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He Can Run Off

2002-08-05T18:11:06-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 297, Reviews: 6, Complete

Written for a man who *did* run off...without me getting a chance to know him besides my poetry. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

He And Cat As Portrait Of Grace

2002-08-05T06:24:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 4, Complete

Er...musings. Lol. Another poem! Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Here In Winter Recalling Adriatic Summers

2002-08-05T06:22:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 5, Complete

Ah, another poem. Yes, lol, I know, I write too much. I can't help it! Lol, but please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

Postcard From Your Venetian Lover, Signore

2002-08-05T06:21:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 236, Reviews: 2, Complete

This one is kind of odd...lol, but all my poetry is, right? Hehe. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

At The Greek Orthodox Church During The Storm

2002-08-04T07:16:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 366, Reviews: 5, Complete

This one is kind of odd, I know, but I personally like it for whatever reason :). Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Alone In London With Him

2002-08-04T07:13:10-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 315, Reviews: 2, Complete

Another poem!!! Yay!! (Lol, a bit overexcited...hehe). Anyhow, this is on being some-one's lover. Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Birth Date

2002-08-03T22:24:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 79, Reviews: 3, Complete

Yay! I'm seventeen today! And I wrote a poem about it (conceited, I know ^-^). Anyhow, it's really short, so please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Sand Into Cut Glass And Angels Over Tuscany(Texas)

2002-08-03T07:47:06-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 290, Reviews: 3, Complete

I'm sort of proud of this one! I don't know why...hehe. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!!

Music As An Alternative To Hurt

2002-08-03T07:44:15-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 305, Reviews: 2, Complete

I really don't know where this came from...just an image I had, I suppose! Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!!

Antioch

2002-08-03T07:41:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 246, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...A poem! Yay, who's surprised :). Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Constellations Over The Hills Surrounding Santiago

2002-08-02T06:06:09-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 323, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another poem I'm sort of proud of. I was staring at a picture of Santiago in my Spanish text and reading Cavafy...this came of it :) Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

In Which We All Fly Thru' The Silence

2002-08-02T06:04:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 3, Complete

Another short musing little poem, but I like this one for whatever reason :). Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

The Dappled Shadows Of Youth And Summer

2002-08-02T06:03:37-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 86, Reviews: 2, Complete

I wrote this a few weeks ago...I've been waiting to post it :). Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Virgilian Tragedy Under July Night With Aeroplane

2002-08-02T06:02:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 159, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, just simple musings. I really don't know :). Please read and review!! Thank you!

Aleksandr

2002-08-01T18:40:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 283, Reviews: 3, Complete

*This was written for a poetry challenge/contest thing*. It's a poem about a man (who's name is not spelled the way I spell it, but used to be...long story). Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Running Forward To The Garden

2002-08-01T11:03:02-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 260, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another religiously-theme poetry, this time told from Peter's POV on the morning of the Ascension. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much :)

Saint Andrew's Cross

2002-08-01T11:01:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 305, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah...this is a poem about Andrew, brother of Peter, and one of Jesus' followers. Er sorry if that scares people off :). Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

The Burning Of Mint In New England

2002-07-30T10:45:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 124, Reviews: 1, Complete

*I wanted to fix this...thanks to the reviewer who left some advice on how to make it better!* Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Apollo And The Flowers Of The Field

2002-07-30T09:05:17-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 189, Reviews: 2, Complete

Some musing on Greek mythology and what is best for us :). I, personally, am proud of this poem. I don't know why...lol! Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

The Night Sky As Written By Nijinsky

2002-07-30T09:02:30-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 2, Complete

Night and Russian ballet...hehe. A short poem. Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Rome And Nuremburg Are Both Far From Here

2002-07-30T08:58:13-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow, I wrote this around Memorial Day. Anyhow, I was at a friend's family picnic, and my friend is *very* Italian! Lol, please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

Ten Haikus

2002-07-29T17:06:40-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Haiku
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 139, Reviews: 2, Complete

Just as the title proclaims. Ten stupid little haikus that emerged from my boredom. Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

A Symphony In Paris Among The Brokenhearted

2002-07-29T06:59:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 242, Reviews: 5, Complete

Ooo, I'm proud of this one. I was trying to write a new profile for my AIM screen name and this somehow came out :). Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

The Naval Base Beside The Marshland

2002-07-29T06:57:58-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 162, Reviews: 2, Complete

My mother's best friend's husband is in the navy...I dedicated this poem to him, though I would never let him read it :) But all of you can read (and hopefully review!) Thanks a lot!

The Cicadas Were Men Once

2002-07-29T06:55:41-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, this is just me sitting outside watching my stupid dog. Ya, sorry for not making my summaries more interesting :) Please read and review!! Thank you!

Ten Views On A Portrait With Black-Clad Hand

2002-07-29T06:50:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 134, Reviews: 1, Complete

A *list poem*...the title is pretty self explanatory! Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

Ten Poems For Neil

2002-07-28T07:12:41-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 635, Reviews: 2, Complete

Just ten short little pieces I wrote for a guy at work. He has that dark sort of attractiveness...I dunno. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

The Children Of Loki

2002-07-27T05:50:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 243, Reviews: 2, Complete

More Norse Mythology musing. This one's a bit more abstract, tho'. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you!

The Embodiment Of Any Age

2002-07-27T05:49:10-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 138, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah just my musings on tragedy and the changing of times :). Please read and review!! Thank you!

Sacraments On A Cold July Morning

2002-07-27T05:47:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 131, Reviews: 1, Complete

The title kind of sums it up :). Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

The Artists Weep

2002-07-23T08:46:33-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Haiku
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 14, Reviews: 2, Complete

*Yay! I think I posted this one in the right place!* I hate my haikus. They're horrible. But they help me write real poetry :). Please read and review!! Thanks!

When Men And Gods Were Swans

2002-07-22T19:03:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 197, Reviews: 3, Complete

Written in a restaraunt in South Carolina. The title is pretty self explanatory...or, perhaps it isn't. I don't know :). Please read and review!! Thank you!

Yellow Tints Around The Resort

2002-07-22T19:02:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 159, Reviews: 5, Complete

A *napkin poem*. Lol, I got so used to writing on napkins it took a while to write on paper again :). Anyhow, please read and review! Thanks!

We All Do Come Home

2002-07-22T19:00:35-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 79, Reviews: 3, Complete

Another poem written in Virginia. Please read and review!! Thank you :)

The Annals Of Charleston And A City Of Ghosts

2002-07-22T18:59:58-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 103, Reviews: 1, Complete

*Ooo good, I didn't think the title would fit*. Anyhow, another Charleston poem :). Please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

The Old Gods Died At Appomattox

2002-07-22T18:59:04-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, driving thru' Virginia. Mulling over what was lost. This is me and my historical musings :). Please read and review!! Thank you!

Flyers' Fall

2002-07-22T03:23:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 14, Reviews: 3, Complete

Another Haiku...God, I'm really bad at these. But they're helpful when I need inspiration :). Please read and review!! Thanks!

Counting Stars In Ireland

2002-07-21T19:16:53-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 117, Reviews: 3, Complete

I'm sort of proud of this poem :). The title is quite self-explanatory (lol). Please read and review!! Thank you!!

