My Poetry

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John Writes
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  • STILL TO BE NEAT

    STILL TO BE NEAT

    Out of mud Look at my clean jacket Walking in the rain Look at my dry hair Running in the dust Do you envy my spackling boots? Both among thugs Come hug the pastor Made of dirty rugs See how stylish I look I live by rules of my own Just like my momma taught… Read more

  • WHEN TO

    WHEN TO

    So when to say it hurts When to say am dying That someone can hear And probably give a hand So when to shout in joy When to dance in pressure That someone won’t get annoyed And yell at me to stay quite Tell me when is the right hour And minute © Johnny Wright Read more

  • WHEN THE SHIP GOES DOWN

    WHEN THE SHIP GOES DOWN

    I look into thine eyesFor the last time I look into themAnd for the last time I see their glowThen I take one last pictureOf your well built trunkThe shining iron and gold platesI curse the iceberg for your sakeI blame the sea for your fateBut still I have to goLeaving you alone, sinkingOnly to… Read more

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