Allen Ross

My life is a constant challenge
to be broke and stay positive
to be positive and stay realistic
to be realistic and remain focused
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Drink up, citizen. In fact, drink a lot
because it is not what you thought.
Beer will still taste the same as yesterday
but eventually, you will forget its allure.
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I've got a house with a roof that needs fixing,
a 98 Windstar in need of repair,
an ex-wife and check book I've been missing,
a boss that don't listen and a job that's nowhere.
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Reveal intentions too soon and you'll look weak
Conceal motives too long and you'll appear shallow
Appeal to man's higher nature and remain meek
Unreal expectations can lead you to the gallows
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Sunday afternoon
Why can't grass rest for one day
Like the Bible says
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Answers appear
Nonsensical
Dumb and unclear
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I know you better than I know myself
Frankly, you know me better than I do

Introspection is not our best perspective
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Why must I always do this?
Write a poem in the created style.
Who knows if there's something I missed?
Will it end up lost; forgotten in my computer file?
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Preparation meets
Opportunity.
Can you hear
the knocking?
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No one dreams of being 62
Aspiration and praise
are long forgotten parts
of any foregone phrase
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