About The Rise Of Mankind

2002-07-21T19:16:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 108, Reviews: 1, Complete

Inspired by reading Thomas Cahill's book. This is short...anyhow, please read and review! Thank you!!

Interchangeable--Ireland And Massachusetts

2002-07-21T19:15:13-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 131, Reviews: 1, Complete

*A poem dedicated to Joe*. Ah...I don't know. This is sort of odd. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

On My Computer Desktop--A Photo Of Louis MacNeice

2002-07-21T19:14:28-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 92, Reviews: 1, Complete

A sort of Irish theme here. My desktop actually *is* a photo of MacNeice. I love his poetry :). Lol, please read and review!! Thanks!

In Love At Wendy's

2002-07-21T05:38:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Haiku
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 15, Reviews: 3, Complete

My first attempt at a haiku. Not very creative, about a man I work with (I work at Wendy's...yay...not). Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks

Two Archangels In The Beginning Of Summer

2002-07-21T05:01:58-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 170, Reviews: 2, Complete

God, I wrote this when I was still in school! Lol, anyhow, please read and review. I sort of like this one :) Thank you!

Michael, Yes

2002-07-21T05:01:17-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 161, Reviews: 2, Complete

This was written to a man name Michael (you don't have to know who he is). I wanted to assure him, but I could never show him this :). Please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

The Blue Eyed Look Of Classicism

2002-07-21T05:00:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 2, Complete

I wrote it about my science teacher. I'm not in love with him or anything, he just sort of inspired me. Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks so much :)

Manasquan Back Thru' The Marshland

2002-07-21T04:59:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 98, Reviews: 1, Complete

About a man again...the same man the previous poem dealt with. *sigh*...well, he's long gone. Lol, please read and review!! Thanks!

How Naming Brings About Greater Distance

2002-07-21T04:58:30-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 134, Reviews: 1, Complete

This was written back in June. A man I really loved was leaving around that time, and this came of it. Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

At The Old French Fort On The Niagara

2002-07-19T22:01:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 243, Reviews: 2, Complete

I really don't know where this came from...I just got a vivid image of the ghost of French generals, in white uniforms...ah, I'm odd :). Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks :)

The Mead Of Poetry Is Rain In Stockholm

2002-07-19T07:29:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 194, Reviews: 4, Complete

Ah...late night musing on Norse mythology and the blessing/curse that is poetry. Not many Norse myth references in here, but there are some. Like...in the title. Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks!

To David P.

2002-07-18T05:07:37-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...this is me musing on a man I knew. Well...sort of knew. How about...passed in the hallway a few time. Hehe! Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you!

The Observatory In South America

2002-07-18T05:06:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 85, Reviews: 1, Complete

Er, I believe I was looking a picture of Chile when I wrote this. God, short-term memory. But in the old version, only half of it uploaded for whatever reason. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks!

Starlings In The Heat & The Feeling Of Naming

2002-07-18T05:05:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 159, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...this is me looking out the bus window and thinking of *David*. Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Star Charts And Chocolate Cake

2002-07-18T05:04:35-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 140, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...yes, this is kind of odd, but there was something that happened the day I wrote this about cake. I have to remember. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you!

Selling Virginia

2002-07-18T05:03:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 113, Reviews: 1, Complete

*The next five poems are re-posts, because while reading thru' I noted some major errors*. Anyhow...this is about one of those state quarters. Really! Hehe, please r/r. Thanks!

The Night And Day Of Self And Imaginings

2002-07-17T18:25:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 186, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...this is me trying to imitate Wallace Stevens and failing horribly. Please read it anyway, and also, please review!! Thank you!

Nine Things While Waiting For Georgia In The Rain

2002-07-17T18:24:23-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 2, Complete

Another *list* poem, the title pretty much describes it :). Please read and review!! Thank you!

The Men Standing In Beaufort, South Carolina

2002-07-17T18:23:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 1, Complete

I think I was at a Denny's when I wrote this. Another *napkin poem*. Hehe :). Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks!

Saints Among The North Carolina Baptists

2002-07-17T18:22:34-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 135, Reviews: 1, Complete

Watching churches driving thru' N. Carolina. Please read and review!! Thank you so much!

How To Bake A Cake

2002-07-17T18:21:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 1, Complete

A *list poem*. I actually wrote this last month, didn't get a chance to post it until now. Anyhow...it's kind of odd! Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

The Last Of A Dying Breed

2002-07-17T00:26:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 546, Reviews: 2, Complete

This is quite a new format for me. It's a *Cold War* poem...somewhat. It's about our generation...I guess anyone born between 1980-1989. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks!

One May Mourn And One Does

2002-07-17T00:25:23-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 222, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another *Cold War* poem. This came from listening to Billy Joel's "Leningrad" like 50 times. I love that song (but, I love everything Billy Joel does ^-^). Please read and review!! Thanks!

Kings And Ghosts Off Exit 33

2002-07-17T00:24:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 107, Reviews: 1, Complete

I've always been fascinated with the city of Charleston and its history. That's why a lot of my poems deal with this subject. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

Leading To Rome Or Manassas

2002-07-17T00:22:37-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 89, Reviews: 1, Complete

*ah, more. I know, I'm becoming tedious, but I have to post all the poems I wrote while ff.net we down! Lol, I write too fast*. Anyhow, a typical poem. Please read and review! Thanks so much!

Mad Mother Ireland

2002-07-16T20:52:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 147, Reviews: 3, Complete

This is dedicated to Louis MacNeice, W.B. Yeats, and a man named Joe. Please read and review! Thank you so much!

Once In Nantucket

2002-07-16T20:50:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 261, Reviews: 1, Complete

This was written on a napkin on that riverboat thing in Disney World. Lol...yes. :) Please read and review!! Thanks so much :)

The Death Of Latin

2002-07-16T20:49:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 120, Reviews: 1, Complete

Mourning the commonplace nature of things now. Musings, I suppose :) Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Not A Single Poet Shall Die

2002-07-16T20:48:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 143, Reviews: 1, Complete

Er...this is another *Cold War* poem, but with a different sort of view. The title refers to V. Mayakovsky, to whom this poem is dedicated. Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks so much!!

It Is The Fourth Of July For The Human Gods

2002-07-16T20:47:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 79, Reviews: 3, Complete

I was watching my brothers light off the illegal fireworks they bought in South Carolina, & this came of it :). Lol, I enjoy inspiration. Anyhow, please read & review. Thanks so much!

The Emperor Of Byzantium

2002-07-16T19:23:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 237, Reviews: 1, Complete

I, personally, am quite proud of this poem. I wrote it on a napkin, in the Magic Kingdom :). Please read and review, it would mean a lot. Thanks!!

Broken Windows And Roman History

2002-07-16T19:20:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 112, Reviews: 2, Complete

I love Rome :). I was reading Cicero, and this came to mind. Please read and review!! Thanks so much :)

A Late Summer Funeral

2002-07-16T19:19:01-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 88, Reviews: 1, Complete

*had to repost this as well*. God, I really should proofread before posting, eh? Anyhow, please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

A Family Argument

2002-07-16T19:18:05-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 1, Complete

*I had to repost this, there were some errors*. Anyhow, I like this one a lot :). Hope everyone else does! Please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

Evening As This Far South

2002-07-12T04:49:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 57, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem. Yes...as if that weren't blatant. Sorry to be posting so much, but I wanna get these up just in case the site crashes again...hehe. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

Four Days North And Miles To Go

2002-07-12T04:47:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 110, Reviews: 2, Complete

God, I'm sick of summaries. Hehe. Please read and review!! Thanks!

