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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"I believe writing is a precursor to thought,
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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
May 7, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
May 7, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
May 7, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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...
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garrylcox
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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...
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garrylcox
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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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garrylcox
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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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