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SALAMANDER THE GREAT
The tale of a newt may appear rather bland
And without an exceptional feature,
But before I am through I'm sure you will cheer
For this semi-acquatical creature.
Hear the rest of the story on Youtube.
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FOOTPRINTS ON MY TONGUE
$9.95
Verses for all occasions
Just right for your
coffee table or bathroom book stand.
Honorable Mention in the 2007 New York Book Festival
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TWITTERING
It’s not enough
I need to send
An email
to a special friend.
But now,
without appearing bitter,
I also have to learn to twitter.
The thing I find
is really dumb;
You have to do it
with your thumb.
That means,
if you want clarity,
You need to have dexterity.
The ones who cause
the most despair
Can twitter almost anywhere.
The kids all think
it’s really cool
To twitter
on the way to school.
Most people like
this new event,
Including, now,
our President.
I face that fact
in disbelief,
We have a Twitterer in Chief!
But as for me,
I’m quite content
With all the messages
I’ve sent.
Twittering is just too much,
I’m happy
staying out of touch.
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SENSITIVITY
I can’t help thinking we should be
Applying more civility.
But sensitivity does not
Appeal to many guys a lot.
I’m speaking of those motley crews
Who like to sport their new tattoos—
The ones you find in every brawl
Behaving like Neanderthal.
It’s seldom that they ever share
Their inner needs to those who care,
Or let you see the tender side
They’re always trying hard to hide.
They’re not inclined to give a cent
Toward saving the environment.
Instead they think the best of luck
Is cruisin' in a pick-up truck.
Exploring feelings from their gut
Cannot compare to kicking butt.
And you can bet they’re not about
To simply let it all hang out.
But fist bumps are much better than
Just knocking someone on his can.
So keep your macho rah, rah, rah!
I’d rather have my Kumbaya.
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