Faintly Unsettling Thoughts Outside Jacksonville

2002-07-12T04:46:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 61, Reviews: 1, Complete

We got lost around Jacksonville for a while. I wrote some poems. Lol! Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Before The State Line

2002-07-12T04:44:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 70, Reviews: 1, Complete

I truly forgot what this poem was about. Ah, I should probably have read it first...oh well. Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks!

God in fayetteville---

2002-07-12T04:43:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 60, Reviews: 2, Complete

Very short and based off road signs. How cool? Lol, don't answer. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

At This Late Date Realization Comes To Nothing

2002-07-12T04:42:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another *Cold War* poem. I dunno, going on another Russian history kick. I'm quite eclectic, really. Hehe. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

Home Over Morning And The Setting Moon

2002-07-12T04:38:08-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 105, Reviews: 2, Complete

Written in South Carolina, a few miles from Charelston. And it was like 4 in the morning...euh. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Here Stands Legacy Where Needed Most

2002-07-12T04:37:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 1, Complete

Er, I've run out of comments. Lol!...well, just read it :). I like this one. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

Before A Storm And Far Off The Set Road

2002-07-12T04:29:28-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 160, Reviews: 2, Complete

I think I mention Hank Williams in this poem. We listened to him a lot on the way down. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

Beyond 1989

2002-07-12T04:25:30-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 116, Reviews: 1, Complete

A *Cold War* poem...lol, I've been listening to too much Billy Joel. Anywhow, please read and review!! Thanks!

A Yankee Lost In Georgia

2002-07-12T04:03:19-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 209, Reviews: 2, Complete

One of my *Southern poems*. I haven't written one of these in a while. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

A Transcendentalist In The Everglades

2002-07-12T04:02:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 111, Reviews: 1, Complete

This one I *know* is short. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks a lot!

A Tragic Hero

2002-07-12T04:02:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 171, Reviews: 1, Complete

Written while watching an attendant wipe tables. Hm. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

A Small Plane Over The Storm & Tropical Birds

2002-07-12T04:01:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 142, Reviews: 0, Complete

Written at the resort in Disney. On a napkin. Ya, I was getting a few weird stares...hehe. Anyway, please read and review!! Thanks!

A Prophet Of Literary Movements

2002-07-12T04:00:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 164, Reviews: 2, Complete

I love this poem! Absolutely love it! Please read and review, it would mean a lot. Thanks!

A McDonald's In Virginia, Not Far From The Capital

2002-07-12T03:59:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 203, Reviews: 1, Complete

Er...this one is short too. I think. Anyway, please read and review, it was written while I was watching my family eat that disgusting excuse for food served there. R&r...Thanks!!

Lanthanide-Induced Phrases

2002-06-06T15:08:49-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 152, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...this is me staring at the periodic table of the elements. I have no idea, I find poetry in chemistry. Unfortunately, I very rarely find myself gettings 'As' in the class! Please R&R! Thank you!!

My Morning Glory Apostle Against A Plaster Wall

2002-06-04T17:06:23-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 176, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem. Ya...lol! I like this one though, just like I adore the man I wrote it about :). Lol! Please read and enjoy, and review as well! Thank you so much!

It Is An e.e. cummings Moon Out Today

2002-06-04T14:26:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 110, Reviews: 0, Complete

Wow...quite a long stretch for me to go without writing a poem! But my new Harry Potter thing...lol! Anyway, please read and review! Thank you!

My Translated Smile For Him

2002-05-30T13:00:16-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 179, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, another poem :). What else would you expect? Lol, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Eight Ways In Which He Is Like A Dove

2002-05-30T12:58:05-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 200, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, another list poem! Lol, please read and review!! Thanks!

Confusions Resulting From The Crimean War & Him

2002-05-30T12:57:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 168, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow, this is kind of odd. I was staring at the periodic table, listening to "Barry" talk from across the hall. Lol! Anyway, please read and review!! Thank you!

Telling Barry About Certain Dreams & Things

2002-05-30T12:24:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, Barry...lol! God, I'm only glad he doesn't know how many poems I've written about him! Well, please read and review!! Thank you so much!

The Sun Also Rises And It Is Nine At Night

2002-05-30T03:51:02-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 173, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah, another poem to Fitzgerald and all his ex-patriot buddies! Lol, I'm in a 'twenties' mood for some reason :). Anyway, please read and review!! Thank you!!

A Poem About Crows And Momentary Importance

2002-05-29T16:55:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 2, Complete

Wow, the title actually fit this time :). Just looking-out-the-bus-window observations :) Please read and review, it would really mean a lot! Thanks so much!

A Poem About Olives (II)

2002-05-28T19:16:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 3, Complete

Another one! Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

A Poem About Olives (I)

2002-05-28T19:16:06-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 128, Reviews: 3, Complete

About having dinner at my Italian friend's house. An interesting experience :). Please read and review! Thank you sooo much!!

In Love After Rain

2002-05-28T19:15:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 142, Reviews: 2, Complete

Another rain-and-love poem :). God, I'm weird, huh? Lol! Please read and review!! Thanks so much!

Remembering Italian Men & Being In Love After Rain

2002-05-28T19:14:05-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah, a short poem about rain and men and love and all that :) Lol! Please read and review! Thanks!

Watching Zachary; Recalling "Barry"

2002-05-27T13:14:05-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 113, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, "Barry". I actually found out his first name is Mike, but I think I'll go on using "Barry" :). Not like he'll ever know! Lol, please read and review!! Thanks so much!

The Invasion of Italy at a Memorial-Day Party

2002-05-27T13:12:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 163, Reviews: 1, Complete

My friend's family is Italian, and I was invited to celebrate Memorial day with him. It was interesting :). Please read and review! I'd love it :). Thanks!

Texas & Cardinals Without Virginia (Of Course You)

2002-05-27T13:10:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 152, Reviews: 1, Complete

~I am dreaming/Of Amarillo with newly-made/Bread and fiddle music~ More musings from me :) Please read and review. I'd love it if you would! Thanks!

In Simple Lines To F. Scott Fitzgerald

2002-05-27T13:08:44-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 161, Reviews: 1, Complete

A little dedication to the author of 'The Great Gatsby' and the personification of the Jazz Age. Please read and review!! Thank you so much :)

Estrella

2002-05-27T13:07:04-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 89, Reviews: 1, Complete

~All the/Little golden/Birds had at one time/Flitted among/The run-down fields~ A short poem I wrote, staring out a window :). Please read and review! It would mean a lot!

You Are Not A Gladiator

2002-05-24T18:48:12-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 186, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah, a typical poem of mine :). Please read and review!! Thank you so much :)

Vying With The Sun For His Glancing

2002-05-24T18:47:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 154, Reviews: 2, Complete

A little note: All the poems I have posted today were written during my school pep rally, watching the man I adore leaning over the bleachers...lol! Anyway, please read this and review! Thanks!

