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"F--k" is a poem that will obviously cause some controversy and alarm. It’s a short poem that tackles complex meaning of this simple but often-used word that is kind of part of English (in an underground way). I hope you enjoy my foray into the regularly used meanings that this word is put through. May you have a “f--king” good listen. Two new verses added—with inspiration from one of the mega music artists leading (f--king) voices. Courtesy of bad boy Liam Gallagher and in tribute to his ever tuneful verse on the word f--k.

The rain has a tendency to make people run for their houses, or any other nearby available shelter. Sometimes, you should consider staying out in one of nature's best refreshments!

Demonic Possession 666: poem/lyrics. Satan's game is never ending. Inspired by the infamous film released back in the '70s that I saw for the first time in the late '90s The Exorcist.

Back When Kings Led: A time in history when Kings had to be on the battlefield and do their share of the fighting and possibly dying.

Shattered Dreams - Short Poem/Lyrics: What's it about? Hard to say. Life really...for some, depends what you tote, or what you vote.

Exploring excellence in teaching, technology and leadership.

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If the Toucan Could Speak is a poem that reflects if nature itself could talk to us, what would it pronounce and announce! It is a short and concise poem about the woes of overused resources and climate change.

The Wolf poem was inspired by William Blake's "The Tyger". It has the same regular form & meter as "The Tyger". With tempo and stanza (of the quatrain type), and is about one single animal in the natural world. Where it differs from William Blake's poem is that the "The Tyger" has more religious connotations, not surprising for the times in which it was written.

This poem was inspired by a program I saw on silkworms and their germination and metamorphosis into adult moths (which they generally never get to because of the demand for their silk).

A person listening in to the Moon and the Earth having a conversation. A poem, looking from another angle on the Planets biosystems demise. Will COP26 change anything?

Dragons, space aliens, demons, AI, celestial sea creatures, gods, portals, or robotic locusts that feed on human flesh. These are just a few of the things you can expect in this professionally curated collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy. From one story to the next, you will have no idea what to expect.

Famed for his song 'Hallelujah' and covered by many artists. He was a huge presence on the music scene for many decades. Born in Canada, he was a novelist, songwriter, poet, and professional singer. His work explored politics, isolation, depression, death, sexuality, religion, loss and romance. With songs such as Hallelujah, Dance me to the end of Love, Suzanne, You want it Dark and many others. I hope you enjoy it.

This poem is a standalone one of Karolina, and is a progression of her age so is more grown up but still nice and in line with her personality and resonance.

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The graffiti artist for the popular culture. The man of many talents, without knowing his stature. The Guy who commands a presence on the street walls of the Worlds Cities. This poem is a homage to Bansky titled BANKSY—Art Can, can—BABS.

All the poems cover nature or healing as their main themes.

The 4th Poem about the beautiful Karolina, known for her tuneful renditions of popular songs with her Violin. She plays on the streets of Santa Monica, and also does recitals of orchestral pieces from Mendelssohn and Mozart. I feel she takes her audience on her own special journey with her when she plays.

Bridges are all about us now in the modern world. I have have written this Poem BRIDGES—Rivers of Traffic. Bridges are all about us now in the modern world, but have been around for a long time. They've been getting built since ancient times, to ford rivers and cross continents by making roads AND rivers navigable. There are so many different types of bridges that span the waterways of our worldwide Cities.

Gives a poetical insight into Notre Dame history and what it means for France and the World.