Tag Archives: Poetry

The Poetry Corner

Posted on April 21, 2018 by The Twentieth Man

Black olive rings Rappeling off my pizza slice On long strands of mozzarella – Cataro’s!

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If America Were A Woman

Posted on March 19, 2018 by The Twentieth Man

In the futile attempt to find the true origin and original lyrics to The Hearse Song for use in preface to an essay on funerals I stumbled upon a dark poem of both gothic horror and romance. The central theme … Continue reading →

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A Poem (untitled)

Posted on August 7, 2016 by The Twentieth Man

Being as I am at loose ends on my 66th birthday I got the notion to publish something I’d written a very, very, very long time ago. It is untitled:   Who can question the GENIUS that CREATED The mosquito, The … Continue reading →

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The Hoosiers

Posted on February 9, 2015 by The Twentieth Man

I’ve never been a huge sports fan – although I played some in my youth. I’ve never really followed professional sports as some men do. I just see it as another creaky branch of the entertainment industry. I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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The New Colossus – by Emma Lazarus

Posted on July 31, 2012 by The Twentieth Man

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother … Continue reading →

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