Verona

2002-05-24T18:45:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah...you know the drill :)~~Thin wires do not/Even manage to cast a shadow. In Italy/It is true as well~~Any feedback would be highly appreciated :). Thank you!

It Is Not, My Darling Montague

2002-05-24T18:44:23-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 134, Reviews: 3, Complete

This is not about Romeo, per se...only that the guy I like reminds me of a Montague. I don't know why :). Please, please read and review! Thanks!

Evening In Musing

2002-05-24T18:43:22-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 79, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem :)...As usual~~The insects are/Rewriting Tchaikovsky flashing/Sun-grains and/Remembering antiquities~~ As usual, I would so love any reviews!! Thank you!

Colorado And Other Things

2002-05-24T18:41:40-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 106, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem :)~~I never wanted/To travel West at all. There/Are firecrackers/Outside the dogs are/Barking~~Please read and review. It'd mean a lot to me :)

Stevens and Frost and Scolding Blackbirds

2002-05-23T16:04:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 176, Reviews: 2, Complete

~One tree across the street is/Red and in the same light turning/Any un-classification to/Gold~ Please read it and review!! Thank you!

Losing Myself In A Mockingbird

2002-05-23T16:02:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 185, Reviews: 5, Complete

~On wooden gazeboes and/Half-planted azaleas, the/Mockingbird pretends/He is wind~ Please read and review!! I'd really appreciate it :). Thanks!

A Sense Of Regret About Summer

2002-05-23T16:01:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 130, Reviews: 1, Complete

~Outside is the/Evidence of heat I am/As flighty as the/Center of a telephone/Wire today~ Please read and review!! Thanks a lot :)

Five Things Thru' Out The Day

2002-05-23T15:12:25-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 55, Reviews: 1, Complete

A list poem~~V.Once there were sparrows flitting/Among the tangled dead/Wooden vines.~~If you read and review I will review your work :). Thanks!

My Assertion of His Bravery

2002-05-23T15:11:01-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 184, Reviews: 1, Complete

A typical poem :)~~In blue flowers not yellow but/White, he alights his own/Private imago without being/Brave, and/In essence, that is what/It is.~~ Please read and review! Thanks!

Home Here, It Is May

2002-05-22T17:20:52-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 194, Reviews: 2, Complete

A weird, weird thing, but please read it because for some reason I like it. Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Stockholm

2002-05-22T16:14:25-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 124, Reviews: 2, Complete

One more :). Please read and review! Danke!!

City Poems: Glasgow

2002-05-22T16:12:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 95, Reviews: 2, Complete

Another city poem...lol, I know everyone is tired of these things, but I like them :) Please read and review! Danke!

The Sudden Recognition of Reality

2002-05-22T13:52:08-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 133, Reviews: 1, Complete

I'm reposting this because there were some grammatical errors that I forgot to correct. Anyway, please read and review! Danke!

A Faulkneresque Train of Thought

2002-05-21T15:29:02-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 172, Reviews: 1, Complete

Oh Lord, William Faulkner is influencing me now! Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

Night Herons

2002-05-21T14:59:34-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 2, Complete

Apparently, when a night heron dies, all the other night herons fly around it...sort of, mourning, I guess. And I wrote a poem about it! Lol, please read and review! Danke!

La Cuba Libre

2002-05-21T14:58:23-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 180, Reviews: 1, Complete

I was watching the news...about Cuba and Castro and all that...this came out of it :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Fourteen Things About Him When He Is Angry

2002-05-21T14:57:21-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 242, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow...I'm on a roll today! A list poem...my humble tribute to Wallace Stevens, tho' it's not about him. It's about my friend who was flipping out today :). Please read and review!! Danke!

A Scrap of Paper About Quiet

2002-05-21T14:55:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 29, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another really short little vignette. Please read and review!! Danke!

A Corner of West

2002-05-21T14:54:16-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 139, Reviews: 0, Complete

Ah...another poem. I can't think of a summary, please read and review!! Danke!

the morning after illness)

2002-05-21T14:53:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 41, Reviews: 1, Complete

Short little thing I wrote on my homework...lol! And I wonder why I'm getting such bad grades in algebra :). Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Copenhagen

2002-05-21T14:50:32-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 112, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another one...ya, go Denmark! Lol, anyway, please read and review! Danke!

City Poems: Sarajevo

2002-05-21T03:47:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 144, Reviews: 1, Complete

Last one for now :). Please read and review! ~Danke~

City Poems: Leipzig

2002-05-21T03:46:47-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 129, Reviews: 1, Complete

And here we are in Germany! Please read and reveiw!! ~Danke~

City Poems: Geneva

2002-05-21T03:46:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 128, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, Switzerland! Another City Poem (ya, I know everyone's sick of these things ^-^). Please read and reveiw!! Danke!

At The Grave of the Kaiser

2002-05-18T14:47:44-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 35, Reviews: 3, Complete

Very short...I dunno, I was just thinking and I wrote this on a little scrap of paper. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

His Dragon

2002-05-17T14:54:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 241, Reviews: 2, Complete

To the same person I wrote about in my poem 'Ten Things About A Lawyer'. Not that you have to read that poem to understand this one, but...I dunno. Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

Two Men

2002-05-16T17:37:44-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 247, Reviews: 1, Complete

About...er...two men. One I know, one I do not. One who wrote, one who sits next to me in AP Lit :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Ten Things About A Lawyer

2002-05-16T17:36:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another one of my strange list-poem things. I dunno...I guess Wallace Stevens and Frank O'Hara have too much of an influence on me :). Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

To My Alexander

2002-05-14T17:05:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 208, Reviews: 6, Complete

A dedication to Alexander the Great...short, unrhyming! Please read and review!! Danke!

Outside Moscow, 1815

2002-05-14T17:03:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 191, Reviews: 1, Complete

Eh...a poem! Wow, who is surprised? Lol...it doesn't rhyme. Please read and review!! Danke!

To The War Poets

2002-05-11T13:03:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 195, Reviews: 2, Complete

My simple dedication to the soldier-poets of World War I (The Great War). Unrhyming. Please read and review!! Danke!

My American

2002-05-11T11:41:10-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 222, Reviews: 3, Complete

Ah...a poem about a man. How original! Lol...well, actually, I hope this one is. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

The Flowers of the Forest"

2002-05-11T11:40:21-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 3, Complete

The title of the poem is also the title of an old Scottish folk-song, which is what the poem is based upon. Please read and review!! Danke!

The Incongruity of An Allergic Reaction To The Air

2002-05-10T17:11:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 337, Reviews: 1, Complete

I was having an allergic reaction to the pollen in my chem room, and the man I am so in love with was not in school...and I wrote a poem while sneezing my eyes out. How attractive does THAT sound!? Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

Watching "Barry" In The Library

2002-05-07T17:09:34-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 282, Reviews: 1, Complete

I love this guy...I really do! Too bad he's so unaccessible! Lol, anyway, please read this unrhyming poem...and review!! Danke!

Times And Moments

2002-05-07T17:08:30-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 236, Reviews: 0, Complete

Ah, musings on my part. A sort of rambling little unrhyming poem...please read and review!! Danke!

