The Hodgepodge of Poetized Morsels Parts 1 Through 5: poems defined.

PART I

To Friends – toast to friends.

esreveR-nI –using only words that spells another word backwards

The Lines Has Been Drawn- not actually what the phrase is usually used.

Shots Fired- one of several poems I use for the grand finally. A performance piece.

A Ridiculous Scavenger Hunt List- list of things most likely will not be around, but would not be surprised it is.

Spam- email spam, not that stuff that you wish you haven’t eaten.

Cameras- round and rectangle.

Question- question everything.

Imagine- what I am imagining right now.

Improper Usage- who needs something more expensive when this does the job as well, sometimes better.

Half Moon- poems and songs of full moons, now here’s one of half-moons. Yes I enjoy writing for subjects that are written less like the road less traveled, subjects less written.

Extremely Brief- a poem listening to a two minute song and cannot finish because of the silence.

Dissipated Souls- yelling at something that does not hear.

How Would You Know are You a Dentist? - don’t tell what it is like unless you have tried it yourself.

To Leave Falsehood- figuring out leave or stay of something not worth your breath.

Hopping Mad- what the phrase actually is about.

Women- love them.

Hugging- hugging something for dear life.

My Habit- forgot what that is. You need to purchase the book and read to find out what it is.

Babysitter’s Lament- things that can go wrong [usually does] when you are the only adult with five to six 7-8yr olds.

Healing a Childhood Trauma- dealing with happenings in your youth.

Uncertainty- I am uncertain what this is.

Placing a Klutz as a Supervisor- I had to deal with many of these.

Adding to Six- what they teach our kids in school. Take them out of it.

Silence- I will remain silent on this one.

Honkers- nothing about cars but the V-shaped formation migrators.

Priceless- something priceless. Purchase the book to find out what is priceless to me.

Messed- messed up poem worthy to add to any poetic anthology.

It- purchase the book and find out what ‘It’ is.

Tempt- I am tempted to tell you, but it won’t be secret anymore. Purchase the book to find out what I can’t tempt to tell you. Find out the secret.

Stretching It- what am I stretching.

The Working Class Blues Remedy- the blues of the working-class and how they deal with it.

Allurement- the allurement of nature.

No Money- I have none at this time.

The Time that I Crave- find out the time that I crave by purchasing this book.

Coercing the Judges- how to coerce the judges of a poetry slam.

Me, Myself and I- a poem about all three of us.

Over Easy or Scrambled- a metaphor for something, but what?

When in Rome- do not do what the romans do, it is a trick, do not do it.

Babbling without Logic- a mix of lines and phrases thrown together that could not make it into other poems. It also rhymes.

Too Happy- find out why they are too happy.

Lost and Found- the frustrations of losing things and finding them.

Show my Unawareness Of- I am unaware when those keeps secrets from me.

26 Years- about a famous poet, not about his/her age.

Poetry Sings- how poetry sings to me, maybe also to you.

I Get the Sensation- the sensation I get when biting into something. Not into someone’s neck.

Heroic- those that are heroic, yet get less recognition than others that should not get it.

Independency- being independent from others.

The Discrimination of Yusaf Islam- formerly known as Cat Stevens. Not all are the same.

An Old, Scratched, Blemished Poem- similar to a broken record.

Confusion of Three Minds- 3 speakers speaking at once with different subjects.

Warning- a warning about the book.

PART II

Beginning of the Alphabet- teaching the English alphabet.

A Wise Crack Response to Poetry Open Mic Rules- not liking the rules lets speak out.

Civil War- contradictory.

Secret- getting over one’s head trying to find a secret.

Shell- in one’s shell, ready to emerge from.

None- a reasoning to something.

Nothing- what you get if you do not purchase this book.

Wish- be careful what you wish for.

From Dream to Reality- dreaming reality.

World Sickness- all the sickness in the world.

Uncle Sam Wants- he wants a lot. Basically everything.

Fast Talking Poet- I cannot do this live because I cannot talk fast enough.

Money- what money really is and its value.

I Walk- I also ride the bus, run, ride a bike, ride a car and do cartwheels.

Bar I- all the leaders of religion, nation and corporations and a bar that you drink in.

In and Out- back door and front door.

Journey of a Stone- a stone and its journey.

Rosemary- not a woman but something else.

Syrup- maple.

*? – known as these symbols.

Necrosis the Environment- changes. Nature, destruction.

Not Ashamed of My Nakedness- nakedness is good exploiting it is not.

Annoys- boy does this really bothers me.

The Corporate Celebrities…. – should you really care too much for celebrities more than people you know.

Cheer-Up –making people have fun.

Gone Too Far- an incident at a bar.

The More Rational Response to the Poem ‘Gone Too Far’ – what really what you should have thought of the incident in the bar.

