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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 Poet's Wednesday-Send Me a Poem by Teresa Knudson
We will forgo the usual bio info. Suffice it to say, we have been after a poem share from Teresa for some time. A teacher and all-around...
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Nov 16, 20231 min read
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New Poets Wednesday poem by Dean Mackay
Dean lives in Phoenix and has been writing poetry since he was in grade school I Know I've Seen You Before It seems as though we know...
garrylcox
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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The Sigh - 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,...
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Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Healing - by E. M. Katherine DeLorey
HEALING How hollow this burrowed out soul which rests against a vacant past. A smile bent against indifference. The passing of the wind...
garrylcox
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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The New Jerusalem by Richard Dennis
Richard started writing poems and songs after taking a creative writing class in high school. He said, the more he listened to his...
garrylcox
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Here to Dance by Dale L. Baker
I’m just here to dance To lap up the lyrics and nuzzle the notes Of others To slink in black To slide my tango shoes Along slick parquet...
garrylcox
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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New Poet 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...
garrylcox
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - The Convergence of the Anguished and the Paladins - by Brian Cardrant
Tires skid and come to a halt, When two servants enter the arena of pain. The desperate brother opens a barricaded door While he begs for...
garrylcox
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Weather the Storm (Pantoum) - By Brian Cardrant
We adjust to the bunk bed that we built together Now that I’ve been sent on my way. All these years we’ve got between us Our love is...
garrylcox
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday -If You Can't Take the Heat Pamela Ashmen
Pamela Ashmen is an undergraduate student from southern New Jersey, pursuing her degree remotely from Post University, Waterbury, CT. A...
garrylcox
May 7, 20221 min read
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New Poets Wednesday - Loss - By Pamela Ashmen
A brief needed calling occurred today Distant lovers throbbing rings her This bird could never commit to stay-- Inside their grief...
garrylcox
May 7, 20221 min read
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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...
garrylcox
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...
garrylcox
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...
garrylcox
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...
garrylcox
May 7, 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...
garrylcox
Apr 8, 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...
garrylcox
Feb 3, 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...
garrylcox
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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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...
garrylcox
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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