The Historical Significance In First-Period Math

2002-05-06T17:44:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 192, Reviews: 2, Complete

Wow...I'm in a math-y mood today! Unfortunately...only in the poetic sense. I still can't add w/o a calculator! Lol, anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

Theoretical Physics

2002-05-06T17:43:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 189, Reviews: 1, Complete

Eh...about science, since I wrote it in chem while my teacher was telling us about Einstein and Bohr and all of them...lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

An Incident Which Originated In The Hallway

2002-05-04T10:45:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 2, Complete

*the first word of the title should be "describing"* A short unrhyming poem..kind of odd, but, hey, all my stuff is! Lol! Anyway, please read and review! Danke!

An Eclectic Snapshot of the European World

2002-05-03T14:14:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 253, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow...this poem has no "point" to it. But it was fun to write! Basically...looking at Europe. Oh, and it does not rhyme! lol! Please read and review!

On “The Heirs Of Stalin”, By Yevtushenko

2002-05-02T16:15:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah...Stalin. Only I could find something poetic about him. Actually...no, since this is based on a poem by a Russian author. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!!

Six Varied Dedications to Lt. Col. Oliver North

2002-05-02T13:32:41-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 216, Reviews: 3, Complete

I love Ollie...I seriously do. My AP US teacher and I get into fights about him all the time...lol! Well, that's what you get when you let your Liberal teacher know you're a Conservative! R&R, please!! Danke!

To An Optometrist

2002-05-01T19:51:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 188, Reviews: 5, Complete

I love my eye doctor :). He's so cute! (I know...patheticness! lol!) Please read and review! Danke!

May 1st, New Jersey

2002-05-01T19:50:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 191, Reviews: 3, Complete

Sort of a counterpoint to my poem: "April 30th, Moscow". I dunno, please read and review!! Danke!

Eleven Ways Of Explaining Irish Music

2002-05-01T19:48:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 170, Reviews: 2, Complete

Another "list poem"...I love these things! Lol...please read and review! Danke!

Thinking Of Robert Frost, My Optometrist...

2002-05-01T19:47:12-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 199, Reviews: 3, Complete

The full title is "Thinking Of Robert Frost, My Optometrist, And Temporary Blindness". I HATE title lengths!! Lol...I went to the eye doctor to-day to make sure I haven't been getting blinder (God bless contacts!) Please read and review! Danke!

Waiting For Rilke

2002-04-30T15:00:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 202, Reviews: 2, Complete

Wow, I'm on a roll today!! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Jason or Fox Shadows or Both

2002-04-30T14:59:34-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah...I don't know, wrote it in chem. Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Zurich

2002-04-30T14:58:41-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 134, Reviews: 0, Complete

Zurich, apparently, is in Switzerland. For some reason I thought it was in Germany...but you learn something everyday! Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Stalingrad

2002-04-30T14:57:50-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 128, Reviews: 2, Complete

I know Stalingrad does not exist anymore, but I still dedicated a "city poem" to it! Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: St. Petersburg

2002-04-30T14:57:01-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, Russia. Mother Russia! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Saigon

2002-04-30T14:56:21-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
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Chapters: 1, Words: 159, Reviews: 0, Complete

Welcome to Vietnam! Well..."welcome" may not be the correct term. I love Billy Joel...lol! Please read and revew!! Danke!

City Poems: Belgrade

2002-04-30T14:55:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
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English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 1, Complete

Eh, I believe this is Serbia. Well...former Yugoslavia, I guess. Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Belfast

2002-04-30T14:43:49-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 116, Reviews: 3, Complete

Welcome to (Northern) Ireland! Please read and review!! Danke!

April 30th In Moscow

2002-04-30T14:41:52-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 228, Reviews: 2, Complete

Sort of a dedication to Vladimir Mayakovsky, sort of a reflection on April itself...unrhyming :). Please read and review!! Danke!

For Blue And Poets Who Were Not Blind

2002-04-29T15:27:39-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 158, Reviews: 3, Complete

Written for a friend, but I doubt I'll ever give it to him :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Blindness And Sight: A Multipuropse Ode

2002-04-29T15:26:15-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 146, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, I dunno, another of my poems! Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

An Epic: Morning

2002-04-29T15:25:12-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 154, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wrote it on the bus, actually...could barely read my handwriting when I went to type it :). Please read and review! Danke!

Belgrade

2002-04-29T15:23:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 1, Complete

*Not a city-poem!*. Something unrhyming I wrote when I became frustrated in my geo. class. Please read and review!! Danke!

The Weather In Europe Today

2002-04-28T13:05:09-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 192, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, short little thing I wrote listening to my bro. recite world temperatures. We are an odd family, I suppose :). Please read and review!! Danke!

The Dictators Are The Most Human Of All Of Us

2002-04-27T20:29:21-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,399, Reviews: 20, Complete

A little play that I wrote, giving my views on the nature of tyranny and truth. The characters are Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Saddam Hussein, and a "Mediator". Please read it and tell me what you think!! Danke!

City Poems: Beijing

2002-04-27T16:26:51-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 108, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow! China! Quite a stretch from Scotland, eh? Lol, anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Edinburgh

2002-04-27T16:25:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 83, Reviews: 2, Complete

And on to Scotland...tell me if these are getting tedious! Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Dublin

2002-04-27T16:24:04-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 117, Reviews: 1, Complete

And now we're in Dublin! Ya...Mother Ireland and all :). Please read and review! Danke!

City Poems: Madrid

2002-04-27T16:23:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 117, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, welcome to Spain!! *Buenos Dios!*...which is the extent of my Spanish. Lol! Please read and review! Danke!

Poems For “Barry”—The Fourth Set

2002-04-26T15:18:53-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 252, Reviews: 1, Complete

The last one...I promise!! I hate being in love with unattainable men and writing bad poetry about it! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Poems For “Barry”—The Third Set

2002-04-26T15:17:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 232, Reviews: 2, Complete

More...*sigh*...I have to stop these theme-y series things. Oh well :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Poems For “Barry”—The Next Two

2002-04-26T13:23:25-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 197, Reviews: 1, Complete

More poems for a guy who's name is not Barry :). Well...his last name starts with a B! Lol, please read and review! Danke!

Poems For “Barry”—The First Two

2002-04-25T17:21:35-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 240, Reviews: 1, Complete

Sort of like my Dresden poems, but for a different guy :). More will come as soon as I have time to type them up :). Please read and review!! Danke!

The Ocean Countly Library From Across The Street

2002-04-25T15:23:01-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 161, Reviews: 3, Complete

Looking out my English room window at school :). Please read and review! Danke!

To The Dictators

2002-04-25T15:22:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 2, Complete

Don't let the title scare you :). An objective look! Please read and review!! Danke!

Poem: Corrective Lenses

2002-04-25T15:21:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 1, Complete

This actually spawns from my contacts bothering the heck out of me. Lol! Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

Rommel to Montgomery (from France)

2002-04-23T17:53:24-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 233, Reviews: 3, Complete

~Poem~ Rommel replies to Monty. Please read and review!! Danke!

Montgomery to Rommel (from France)

2002-04-23T17:52:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 191, Reviews: 1, Complete

~Poem~ And, of course, Monty wants to have his say! Please read and review! Danke!

Rommel to Patton

2002-04-23T17:51:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 277, Reviews: 2, Complete

~Poem~ Rommel's repsonse to Patton's letter :) Please read and review! Danke!

