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The Sphinx

poem by Haim Kadman

Although I'm not travelling to Egypt lately a Sphinx keeps visiting my dreams repeatedly. It's rather nice that without a visa I meet him here and not in Giza. On the other hand he hasn't opened his mouth yet, and thu... Read more

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Shecherezada

poem by Haim Kadman

Shecherezada was a bit worried. '…and from that night of bliss…' She went on, quite perturbed; 'they didn't part, and lived happily together.' She ended it up, watching the Sultan's face. with a forced... Read more

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The Icing On The ...

lyrics by Dan Murphy

The Icing On The Cake By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics What's that aroma, honey Comin' from the kitchen? She replied with some extra-hot Ingredients to mention: Half a... Read more

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The Famous 44

lyrics by Dan Murphy

The Famous 44 By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics Fourty-Four reasons For what's in store Inside, I'm outside Knocking on your door For whatever reason I knock fourty-fo... Read more

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Take Your Time

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Take Your Time By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics Whoah! Slow down! ...Now, hurry up! Step aside... Then, interrupt! You're in the way ...Yet, out of touch Pardon me..... Read more

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Scattershot

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Scattershot By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics Shotgun...scattershot Leaded up metal Short-range...max pain Make ya backpeddle The scattershot, that I got -Has given me... Read more

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Repeat In The Seat

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Repeat In The Seat By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics Drop your feet... Right in that seat I'm about to repeat Repeat Repeat Buckle up... For your own safety I'm ab... Read more

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Men Of Four

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Men Of Four By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics The Men of Four return once more... Flame, stone, sea-breeze settle score Earth, wind, fire-water...four Elemental...life... Read more

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Heavenspent

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Heavenspent By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics This time I've spent Is Heaven-sent Where I've been sent It's Heavenspent The souls no longer pay their rent They... Read more

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Fighter Pilot

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Fighter Pilot By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics I'm a lower-case lover Not an upper-class fighter I can't even hover Can't even pilot a lighter I joined the Air Force ... Read more

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East 1

lyrics by Dan Murphy

East 1 By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics The Sun to the West Always seems like the best But, it's not all that hot If your in the right spot That West Sun blots What t... Read more

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Curse Words For A...

lyrics by Dan Murphy

Curse Words For A-curse And A-curse By Dan L. Murphy Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved TheDuck.com / DLMcomics Every word is A-curse A-curse, A-curse Every word is A-curse A-curse, A-curse A-curse, A-curse Ev... Read more

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LAST BREATH

poem by jo ortix

LAST BREATH As a old and tired soul lays dying on the streets The innocence of its inner child will be reborn into this old dying heart it closes its eyes and screams within itself Please forgive me for I never meant to do the th... Read more

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A THOUSAND MILES ...

poem by jo ortix

A thousand miles away from nowhere a man stands by the edge of a cliff staring down as the roaring waves crash along the rocky shores He shuts his eyes and begins to cry I’ve waited for so long for you to come and rescue ... Read more

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This Site

story by Terry Upham

The whole site sucks big time. Read more

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Winter

poem by cynthia lewis

Winds shift leaves fall, day are short and nights are long. The sky is blue, but the clouds are white, temperatures drop for a cold crisp night. ... Read more

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searching

poem by peace jolayemi

I've been searching all over searching the world searching for something that will always be enough I've been looking all over looking for more where oh where can this thing be oh where oh where can my search be my h... Read more

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Alchemist

story by Durlabh Singh

ALCHEMIST. The night has been oppressive and Sharat has been dreaming, feverish dreams. He has been dreaming of alchemical ingredients. Mercury has been taking horrendous shapes and these shapes have been attacking him fiercely b... Read more

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Having Been Happy.

poem by Durlabh Singh

Having been happy in touching metallic skies Or fingering the moon for its dusty overlay Having been happy in moving orbs and the shores Or spreading the sunshine to the burrowed moles. Watching a lonely planet amid reluctant ... Read more

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SpokenWord #Gradu...

publication by Beth Hughes

It all goes from here, my dear. Words of advice you've heard more than twice, And sounds of cliche that people just had to say to you When you thought that the earth was built solely for your mirth And the sole gravitation was yo... Read more