Royboyjogger's Poems

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A bit of a lark

A bit of a lark

I tried to write
It wouldn't come out
Onto the paper
I flailed about

I wrote it in pencil
I wrote it in pen
The words wouldn't come
I set fire to the den

I wrote on the walls
I wrote on the dog
But all I could of ...

– by R P Edwards

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added 9 months ago
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Oldest profession

Oldest profession
Her lipsticks a little smeared
Eyeliners not on quite straight
The clients they don't notice
They just take you in the back
Load you up with their dirty seed
Hopeful of a discount for cash
Hopeful for a kind word...

– by R P Edwards

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added 11 months ago
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Addiction

Addiction

It is infinitely patient
It has nothing but time
It is a long lost friend
It is the enemy of state
It is a relative of death
It welcomes you with open arms
You may remain there for eternity
It will command your...

– by R P Edwards

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added 11 months ago
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The devil inside

The devil inside

The old man
Stands at the devils door
Watches and waits
He's been there before
Puts a hand in his pocket
For a freshly cut key
Turns that old lock
He knows what he'll see

Sins of the flesh
The wages of youth
All...

– by R P Edwards

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added 1 year ago
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