Patton to Rommel

2002-04-23T17:51:05-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 243, Reviews: 5, Complete

A sort of poem/letter thing...I dunno, I was watching "Patton" and this came out. What I think Patton would want to write to Rommel. Feel free to flame me if I got this horribly wrong :). Please read and review! Danke!

World News & Significance

2002-04-22T18:30:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 175, Reviews: 1, Complete

Even tho' I hate Peter Jennings, I wrote a poem. It's not about him tho'. Ah, I have no idea! Lol! Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Tehran

2002-04-22T16:11:50-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 106, Reviews: 1, Complete

And now we're in Iran...*whew!*. Ain't this cheaper than actually FLYING to all these places!? Lol! Please read and review! Danke!

City Poems: Rome

2002-04-22T16:10:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, Roma :). Italy!! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Jerusalem

2002-04-22T16:09:34-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 108, Reviews: 1, Complete

And back to the Mid-East! Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Hamburg

2002-04-22T16:08:40-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 119, Reviews: 1, Complete

Back in Germany! Yay! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Baghdad

2002-04-22T16:07:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 92, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ya, well, Iraq is always on the news...lol! Please read and review and Danke for taking "Newkirk's Heroes' Tour Thru' The Cities Of The World!! Lol!"

City Poems: Amsterdam

2002-04-22T16:05:44-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 73, Reviews: 2, Complete

Welcome to Holland! Please read and review!! Danke!

AQuick Note To John Ashbery Regarding Frank O’Hara

2002-04-22T13:31:46-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 193, Reviews: 2, Complete

Sorry I had to smush the first two words, but another title-length problem :) Anyway, please read and review!! Danke

Seven Views With Roman Numerals

2002-04-22T13:17:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 158, Reviews: 2, Complete

This was written in Algebra II, which is my worst class (and, co-incidentally, the class in which I write the most poetry! Connection?). Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

A Letter to Hitler In Five Parts

2002-04-21T16:04:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 297, Reviews: 6, Complete

All right, the title may be a little harsh, but believe me, this is as anti-Nazi as you can get. I was looking at pics. of bombed German cities, getting mad at der Fueher and taking out my anger in poetry. Please read and review (and don't flame) !! Danke

City Poems: Salzburg

2002-04-20T19:00:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 120, Reviews: 0, Complete

And my beloved Austria :). Please read and review, and no, this has NOTHING to do with the von Trapp family!! Lol *laughs at her own joke*. Anyway, Danke!

City Poems: Paris

2002-04-20T18:59:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 122, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, good old cliched Paris, but I couldn't help it :). Every trip thru' Europe should include Paris, nein? Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Moscow

2002-04-20T18:58:47-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 119, Reviews: 2, Complete

Welcome to Russia, everybody :). Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Budapest

2002-04-20T18:57:57-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 95, Reviews: 1, Complete

And now we've moved to Hungary :). Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Athens (II)

2002-04-20T18:57:13-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 117, Reviews: 1, Complete

And we're still in Greece! Enjoy your stay! Oh, and please read and review? Danke!

City Poems: Athens (I)

2002-04-20T18:56:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 140, Reviews: 1, Complete

Welcome to Greece everybody! Please read and reveiw!! Danke!

Morning-Dogs-Talking-You

2002-04-20T13:13:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 140, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ignore the strangeness of the title, I couldn't think of one :). Please read and review!! Danke!

To Erich, If It Is So

2002-04-20T10:22:47-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 180, Reviews: 2, Complete

Doesn't rhyme, and for some reason, I really like this one :) Please read and review!! Danke!

The Politics Of European Monarchies

2002-04-20T09:30:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 341, Reviews: 2, Complete

Not as dorky as the title makes it sound ;). Please read and review, and if you do, I will be your friend forver :)!! Danke!

City Poems: Alexandria

2002-04-20T07:20:35-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 101, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another city poem. We're in Egypt now!! Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Observations of the Sound of Frank O’Hara’s Voice

2002-04-19T18:37:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 1, Complete

The first word is supposed to be 'Ten'...stupid arbitrary title lengths!! Lol...please read and review!! Danke!

Tapping The Hudson

2002-04-19T18:21:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 107, Reviews: 1, Complete

Good old New Jersey is in the midst of a drought!! How interesting...I heard this phrase on TV and wrote a poem about it! Please read and review!! Danke!

Explaining April

2002-04-19T18:20:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 156, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...a poem. Whose surprised? Lol...please read and review, even tho' I know you're tired of me :) Danke!

To Yeats, When He Was Young. And Myself, As Well

2002-04-19T18:16:30-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 135, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, another one. Wow, I'm on a roll, huh? Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Thinking Of Poet Frank O'Hara

2002-04-19T18:14:06-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 158, Reviews: 1, Complete

*shudders* I feel so inadequate. This is horrible. Please read and review, tho', and Danke :)

Upon Listening To A Recording Of Frank O'Hara

2002-04-19T18:11:19-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 176, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, my absolute FAVORITE poet (tied with Auden, perhaps...). If you don't know his work, you're deprived :) Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

Ten Meditations On The First Hot Night Of The Year

2002-04-19T18:03:55-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another "list poem"...please read and review!! Danke!

To W.H. Auden

2002-04-19T16:51:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 340, Reviews: 1, Complete

Probably my favorite poem, of all those I have written so far. Please read and review! Danke!

City Poems: Vienna

2002-04-19T16:44:22-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 114, Reviews: 1, Complete

Well, the last one for now. I will have more, later, I can assure you :). Please read and review!! Danke

City Poems: Prague

2002-04-19T16:43:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 92, Reviews: 1, Complete

Now moving into the Czech Rep. (thank God I don't have to spell the former country!!) Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Munich

2002-04-19T16:41:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 1, Complete

And we're in Germany!! Yay! Lol, please read and review!! Danke:)

City Poems: London

2002-04-19T16:40:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 93, Reviews: 2, Complete

And we're back to Europe!! Sensing a theme here? Lol, please read and review!! Danke

City Poems: Damascus

2002-04-19T16:39:53-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 122, Reviews: 2, Complete

We were talking about Syria in school...since I know everyone is just dying with interest :) Please read and review!! Danke

City Poems: Cairo

2002-04-19T16:38:25-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 99, Reviews: 1, Complete

...As I move into the Middle East...I'm uploading these alphabetically, by the way :) Please read and review!! Danke

City Poems: Berlin (II)

2002-04-19T16:37:09-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 74, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...same old, same old, huh? Lol...you get the idea :). Please read and review!! Danke!

City Poems: Berlin (I)

2002-04-19T16:35:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 88, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another short, unrhyming thing :). Please read and review!! Danke

City Poems: My Dresden

2002-04-19T15:27:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 121, Reviews: 1, Complete

I'm back! After a brief hiatus, N.H. has returned. And with a new series...anyway, this is short. Read and review!! Danke!

Invocation To An Imagined Soldier...To You

2002-04-11T12:41:32-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 223, Reviews: 2, Complete

Rhymes. Yay! Lol, anyway, the title pretty much conveys the poem :). Lol, please read and review!! Danke!!

Yet More Writings From Dresden

2002-04-11T12:40:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 522, Reviews: 2, Complete

...And they just keep coming :). Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Still More Writings From Dresden

2002-04-10T18:42:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 563, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah...German cities and love. What a wonderful combination! Please read and review!! Danke!

