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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 - I choose Alone - by Bobby Havens
Bobby Havens is a writer in his own right, venturing into poetry for the first time. Bobby is also a terrific actor, currently appearing...
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Jan 15, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Sober and Clean - By Anne Quinn
Oh how I used to dream and scheme! And then fate found me sober and clean. It took some time, you know, Ouch, the places liquor made me...
garrylcox
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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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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Jan 15, 20221 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Jan 5, 20221 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - One Day - By Bobby Havens
One day I saw him for the very first time, as he drew his first breath. And I said his name, “Hello, Daniel Scott Havens. Welcome.” He...
garrylcox
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20212 min read
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A Sprightly Kitten Called Life
A Sprightly Kitten Called Life A sprightly kitten called Life spied the golden ball of yarn called We batted and teased and unloosed...
garrylcox
Oct 18, 20211 min read
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Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter Now you can be brave and you can be proud But we all live under a nuclear cloud And we could get buried in a nuclear...
garrylcox
Oct 10, 20211 min read
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What I Did On My Covid-19 Vacation: Chapter 1
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela The Rivonia Trial and Companion piece The Beast Is at the Door The Rivonia Trial, often referred...
garrylcox
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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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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Sep 13, 20212 min read
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The Bard's Contrarian Bar: It Ain't Necessarily So
Signs of My Times Sign on my office door if I ever get an office "No Lying, Cheating, or Price Gouging Politicians of any ilk need not...
garrylcox
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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What I Did on My Covid-19 Vacation: Chapter 7
His Day Is Done I started this series before the arrival of the vaccines that are now saving millions of lives world-wide. The series was...
garrylcox
Aug 21, 20213 min read
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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...
garrylcox
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Coming to your Kind Attentions
Good day, I am excited to announce the release of my third book, Coffee with the Bard: 2020 Blues on Tuesday, May 18th. I hope you can...
garrylcox
May 14, 20211 min read
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Remembering Zoe
For my daughters Amy Zoe and Brett One named after you and one whose heart was nearly broken when we nearly missed the train that took us...
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May 9, 20211 min read
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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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Apr 14, 20211 min read
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