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A Low Down, Dirty Shame

There's plenty of hocus focus,
a sufficient quantity, that'll go all around;

generousity seems rather quite bogus,
were you ever famous, when you were a clown?

We'll, I've got my own set of truffles,
though, they're buried not, under a tree;

to find them,one must use different muscles
should your body relent, and sign the decree.

And just pay ol' Codger no nevermind,
that man behind the curtain, so red;

he almost assuredly is never kind,
he perpetually broods over something, once said.

Altogether, I simply ceased labeling them,
through their actions, I'll read of their  "trends";

I prefer not to get in too deep, with them...
..I can't stand suffering from the "bends".

For now, I'm just comfortable as the "watcher",
taking risks, taking notes, and taking bribes;

my current stance resembles that of a "croucher",
because keeping low, affords a much safer "vibe".
— docmaverick, Jun 30, 2010

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

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raskin

15 years 11 months ago

Smart to be a croucher,

Smart to be a croucher, sometimes you need to stand up. Pick your battles. I've been a croucher and I've been a stander. Nice one, Doc. raskin
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Thankx, Raskin....

...oh, I've been all those other various "stances", and postures myself, too...I just happened to have found out that lately, "crouching" affords an easier "take off"; you know.....for "running"!(Lol). I appreciate your starry comment ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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Antoinette Mar…

15 years 11 months ago

One thing for sure.....

There is no label to be put on you ....my son....yes Doc..This IS a nice one! but then I enjoy them all... enjoyed Antoinette Mari
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Thankx, Mom....

...glad you liked what you read.....'cause I certainly liked what you said. Again, 1-4-3.....to you, always ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Seren

Seren

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Doc

Keep a spot saved for me lol I might need somewhere to duck and cover lol smile I loved your poem Doc I am a watcher at heart I pick and choose my battles lol ;) big smile love JayCee x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Thankx, JayCee....

...already have a spot saved for you ! (L.o.l.) Glad you liked it ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.