Even More Writings From Dresden

2002-04-10T12:08:38-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 493, Reviews: 1, Complete

Third in a series of observational poems :). Tho', you don't have to read the first two to "get" these...lol! Anyway, please read and review!! Danke

More Writings From Dresden

2002-04-09T17:06:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 458, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, more from me! I'm a fun author, aren't I? Lol, ok, well, read and review, pretty please!?! Danke!

The Dresden Question

2002-04-09T14:28:18-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 810, Reviews: 10, Complete

Please read. It's a question you need to ask, something you need to know. Please read and review...this means so much to me. Danke.

Written From Dresden

2002-04-09T13:56:45-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 439, Reviews: 1, Complete

Well...no, not really. I've never been to Dresden, unfortunately. But check out these 6, short, unrhyming "observation poems". And be sure to review!! Danke!

April In Virginia

2002-04-09T13:29:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 366, Reviews: 1, Complete

Lol...pretty much your basic poem :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Dresden, Atlanta, And What May Have Gone Wrong

2002-04-09T13:28:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 332, Reviews: 1, Complete

What happened in Dresden still makes me mad. What happened in Atlanta (or what STARTED in Atlanta...that demon carried his torch across the whole state of Georgia). Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

January 9th

2002-04-08T13:52:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 163, Reviews: 1, Complete

Lol, another unrhyming poem :). If you wanna know what the date means (and I doubt anyone cares...lol!), then email me. I'll tell ya. Anyway, read and review!! Danke!

Epiphanies In South Carolina

2002-04-06T19:30:26-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 175, Reviews: 1, Complete

Just recounting a trip thru' the South to Florida. God...I don't know what it is about the South these past few days!! Well...whatever gets the ink flowing, I guess :). Lol, anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

Skyline Drive Recollections

2002-04-06T19:00:48-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 157, Reviews: 1, Complete

Unrhyming and short :). Just looking thru' pictures...lol. Please read and review! Danke!

Standing In Vicksburg and the Third Revolution

2002-04-06T12:48:22-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 2, Complete

Doesn't rhyme...ya...lol...poetry summaries, how I hate thee! Lol, anyway, please read and review! Danke!

A Sort Of European Point Of View

2002-04-05T17:01:16-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,501, Reviews: 2, Complete

A collection of short "observation poems", unrhyming, that I wrote a few months ago :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Only Seventy-Two Years Past

2002-04-05T11:15:28-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 2, Complete

This poem "takes place", I guess you could say, in 1937. Maybe that'll help explain what it's about :). Please read and review!! Danke!

Driving To Camden, New Jersey

2002-04-05T11:14:01-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 358, Reviews: 2, Complete

A rhyming poem!! Lol...anyway, I hate summaries for poetry...*sigh*. Lol, please read and review!! Danke!

Atlanta Burned Last Year...Around May

2002-04-05T11:12:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 147, Reviews: 2, Complete

It's unrhyming! This was actually based on personal experience...a fish market caught fire near my house and my grandma said it looked like Atlanta burning. Please R&R!! Danke!

Glory Road And Diner Politics"

2002-04-05T11:08:40-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 2, Complete

Well...this is kind of odd. If you think you know what I mean...tell me! Lol, anyway, please read and review!! Danke

Angel Boy ~ or ~ Hope On An Alabama Roadway

2002-04-04T19:03:28-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 299, Reviews: 2, Complete

Well...listening to Tim McGraw and watching "O Brother Where Art Thou" makes for some strange poetry! Lol...please read and review!! Danke!

The Devil...and Alabama

2002-04-04T15:34:32-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 188, Reviews: 1, Complete

Wow, this is kind of odd. But...read it anyway!! Lol! Anyway, do please read and review!! Danke!

Southern Meanings: Cardinals And All

2002-04-03T14:39:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 308, Reviews: 1, Complete

Well...another poem...ya, as if that wasn't blatantly obvious. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!!

The Art of Painting Countrysides

2002-04-03T10:38:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 221, Reviews: 1, Complete

"Countrysides" isn't a word...but I really don't care :). Lol, anyway, please read and review!! Danke

Road To Jackson, MS--1937

2002-04-03T10:36:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 143, Reviews: 1, Complete

"Sometimes, you have to lose your way to get back home"--O Brother Where Art Thou trailer :). Please read and review...it doesn't rhyme. Danke!!

The North And South Conversing

2002-04-01T18:13:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 149, Reviews: 3, Complete

This is kinda new for me...strange format. May be a little hard to understand. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke

To My Dog, Barking At The Ocean

2002-04-01T13:50:44-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 102, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, a short little unrhyming thing...I dunno, I wrote it yesterday in the car. Please read and review!! Danke!

Swans, London, Munich, and Other Truth-Hunting...

2002-03-30T17:46:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 305, Reviews: 1, Complete

The last word of the title is "Musings"...God, I have to shorten these things. Anyway! Please read and review!! Danke!

When I Want To Talk About My Father

2002-03-30T10:47:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 238, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another one I don't particularly like, but I'm posting anyway. So, please read and review!! Danke!

Remembering Him

2002-03-30T10:46:41-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 215, Reviews: 1, Complete

Eh...I don't really like this one. But I'm posting it anyway, because I am incredibly bored. Lol, read and review!! Danke!!

I followed the pasts--

2002-03-30T09:54:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 120, Reviews: 1, Complete

This one's a bit more personal than my other works. Eh, I dunno. Anyway, please read and review!! It's short, I promise!! Lol, Danke!

Duce

2002-03-30T09:51:32-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 280, Reviews: 3, Complete

A poem. Eh, it may be a bit dark, but I was bored in class, listening to my teacher talk about Mussolini. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

Some Thoughts

2002-03-28T12:53:19-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 124, Reviews: 3, Complete

This was also written at about 12:30. It's short and unrhyming! Lol, please read and review!! ~Danke!!~

To The Ghost Of Yeats

2002-03-28T12:51:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 298, Reviews: 1, Complete

I wrote this about 12:30 last night...lol...but please read and review!! ~Danke!~

Watching Secy. Of Defense Donald Rumsfeld...

2002-03-27T15:04:35-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 315, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, the whole title wouldn't fit. It's supposed to be: Watching Secy. Of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Give A Press Briefing. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!!

Newsmen Cannot Cry

2002-03-27T14:50:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 190, Reviews: 1, Complete

This one is to Dan Rather. I don't like him, but in one night, he sort of redeemed himself. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!!

London

2002-03-27T14:42:59-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 1, Complete

I was bored in History :). Lol, please read and review!! Danke!!

Warm September

2002-03-27T14:41:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 275, Reviews: 2, Complete

It's really not about what you might think, tho' it sort of is. Well...decide for yourself :). Please read and review!! Danke!!

Faintly Reminiscent

2002-03-27T13:19:20-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 57, Reviews: 1, Complete

Well, it doesn't rhyme, and it's really short. Ok...I'm really tired...so this is as much of a summary as I'm gonna give ^-^. Please read and review! Danke!

A NorthEastern Fog Dream

2002-03-27T12:44:07-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 212, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, it was cold and nasty outside, so I wrote this...it's a lot ...better than I make it sound. Oh well. Please read and review!! Danke!