The Secret of Staying Young- comic strips.

Smoking Safely, Healthier and Cheaply- not for all smokers. Only for those who complain about their health and financial status way too much.

An Attitude Towards an Attitude- do not give me that attitude.

Energize by Nature- energizing by nature not man-made.

My Suffering- I do suffer.

Forgetful- I have forgotten about this one.

Something New- purchase the book to find out what is new. A performance piece.

Redemption- redeeming myself.

Waiting- purchase the book to find out what I am waiting for.

Drunk on Poetry- do not read too much at once you may get drunk.

A Routine Life- everyone has one of these.

Homosexuals are Straight- may not be what the title implies.

Politically Incorrect- not what they want you to know.

Window of Opportunity- it may be too good to be true, careful.

Cruel, Cruel World- flip-side to ‘What a Wonderful World’.

Casted by None- why is it there, how it happen, what is doing this.

Spontaneous- this is spontaneous.

Football- the realities of football.

Suit Yourself- you darn tootin’ I can suit myself.

Foolish Accidents- most accidents are.

Talent- it is rare to find real talent than copycats.

I Feel Like- the way I feel when I am there.

Read Directions- read them for better results.

Supportive Impostors- saying you support, than do it. Damn hypocrites.

A Brief Significance- this one is brief.

PART III

Walking Journal- no paper, yet a pen. What to do?

Tricker Treaters – the real reason behind this holiday.

Reviving Preserved Notes- a dream I had once, never had it twice.

Hypocrite- hypocrisy.

Modern Creations- man-made.

I am Right- you better believe I am when I tell you you’ll be very happy to purchase this book.

Knowing Reality- knowing it and being told what it is is two different things.

In the Dark- you’ll stay in the dark if you do not purchase the book.

Game Over- it just repeats itself, I would thing you either get bored of it or sick of it.

One Word- a word I thought would describe me when blindly opening a dictionary and putting a finger on a word. Boy was I wrong.

People- yes I know people, many people.

Where We Are…. –Longest title I have written. But not the shortest poem but it is short.

Corruption – I do not want to think about this one.

America’s Gods- do you really know what your god is.

Trip- yes there is a trip.

F*%#- just to show people how silly they sound using it way too much.

Read Between the Lines- it what you have to do reading this one.

Liar- someone with a lie.

Apple- where did it come from.

Spring- spring into action and purchase the book.

I am a Poet- that I am. Making fun of those who poke fun of it.

Surprise Attack- this one is another surprise.

Real Music for Romance- Billie Holiday.

Fat Cat- another poem making fun of those who poke fun of poetry.

First and Last- first, last and everything in between.

Misrepresentation- just because they say it does not it is true.

Break-Up- breaking up.

The Desecration of H20- talking about contamination of water nowadays what about this, long time ago.

March- the month for National Women’s Month.

Separated- being separated, nothing to do with conjoined twins.

Not Intended- was supposed to be something else.

Birthdays- aging.

Geographical Illiterate- not knowing directions.

Mislead the Masses- again being led by a leash by the media.

Confusion- I am totally confused on this one.

Mishandled Bridge Strategy- the bidding gets screwed up.

Energy- natural [FREE] or man-made.

The Future- poetry in motion. Performance poem.

Lost and Bothersome- being someplace else.

A Rarity in America- this is very rare.

A Cheapskates Generosity- their generosity is…

The Littlest Warrior- a child’s battle with an ailment.

I Can Count to Ten- I can. The question is, can you?

Most Unrivaled- Nature.

One of the Annoying Things on TV- basically it is all annoying.

My ABCs- the way I remembered alphabet.

Chauffer- I can chauffer if you will let me.

A Through Z - another way I remembered the alphabet.

One Step Away- yes I am one step.

Not a Bit Curious- I am not, but if you are purchase the book.

Here We Go Again- once again.

Political Symbols- the real meaning to them.

 

PART IV

A Poet Disorientated at an Open Mic- all poets at one time or another had had this happen. A performance piece.

My Photographic Memory- it is as good as it used to be.

Advice- my advice is to purchase the book.

Why Else a Guy Like Me…. - I am not he handsomest guy out there.

Break a Leg- sometimes I break an arm, a rib, nose or something else.

Snow- some do enjoy the snow.

A Photo is Worth a Thousand Words- that is what they say. Sometimes the words are more, sometimes they are less.

My Good Friend- another performance piece. There are a few of them.

Friends in High Places- they are high, real high up there.

Alternative to a Tree- you get arrest for doing that out in the open in the city, even with good reason.

Acting Silly- doesn’t everyone do now and then?

Isn’t It Obvious- it is obvious you’ll enjoying the book once you purchase it and read it.

Money Does Not Make the World Go Around- I thought it was its rotating axis.

A Refusal to Participate In this Challenge- some challenges I will not participate in, I’ll leave that to the experts.

