I've always believed that poems were aural creatures — that is, they were meant to be heard. Not seen. And that the score — the organization of the words on the page — was merely a guide to the performer. — 
Featured Poems
I've always believed that poems were aural creatures — that is, they were meant to be heard. Not seen. And that the score — the organization of the words on the page — was merely a guide to the performer. —
Featured Poems
Poem of the Month
Joke of the Month
Earlier Poem-of-the-Months,
September – March, 2010
September, 2010 – “Old King Cole”
August, 2010 – “This Suit of Flesh”
July, 2010 – “Little Miss Muffet”
June, 2010 – “The Lion Paces”
May, 2010 – “Spring”
April, 2010 – “Jack and the Wife”
March, 2010 – “Sweet Phylinda”
Earlier Joke-of-the-Months,
September – March, 2010
September, 2010 Separate Flights
August, 2010 85-year old check-up
July, 2010 A Missed Conception ...
June, 2010 Ireland declares WAR on France!
May, 2010 What if you actually accomplish your life's goal? ...
April, 2010 A guy walks into a bar in Alabama ...
March, 2010 From a bagpiper — true story!
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The Frog Princess