13+)    # 665709:
        A long storoem about a Roman centurion present during the crucifixion of Jesus.
Who I Am    (E)    # 661690:
        A thought-provoking free verse poem about who I am.... a body or a mind and beliefs?
The Centurion And The Jew    (13+)    # 656581:
        A long thought-provoking storoem about a chance encounter in ancient Judea.
Wednesday's Lunch Out    (13+)    # 654754:
        A decidedly tongue-in-cheek account of going out to lunch one Wednesday.
The Aftermath Of War    (13+)    # 653765:
        A long free verse poem about a battle and its aftermath, set in Roman times.
An Estate Sale Bargain    (E)    # 652236:
        A storoem about a mosaic picture bought at an estate sale.
My Trip To The Store    (ASR)    # 647526:
        A free verse poem about seeing a young dog in the street.
Answered Prayers    (E)    # 645086:
        A storoem of a waitress serving coffee and apple pie to a stranger one snowy night.
A True Heart, Inside And Out    (ASR)    # 641307:
        A long storoem of maidens, a prince, a prophecy of hearts and love.
A Freezing Rain    (13+)    # 639558:
        A storoem reflecting on my life as a boy in 1954 and the rules of friendships allowed.
End Of Summer Of '57    (ASR)    # 639165:
        A poem relating a 'tragic event' in my life at end of summer of 1957.
Call Of The Returning Geese    (E)    # 638268:
        A free verse poem about hearing the call of geese returning north.
An Armadillo On The Grill    (E)    # 635376:
        A storoem about running over an armadillo and the aftermath. Strictly for laughs!
A Tree Of Love    (E)    # 629486:
        A storoem about a lifetime of love and their tree.
Living Behind Protective Walls    (E)    # 628814:
        An encounter in the waiting room at the dentist's office inspired this poem.
Tomorrow We Must Die    (13+)    # 626324:
        A storoem about the night around the campfires before the battle the next day.
Mr. Brady Goes To The Doctor    (E)    # 625007:
        A storoem about a man trying to calm down at doctor's office to lower his BP.
Dispensed Unevenly    (E)    # 623611:
        A poem to be thought-provoking.
A Matter Of Honesty    (ASR)    # 622294:
        A storoem about teaching a son honesty.
An Elderly Couple    (ASR)    # 613930:
        A poem about the death of a wife after sharing life for 50 years.
My Neighbor’s Guilty Conscience    (ASR)    # 612584:
        A storoem of strange happenings, guilt-ridden dreams, and being bothered.
Martin Luther King’s Holiday    (ASR)    # 611340:
        A storoem about why MLK deserves a national holiday in his honor.
"It"    (E)    # 608431:
        A short poem about 'it'... Hopefully thought-provoking!
The Strange Behavior Of Birds    (E)    # 605206:
        A free verse poem about the odd way birds behave alone versus in a group.
A Lovers' Quest    (ASR)    # 603803:
        A storoem relating a tale of true love between knight and princess.
TRUE Love In The Morning    (ASR)    # 602735:
        A contest entry for romantic poems. True love upon awakening before wife does.
The Winter Storm    (ASR)    # 597364:
        A storoem of a winter storm, a SUV rollover, death and a search for a child.
Brotherly Love    (ASR)    # 594765:
        A long storoem with a tale of brotherly love...and tragedy.
The Bird Lady    (E)    # 592485:
        A storoem about the neighborhood lady who feeds birds.
The Garden Statue    (E)    # 590711:
        A storoem about a garden statue and Christmas.
A Hero In The Grave    (ASR)    # 588318:
        A thought-provoking poem about choices made and life-long consequences.
A Husband's Lament    (E)    # 587401:
        A very tongue-in-cheek look at shopping at the grocery store. Comedy!
A Lingering Disease    (E)    # 586756:
        A short poem about a malady that continues to plague Man.
An "oot" Poem Mostly About War    (E)    # 580676:
        A humorous poem using -oot words. Comedy!
Her Christmas Wish List    (E)    # 579912:
        A storoem about a girl talking with Santa.
Untitled Poem    (E)    # 577959:
        A storoem about a poem's merit.
Man-made Savannahs    (E)    # 575674:
        A thought-provoking storoem about a life of comfort versus life in the wild.
His Proudest Moment    (E)    # 568324:
        A storoem based on a true life gesture of kindness and friendship.
Grieving Still...    (13+)    # 566410:
        A poem about her still grieving twenty years after Butch was killed.
Lest I Forget...    (E)    # 563596:
        A humorous look at my memory slipping as I age.
Down To The Sea    (E)    # 563588:
        A poem about man's longing for a simple, carefree life.
A Family Tragedy    (ASR)    # 561664:
        A storoem, sad but thought-provoking, about deaths in this family.
The Call Of The Geese    (E)    # 557869:
        A long free verse poem about feelings evoked by the call of the geese.
The Long Awaited Day    (ASR)    # 552714:
        A long storoem about a husband-wife relationship after years of marriage.
Freedom! Freedom?    (E)    # 550556:
        A storoem about attaining freedom and then it involving hardships.
Trial At Sea    (ASR)    # 547883:
        A storoem about temptation by Satan.
Books Of Lives    (E)    # 546712:
        A storoem about books representing the minds of humans.
An Act Of Bioterrorism    (13+)    # 546506:
        The aftermath of release of a viral bioterrorism agent.....a long free verse poem.
A Back Woods Cabin    (E)    # 541212:
        A storoem for Halloween. City folk inherit a back woods cabin...
