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"I believe writing is a precursor to thought,
not the other way around"
Garry L. Cox
The Bard of Appanoose
We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; I am here to do just that. The Bard's Contrarian Bar serves as a vessel to project my passions and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.
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garrylcox
Jan 15, 20221 min read
New Poets Wednesday - God’s Tin Roof Lullaby - By Ann Harrison
Among her many writing accomplishments Ann Harrison is the host of the Inspirational Journeys Podcast, where she gives authors, creative...
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garrylcox
Jan 5, 20221 min read
New Poets Wednesday - Hard Times - by Dan Gleason
Dan Gleason, Scottsdale, AZ, earned an MFA from the University of Iowa Writers Workshop. His fiction and non-fiction have appeared...
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garrylcox
Dec 15, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday - Sometimes - by Bobby Havens
Bobby Havens is a writer in his own right, venturing into poetry for the first time. Bobby Havens is a retired elocutionist, meaning he’s...
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garrylcox
Dec 8, 20212 min read
New Poets Wednesday - Ballad of Josie Unknown - By J.A. Woolf
J.A. Woolf is a graduate creative writing major at Southern New Hampshire University Slit my wrists and call me honey I ain’t your juke...
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garrylcox
Sep 22, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday - I Looked Upon Your Face Tonight - By Joe Grasso
Joe Grasso is s student at Post University in Waterberg, Connecticut. I Looked Upon Your Face Tonight By Joe Grasso I looked upon your...
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garrylcox
Sep 15, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday - Once a Treasure - By E. M. Katherine DeLorey
My maternal Grandfather passed away long before I was born, leaving behind shelves of books of poetry. Reading words he loved, especially...
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garrylcox
Sep 13, 20212 min read
New Poets Wednesday: Brian Cardrant
BRIAN CARDRANT IS A STUDENT AT POST UNIVERSITY IN WATERBERG, CONNECTICUT. HE IS ALSO A POLICE OFFICER AND A POET. IN HIS WORDS, “WRITING...
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garrylcox
Sep 13, 20212 min read
New Poets Wednesday - My Leg Hurts - by Kyrra Miller
Kyrra is a student at Post University located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The University offers classroom and online instruction. This...
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garrylcox
Aug 5, 20211 min read
New poets Wednesday: Priyanci Jain
My Floating Dream - By Priyanci Jain Very hard to realize But to be precise Once upon a time In the lands of wood I loved consulting...
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garrylcox
Apr 14, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday: Kathryn Wood
Kathryn Sharp Wood was raised near The Rivers of Appanoose County. After retirement she found she enjoyed playing with words that rhyme....
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garrylcox
Apr 7, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday: E M Katherine DeLorey
My maternal Grandfather passed away long before I was born, leaving behind shelves of books of poetry. Reading words he loved, especially...
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garrylcox
Mar 31, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday: Jason Bradway
Wind by Jason Bradway Casually caressing my skin Racing through my hair Dancing across the grass Playfully swaying with no trace Running...
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garrylcox
Mar 23, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday: Danielle Keen
Danielle Keen is an 18-year-old college sophomore attending Post University. She loves making all types of art, and is also interested in...
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garrylcox
Mar 10, 20211 min read
New Poets Wednesday: Angel Hoppe
As promised, here is our inaugural poem from our inaugural Poet, Angel Hoppe. Angel is an online student at Post University in Waterford,...
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