Category Archives: Inspiration



Fervor

A courageous Muslim girl,
Malala Yousafzai, fourteen,
Was shot in the head
Because she went to school.
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Posted in Inspiration, Religion, Today's News

The Girls Of Venice Paddle Tennis

Our Heather’s gone to Texas now,
Luisa’s students strain her soul,
Denise attends island luaus,
Nat’lie explores the world’s vast bowl
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Posted in Beauty, Inspiration, Local Color, Lust, Sports

At The Paddle Tennis Courts: Lisa

Was gonna write a poem about this girl
(Woman, really) down at the paddle court.
Her body—sculpted opalescent pearl;
Her mind—as yet unfathomed (shallow, taut?).
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Posted in Beauty, Inspiration, Lust, Wisdom

Insomnia

When I consider how my nights are spent,
That time when ev’ry itch and pinch and ache
Emerge from day’s locked caves—freed to torment
This agéd remnant—force dry bones awake,
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Posted in Inspiration, Pain, Wisdom

Heroes

There was, of course, Achilles and sling-shot
David, Samson, Arjuna—heroes all.
Adored for that firm strength we have not got,
Promoting good, dispelling evil’s pall.
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Dangerous Therapy

Go! Go! You cocksucking son of a bitch!
My bloody scream, involuntary, serves,
I’m sure, an evolutionary niche,
Releasing pent up stress, relaxing nerves.
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Posted in Inspiration, Sports, Today's News