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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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New Poets Wednesday - Longing Heart - By Shane Beck
LONGING HEART A Sonnet by Shane Beck A lonely heart longs for love; A companion that will stay, Days pass, as kindling glow burning in a...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - The Beach House By Colette Hope Marks
The Beach House, a sestina Colette Hope Marks is a graduate creative writing student at Southern New Hampshire University. We chose the...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Birthday Cake - By Ashley Baierlein
Ashley Baierlein is a student at Post University in Waterbury, CT. This poem was written as an assignment for Prof. Dan Gleason’s...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - The Unfurled Gloom - By Joe Grasso
I seek, I sought thinking wonderous Let down as moments flow So very spent my disappointment As enjoyment went astray To think a thought...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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May 7, 20220 min read
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May 7, 20220 min read
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Poetry to Music - Good Morning Lord
I hope you enjoy my poem set to music and song. Voice and Piano by Joe Bousard The Bard Loves You!
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Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Review From M. Cavanna from the Beyond the Waters Book
great poetry Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020 Sincere, engaging, and beautifully written...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read
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Review From Joey from The Waters of Appanoose County Book
Thoughtful, caring and heartfelt Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019 Verified Purchase This book is more than a book of...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read
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Review From Johnna Anderson from The Waters of Appanoose County Book
Not your mother's goose.... Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017 Verified Purchase Absorbing, bewitching, cunning,...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read
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A Review from Ann Harrison from the Coffee With the Bard Book
5.0 out of 5 stars This book of poetry is inspiring Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021 If you love poetry, Gary Cox gives...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - I Surrender My White Flag - by Toni Smith
Toni is a graduate creative writing student at Southern New Hampshire University. This poem was written as an assignment for Prof. Dan...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Congratulations - By Casey Williams
Congratulations You did it, the fortifications of your heart. It’s perfect, so impenetrable and so dark. Just inside, where fear and...
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - That's When I Knew - By Casey Williams
That’s When I Knew I try telling her what my heart is telling me; This soup of emotions- this flight or fight ignition. She says, “I...
garrylcox
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Performance of a lifetime - By Casey Williams
My name is Casey Williams. I am a poet, singer/songwriter from the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas. I have been writing music for over...
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Save Some Poems for Tomorrow - by Ann Harrison
Save some poems for tomorrow, Read a little every day No need to beg, steal, or borrow The hours you love to while away Devouring your...
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Mar 7, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Amaya's Dream - by Mykl V Moore
A secret place where streams meet, my woodland grove is found. Patches of moss finding life amongst the ferns and fallen trees. Sounds of...
garrylcox
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Honor the Love of a Noble Mother - By Anne Quinn
“Honor the Love of a Noble Mother” Honor the love of a noble mother, Mystical powerful forces dwell here; Unconditional love like no...
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Feb 3, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - I'm Scared, Can't You See? - By Rachael Fremling
Please read and, if so moved, comment on Rachael Fremling's impassioned plea Rachael studies at Post University, located in Waterbury...
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Jan 27, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - When Will This Suffering End? - By Rachael Fremling
Please read and, if so moved, comment on Rachael Fremling's impassioned plea--When Will this Suffering end? Rachael studies at Post...
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Jan 18, 20221 min read
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