#power-of-words

"Wrong Number [10w] There is no such thing as dialing a wrong number."

"The ‘New House, New Luck’ Fallacy [10w] Switching external environment doesn't cure depression;change must occur internally."

"Fodder for Poets [10w] Childhood memories are the most seminal sustenance for creating poetry."

"Masochist [10w] A masochist goes to massage parlor seeking a tragic ending."

"God is Great [10w] God found me in a dumpster and made me holy."

"Love's a Sacred Vessel [10w] Love's the sacred vessel embracing the mystical energy of evolution."

"Scientology [10w] There's nothing more oppressive than the ignorance of foolish belief."

"Thorn [5w] Every thorn has its rose."

"Unwitting Measure [10w] + {Couplet} "You I love and treasurein an equal, unwitting measure."

"Suicide Note [10w] "Don't ask why I committed suicide.Question why everybody doesn’t."

"Gold Diggers are Always at Two Weddings A gold digger's eyes are searching for her next husband at her wedding."

"Poetry Trek: 'To Boldly Go Where No man Has Gone Before' A poet must get into spaceship every dayand launch himself into metaphorical space."

"Rationalize [10w] Man needs an apt aphorism to rationalize his ruthless actions."

"Snob [10w[ I'm throwing a party so exclusive I'm not even invited."

"Busch Beer: Head for the mountains... [10w] ...and fall off the precipice shitfaced."

"The Warrior's Way To the warrior,peace is an annoying interruption of war."

"New York City [10w] + [10w] + {Couplet} In fast-paced New York Cityeven the bubbling brooks babble.The Hudson and East River run rabid,skirting the rabble"

"Fig The proud oak wed a seedling figHe welcomed her caressThough round his lofty limbs she woundHe saw no need for distress.The fig enveloped all his trunkHer grip grew firm and tightThe oak withered in his arroganceAs she choked off his last light."

"Spineless [10w] There are more spineless men on the planet than jellyfish."

"What's a Proper Tribute to Robin Williams? [10w] When funnymen die is to better to laugh or cry?"