Phil Roberts
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UNION MANA Poem by Phil RobertsI was once calledA communist, a fascist and an anarchistAll in one sentenceWhich I thought was quite impressiveAnd this was because I was a union manM.. |
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THE ROOTS OF CYNICISMA Poem by Phil RobertsThere are no ApachesWith flaming arrows and piebald poniesThere are no writhing jungles round hereThere are no lost templesHiding untold treasuresTher.. |
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"DEALER"A Poem by Phil RobertsHe ducks and divesAll across the skyHe fliesYes, he fliesAnd this is a life formThis is a means to an endAnd this is the nameThe name is "Dealer"And ".. |
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MISTAKES AND MISS YOUA Poem by Phil RobertsIt seems that I made a mistakeNothing new there, thenYou never received the myriad of messagesThat I poured out to youSo how could you have known wher.. |
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THE STRAINS OF MERCYA Poem by Phil RobertsThe desperado has crossed the wastelandHe is crazy and grinning madBut his child-bride is almost deadBurning beneath the bleaching sunShe tries to cra.. |
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SEEING THE LIGHTA Poem by Phil RobertsWe saw a lightI swear itSomething bright and crispAnd mother-cleanOr so it seemed to usAll those years agoBut we were so young thenSuch noble foolsWe .. |
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AMENA Poem by Phil RobertsFalling from one day into the nextThey slowly drag and the nights acheBut I'm used to feeling the cold.With no direction requiredAnd hopes of salvatio.. |
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EVERYDAY CAGESA Poem by Phil RobertsThe priest puts his trustIn martyrs and miraclesClutching his rosary and his celibacyTo his bursting breastAnd humanity walksThrough a series of cages.. |
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WEIRD WORDSA Poem by Phil RobertsTo casual observers he seemed to be deadBut those that knew him could tell he was dancingThere was a latent devastation lurkingBehind those strange hu.. |
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THE SWIMMER SINKINGA Poem by Phil RobertsThis night is beyond youJust out of controlGrins and curious eyes hit you in the faceAnd you are staggering againGet to the bar and try for sanityDon'.. |
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