“Have some madeira, m’dear
You really have nothing to fear”
Categories: Poetry
Tagged: dark humor, humorous poems, Michael Flanders, rhythm
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Free association
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Marriage 2
When she introduces me to her parents
back straightened, hair finally combed, strangled by a tie
Categories: Poetry
Tagged: dark humor, Gregory Corso, love poetry, marriage, social commentary