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pauljoe77
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I am 61 years old. Retired. So I have a little more time to spend on my drawings and writing. I never thought about entering a poetry competition before but I’m curious to see if my writings are any good. My wife thinks so plus a few friends but I’m sure they would say that anyway. I would love to get something published. So we’ll see how things go.

Submitted Poems 21 total

The Long Count The boy lies down on his bed His head resting on his hand She tucks him in and softly kisses his cheek goodnight She lies beside him He falls into a deep sleep But she does not sleep She is... – *by Paul Marauder*	17 Views added 15 hours ago		Rating
The Only Show in Town It’s been a tumultuous year of blood sweat and tears But don’t you have no fear because grannies hand is near She’ll pick you up when your down She’ll turn your life around She’ll put your feet back on the ground She’s the only show in... – *by Paul Marauder*	10 Views added 2 days ago		Rating
Frozen in time The thunder clouds roared like a jet plane I was ambushed by the sleet and the rain I found myself in Watertown where everyone looked like Popov the Sunshine clown I wear a Stetson hat and I strap a gun Ain't no cowboys left in the land of... – *by Paul Marauder*	15 Views added 12 days ago		Rating
So long Houston I’m standing at the station waiting on the 5.15 Because I’m going on vacation to a place I’ve never seen All our days are numbered This cannot be denied I can hear the train a coming For one more final ride So long Houston farewell... – *by Paul Marauder*	11 Views added 12 days ago		Rating
'Dumb He said the Earth was flat I said the Earth is what? Flat? How could you say that? How dumb is that? He said it wasn’t The Saudis who flew into the towers But it was little green men all the way from Mars Oh yeah! He says you can... – *by Paul Marauder*	13 Views added 12 days ago		Rating

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Latest Comments: 12 total

	Hey I really dig this poem. I’m an atheist but I still love spiritual poems. Gospel music too. I have actually wrote a Jesus poem. I’ll post just to let you see it. You are clearly very talented so keep on keeping on more » 2 days ago	View
	Thank u so much for those thoughtful comments. I don’t get many so each one is a heart warmer. 3 days ago	View
	That’s really made my day. I love your poem too. 9 days ago	View
	Philipo thanks for your comment it means a lot. Tell me about your memoir. 11 days ago	View
	Beautiful just beautiful 13 days ago	View
	That’s a beauty! 3 months ago	View
	Ta for giving my poem 5 stars. I’m new here so what’s the point in the ratings? Not sure 3 months ago	View
	Beautiful poem. “ Untold stories waiting to be worded into existence”. What a great line. One of many. Loved it. 3 months ago	View
	That is so good. Good me right down to my boots. My fav so far. “Told the mountains to look out for her”. One of many beautiful lines. 3 months ago	View
	Awk that is really good that you like it. My first review lol 3 months ago	View
	I really like this poem. I have this type of conversation with my grand kids. I love the last verse. When all the passion is gone there’s not much to go on for. 3 months ago	View
	This is the first time I’ve ever done this so I’m not sure if I’m out of my depth. So if anyone reads it then please give feedback. 3 months ago	View

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