The State In Which the World is In- I know what it is, do you?

Repeated- although I said this before, I will repeat myself. Purchase the book.

I Have Allergies- just like anyone else. I am allergic to materialistic things.

Best Suit- I have a best suit. I am not playing cards with this one.

Lazy Smart Ass- there are lazy people and then there are smart asses. It is rare for a lazy smart ass.

1,2- I can count people.

Quote from Many Americans from the First Presidential Elections- that is right, they said this way back then also.

Defining Words of the Government- what the title implies.

I See the Living- oppose to the dead.

Looking Back- look ahead, side to side, up and down as well.

Encourage- I encourage people.

Go Get a Dog- they are so cute.

Get Defensive End- 11 players not 10.

The Things They Imprint the Stalls With- restroom writings on the walls.

Up-Right Bass- better than the electric, especially with a bow and slide.

Growing More Ancient Every Day- every second I age, even as I write.

Where I Was- now where was I?

In a Rubbish Heap- frustrated with all this clutter.

Finding Oneself- now where am I?

Bummer- I am bummed right now.

Music- that is what I am listening to right now

A Margarita- I could use one right now.

Baldness- that is one of my problem.

Transvestite- no I am not one of them.

Tea Hog- someone is hogging the tea.

Chaotic Marathon- now where are the signs to the route?

Lost Pages- none of the pages will be lost when you receive this book when you purchase it. But the rest is up to you.

Ripped Pages- once you purchase the book, you may do whatever with it provided you do not harm anyone with it.

Rotten Tomatoes- also some chop suey.

Bell Ringers- Bah Humbug!!!

Evil- money.

Overwhelmed- on occasion I can be overwhelmed.

Beat Down- getting beaten by ignorance.

River- flowing of a river.

Service- I give great service.

My Muse- I have one of these.

Shower On- only way to get wet inside buddy.

Consequential Act- an act that is evil.

 

PART V

We There?- throughout this section it will appear now and then. By the way we are not there yet.

Non-Alcohol- for those are designated drivers.

Silly Fun- as long as it is fun, who cares if it is silly, right?

Tears- an early poem from the 80s.

Beginning of an Embarrassing Story- usually those that are telling, it did not happen to them.

Self-Possession- I am not going to listen to them at what they think who I am.

Easily Excited- some people can get excited over the silliest things.

Animated Abode- early 80s poems about haunted houses.

Superstition- this involves a black cat.

Next- in live.

Bits of Shattered Love- early 80s attempt at broken hearts.

Aloha- an ode to a word meaning two different things.

Neglected Defected- broken mirrors, inner self and other things egotistic.

The Ills that Flesh is Heir To- diseases.

Larger Stage- give me a larger stage.

No Reunion- one band I know there will never be a reunion.

Ode To the Theremin- a musical instrument.

Tarnished Tears- another early 80s poem.

What am I Doing on a Golf Course with a Baseball Bat- must have gotten drunk the night before or is this just a dream or do I have not enough money for the real thing.

Ode To the Sitar- another musical instrument.

Tongue Twister- my first attempt of writing a tongue twister.

The Runaround- first nonsensical poem from the mid-80s.

Improvise- only thing to do when not having the tools.

Relief #3- loud noises.

Ode to Who Knows What- do not know this ode is for, but is for someone or something.

Ride of My Life- bicycling.

An Attempt to Rack One’s Brain – I am trying to think right now of what this is of.

Losing It- another mid-80s poem.

Relief #2 –very hot day.

Old- it is quite old.

Honesty Not Accepted- needing honesty, but not wanting to hear the awful truth.

Climax- a mid-80s poem.

No Light Bulb- no idea.

Every Thirty Minutes- oppose to twice daily.

Talk to Me- talk not look at.

Dialogue in Every Horror and Action/Adventure Movie- you would think they can come up with something new.

Relief #1- nature.

Cosmic Fantasy- 80s poem that was supposed to end up in a musical, but never happened.

Tongue Twisting Old West #1- new one from the slang poetry. This one of a woman.

Ludicrous- mentally distraught poem.

Tea Tasting- there is wine tastings but why not tea tastings.

Uptown- I noticed many small cities and towns does not have an uptown but a downtown.

The Wind Winds- new experimental poem idea, only 1 has been written so far.

Amplify Style- wants to flaunt it.

Distraught- another mid-80s poem.

Mirthful- this poetic anthology can make you mirthful once you purchase and read it.

Collapsing Continuously into Romance- falling in love, so I thought.

Sloppy Joes- couple of them.

Pigment- this is a second version. From the color series. First version is in ‘Tints, tones and Hues Volume I and II’.

Extreme- another 80s poem.

The Eyes Have It- they have something alright.

Dancing Angels and Winged Ghosts- soothing the aches.