Saving A Few Salmon    (E)    # 539790:
        A storoem about whether it is worth saving a few out of hundreds.
Rosie And Maggie    (E)    # 532556:
        A storoem about friendship between two women.
Motherhood    (ASR)    # 531933:
        A thought-provoking storoem about two mothers.
A Noble Enterprise    (ASR)    # 529825:
        A free verse poem about young men and a noble enterprise....
Dead Upon The Ground    (E)    # 526315:
        A free verse poem about death of an adolescent...
The Worst Thing About Being Old    (ASR)    # 524760:
        A storoem about being elderly.
The Nature Trail    (E)    # 523667:
        A storoem relating a walk on my first nature trail...
The Existence Of Angels    (E)    # 522923:
        A storoem about the existence of angels.
Sparrows And Pigeons    (ASR)    # 521033:
        A poem about discrimination...against sparrows and pigeons....
The Day Hope Dies    (ASR)    # 516697:
        A poem about hope and when it dies.
Ginny Discovers Trick Or Treating    (E)    # 515988:
        A storoem about when my 2-year-old daughter goes T or t-ing.
Decisions, Decisions    (ASR)    # 515188:
        A storoem (story poem) about walking the dog and strange things happen.
Birthday Love    (ASR)    # 511909:
        A long storoem (story poem) about a special birthday gift.
One Leaf's Journey    (E)    # 511898:
        A poem using a leaf metaphor for life's importance.
--- The Christmas Poems ---    (ASR)    # 510889:
        Two poems about Christmas, one humorous, one sad.
The Long Nap At The Park    (ASR)    # 509388:
        A poem describing an elderly man getting sun at the park...
Guardian Angels    (E)    # 504542:
        A poem about nature and acting as a guardian angel....
A Mother’s Inner Voice    (13+)    # 500812:
        A poem about a mother's inner voice warning her...
The Fate Of Mankind    (ASR)    # 499848:
        A long story-poem (storoem) about Mankind's fate in 2222....
--- The Old Salty Poems ---    (E)    # 496605:
        A long narrative poem of strangers and friendship.
The Revelation    (ASR)    # 495337:
        A free verse poem about teenagers experiencing a revelation...
Burying A Teenage Son    (ASR)    # 492747:
        A poem about a teenager killed in a car wreck....
Comfort Food    (ASR)    # 492286:
        A poem about death....and oatmeal.
-- The West Nile Virus Poems --    (ASR)    # 490130:
        Two poems about the current outbreak of West Nile Fever in southern Louisiana....
A Most Unusual Night    (ASR)    # 485182:
        A poem about my dog sensing something is out there....
A Son To Meet    (13+)    # 484945:
        A poem about the aftermath of the death of a son...
That Old Geezer Who Died    (ASR)    # 483821:
        A poem about what experiences an older person might could share if allowed....
The Escape Of Inanimate Objects    (E)    # 482185:
        A poem about why ice cubes jump out of your hands, socks and keys disappear.....
The Lingering Rose    (E)    # 481874:
        A poem about the coming of winter....
A Country-style Emergency    (ASR)    # 475426:
        A poem about a medical emergency in a rural setting...
Used Farm Equipment Auction    (E)    # 475141:
        A poem about watching old farm equipment being auctioned off....
The Predatory Life    (ASR)    # 469701:
        A poem about predatory lives....
The Beggar    (ASR)    # 467551:
        A poem about being approached by a beggar.
Half A Heart    (ASR)    # 467354:
        A poem about a sister.
A Summertime Picnic    (13+)    # 466552:
        A poem about a quiet picnic when....
About MEN    (ASR)    # 458205:
        A contest entry poem for Earthwoman's Challenge For Men contest.
Taking A Pee While Traveling Out West    (13+)    # 457665:
        A poem detailing an incident while driving out west....
Wildfire!    (E)    # 456011:
        A poem from a wildfire's viewpoint...
Rain Fell Tonight    (E)    # 455485:
        A poem reflecting on the difference between working generations.
One Day At The Park    (13+)    # 449846:
        A poem about an incident at the park.
Frog Hunting With A Three-year-old    (E)    # 446063:
        A poem about catching frogs by the bucketful...
At The Park With The Grandchildren    (13+)    # 444055:
        A poem about being at the park with my grandchildren who live 300 miles away.
On The Importance Of An Individual Life    (13+)    # 441445:
        A poem about the importance of an individual life.
--- The Mockingbird Poems --    (E)    # 436279:
        A poem about mockingbirds' singing at night.
A Daughter's Goodbye    (13+)    # 434944:
        A poem dealing with a daughter and her mother's death.
Childhood Innocence    (13+)    # 428305:
        A poem recalling an event from 1950 in the life of a 5-year-old.
Plight Of The Colonists    (13+)    # 424300:
        A poem about colonists trying to survive against a superior enemy.
Memories...For Sale Cheap!    (13+)    # 421443:
        A poem of a daughter's emotions during an estate sale
A Disney World Memory    (ASR)    # 418219:
        A poem detailing a family memory from Disney World.
On The Cruelty In Nature    (13+)    # 418185:
        A poem dealing with death and survival in Nature
The Wall    (13+)    # 417188:
        A poem reflecting on The Wall, the Vietnam Memorial.
A Report On Earth's Mankind    (ASR)    # 415192:
        Poem of alien reporting on status of mankind
The Canine's Howling At The Moon    (E)    # 415185:
        poem about why canines howl at the moon

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