Spring...And A Dog

2002-03-26T13:42:50-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 66, Reviews: 1, Complete

Er...written while staring out my AP Lit room's window. It's short! Well, please read and review...Danke!!!

There is Europe---

2002-03-26T13:37:13-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 114, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ack, I'm pulling a Dickinson and naming the poem after the first line. Oh well...enjoy it anyway! It's short...lol. Please read and review!! Danke!

Three Birds

2002-03-26T13:32:47-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 257, Reviews: 3, Complete

Written in Chemistry, instead of listening to my friend complain about her grade :). I'm a dork, I know. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!

London/Charleston From The Thames Or The Cooper

2002-03-25T14:09:11-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 231, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ack...the title won't fit! The whole thing's supposed to be: London & Charleston By Night From The Thames Or The Cooper Rivers. Ya...long *shrugs*. Anyway, please read and review!! ~Danke!!~

Ghosts On A New England Pond

2002-03-23T17:27:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 2, Complete

This was written during my *Transcendentalist phase* (ah, I still love Emerson and Thoreau...lol)...please read and review!! ~Danke!!~

To Hawthorne

2002-03-23T17:25:49-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 234, Reviews: 2, Complete

This was a school assignment. We had to write a poem about "The Scarlet Letter", so rebellious me did one on the author instead...lol. Anyway, please read and review!! Danke!!

The New Jersey Parkway To Cape May

2002-03-23T17:17:21-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 217, Reviews: 1, Complete

We drove down to see my aunt today and I wrote a poem about it. Ooo, fun, nein? Lol, please read and review! Danke!!

Eight Views On The Road Home

2002-03-23T17:15:54-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 78, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...sort of strange. Not my usual format...but trying something new is always cool, right? Lol...please read and review!! ~Danke!!~

Address To An Empty Space

2002-03-23T06:58:36-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 218, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...er, no way to explain it...well, it rhymes! Lol...did I mention that I hate poetry summaries? I might have. Please read and review! Danke!

A View Of Him By A Window

2002-03-21T12:57:17-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ok, you know the drill :)...please read and review!! Danke!!

As He Sees It

2002-03-20T12:33:31-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 334, Reviews: 2, Complete

It's not a love poem. It doesn't rhyme either...ah...just read it. I hate poetry summaries :). Lol, read and review, please! Thanks!

Children, Weathermen, and Politicians

2002-03-20T12:21:42-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 229, Reviews: 3, Complete

Well...it's creative :). Lol, no, it actually makes sense, I think, if you read it. So please do so, and review as well! Thanks!!

A Mosaic of Power

2002-03-19T14:44:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah...God, I hate summaries...just read it :). Lol, please!? Read and review!? C'mon, ya know ya wanna...lol (jk). Thanks!

Displaced Europeans

2002-03-17T14:14:17-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 259, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another rhyming poem!! Lol...I get waaaay too excited over these things :). Anyway, read and review! Danke!

The Men in the Halls (To The Young Teachers)

2002-03-16T12:59:53-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 213, Reviews: 1, Complete

Argh, I hate summaries! It's about teachers...it doesn't rhyme, either :). Please read and review!! Danke!

A Personal View on 9/11

2002-03-16T12:58:17-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 230, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ya...I know it does sound kind of corny...but I wrote this on the 6 month anniversary...it's just how I, personally, felt about 9/11...how it affected me. Please read and review!! Thanks!

The Mark Of A Good Chemistry Teacher

2002-03-16T12:23:10-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 97, Reviews: 3, Complete

Well...this ISN'T about MY chem teacher...she's an idiot. I was bored in that class though, and this came out of it. Doesn't rhyme...please read and review!!! Danke!

On A Young Fighter Pilot

2002-03-16T12:16:43-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 228, Reviews: 2, Complete

A poem about a young pilot of today, thinking back to the glory days of Flight (as corny as that sounds)...please read and review!! Danke!

Sensible Politics

2002-03-13T17:15:14-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 230, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another poem. Well...that was descriptive...lol. I hate poetry summaries. It's about Politics and Conservatism again :). Please read and review! Danke!

Niagara Falls Poetry

2002-03-09T11:36:12-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 413, Reviews: 1, Complete

Four short poems written about a trip I took...ah, I hate summaries for poetry! Please read and review! Danke!

Virginia, Again

2002-03-09T10:26:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 174, Reviews: 1, Complete

Well, another poem. Duh. Oh, I am sooo bad at summaries! So, please read it and review! Danke!

Late Night Wonderings About Germans And Pilots

2002-03-09T10:22:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 2, Complete

Well...the title is pretty self-explanatory. I wrote it pretty late...lol, anyway, please read and review! Danke!

To An Irishman, I Suppose

2002-03-09T10:21:08-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 1, Complete

Ah, another poem from me...love and Europeans, huh? Lol, well, please read and review! Danke!

Late

2002-02-27T11:27:29-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 225, Reviews: 1, Complete

Another poem from me. This one is pretty interesting! Lol...ya, I know...modesty :). Anyway, please read and review!

Transcendental Musings

2002-02-27T11:25:13-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 166, Reviews: 3, Complete

Ah, a poem...that I wrote...apparently. Ah, I hate summaries. Read and review!!

To A Stuka Pilot

2002-02-27T11:11:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 204, Reviews: 7, Complete

Short little poem about a German Stuka dive-bomber pilot in WWII.

Kriegesgefahr

2002-02-27T06:48:27-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 629, Reviews: 3, Complete

A poem about the beginning of World War I. Please read and review! Thanks in advance :)

Poems To A Prussian

2002-02-15T19:52:56-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,566, Reviews: 2, Complete

A collection of short, free-versed poems dedicated to one man...but they're not typical love poems, at least I hope not! Anyway, PLEEEEEEASE read and review! lol, thanks!

To My Prussian

2002-02-15T13:43:40-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 263, Reviews: 3, Complete

Well, another one! Please read and review...I like this one :)...hope you do too!

Wagner

2002-02-15T12:50:37-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 266, Reviews: 3, Complete

Another rhyming poem. Please tell me if it's good or bad--I'm not sure how I am with rhyming. Anyway, again--I'm far from Auden! But, please read and review! Danke!

Vienna

2002-02-15T12:29:03-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 199, Reviews: 4, Complete

Ok, ok, I'm no Auden or MacNeice, but I do TRY to write some good poetry! And this one rhymes. I rarely rhyme. So PLEASE read and tell me what you think!

The First Air-Raid Siren

2002-02-09T08:43:49-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 764, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem. The title is pretty self-explanatory, tho' I must warn you, it's rather long! Lol, anyway, please, PLEASE read and review! I love reviews...thanks!

A Coffee House In London

2002-01-25T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 701, Reviews: 4, Complete

Hard to summarize...PLEASE PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!! This poem really means a lot to me, and I want to know if anyone else likes it :). PLEASE! Lol, thanks!

Christmas Truce, 1914

2002-01-20T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 456, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ok, this is a poem about the WWI Christmas Truce on the Western Front. Please read and review! Thanks!

Sometime Lofty Towers

2002-01-07T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Newkirk's Heroes
Historical
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 4, Complete

A poetic tribute to September 11th and the Towers. Please read and review :)