Category Archives: Poems

Short Poems, Funny Poems, Epic Poems

POEM: Idol Wrest

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Top Pun

It may not be my busyness, but today I feel a scrap of hardy har hard work… Idol Wrest “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there … Continue reading →

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POEM: I Deal List

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Top Pun

I am an unrepentant idealist. My view is that if you don’t have clear boundaries, “red lines,” that you are willing to live and die for, then the drift toward some version of amorality or sociopathy becomes insufferable and life … Continue reading →

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POEM: Wins Blowing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Top Pun

Getting in the flow of life is easier, then you think… Wins Blowing “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with … Continue reading →

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POEM: Victory Lapse

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Top Pun

In life, a race well run is found in cultivating win-win situations, not winning at all accosts… Victory Lapse There is won thing A greed He was taken Bought Into Power, money, status His raze well Run And the soul … Continue reading →

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POEM: A Spiritual Homme

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Top Pun

A Spiritual Homme We came to, believe, in a power greater, then ourselves. There is only one thing more dangerous than talking about God – that is NOT talking about God. Daze came to This I was tolled There is … Continue reading →

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Here is a poem about the private-public-private beach sandwich pictured below. This crammed public beach near South Haven, Michigan, is sandwiched between ample private beaches unoccupied… Vacay’ing In Dependence Daze Hear as I share a kittle Piece of mine Apportion … Continue reading →

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Top Pun | Leave a comment

POEM: Celebrating the Forth

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Top Pun

Nationalism seems to me to be an over-attachment to geography and an under-attachment to people… Celebrating the Forth Won mourning I awoke Parently in the land of my berth Recalling I had herd Something Or other A bout Flagging borders … Continue reading →

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POEM: God Less America

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Top Pun

The insistence of absolute sovereignty of the state is idolatrous and unhealthy for its subjects, and definitely unhealthy for all “non-citizens.” I vote for planetary citizenship and limit aliens literally to aliens (for the time being)… God Less America Where … Continue reading →

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Unflagging Loyal T — Owed to a T

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Top Pun

Today’s poem is a reflection on the oft shallow love of one’s own land, called “patriotism.” In this July 4th summer season, this poem is a tip of the hat to the “T”… Unflagging Loyal T — Owed to a … Continue reading →

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POEM: DJ Sleepy — Owed To The Don’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Top Pun

As The Don presides over his notion of a 250th anniversary celebration, I have conferred upon him the moniker of “DJ Sleepy” — a nation, a verse… DJ Sleepy A sleep At the we’ll Celebrate in dependence Too hymn self … Continue reading →

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POEM: Cactus Love

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Top Pun

This poem is about when you have a “prickly” loved one, and that creating a little space, stepping back figuratively or literally, can be a healthy form of detachment for all concerned… Cactus Love Love is like Love is not … Continue reading →

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POEM: Something Shady, On Mother Earth

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Top Pun

Here is a poem for a hot summer week culminating in July 4th. May we celebrate Mother Earth in dependence! Something Shady, On Mother Earth In a hot flash of incite On Mother Earth I was dam well contemplating Something … Continue reading →

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POEM: Good, Bad, In Different

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Top Pun

This poem is a reflection on a natural tendency to overestimate our own goodness and others’ badness. Hubris is powerfully deceptive; and, much like honesty, humility pays, but not as much as I’d like it to… Good, Bad, In Different … Continue reading →

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POEM: Up To, Unparalleled Living

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Top Pun

This poem was inspired by the duo of unparalleled parallels in the trifectas of: being completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble; and acceptance, courage, and wisdom… Up To, Unparalleled Living “Jesus promised his disciples three things –that they … Continue reading →

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POEM: No Locks on Adores

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Top Pun

This poem is of the Taoist tradition, treasure of parent opposites… No Locks on Adores I found myself In that plays The greatest presence Away with words The keys of silence Wear there No locks on adores Soully able To … Continue reading →

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POEM: Every Singular Day

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Top Pun

Another poem for the birds… Every Singular Day Be for the light The birds sing Conspiring to commence Every singular day

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POEM: Voyage of the Dammed — Owed to Welcoming Refugees

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Top Pun

Here is a poem about the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion fortifying nationalistic policies to “turn back” refugees, standing against this international human right previously affirmed by Congress. Let US overturn such a ruling and regain being on the right … Continue reading →

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POEM: Mustering Up, The Least

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Top Pun

This poem is my answer to the false White “Christian” ethnonationalists who have been the dark heart of anti-refugee and anti-immigrant efforts among US for many generations. The U.S. Supreme Court issued two devastating opinions eviscerating the international human right … Continue reading →

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POEM: Mercy Me

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Top Pun

Practicing compassion on my enemies is the most direct route to rooting out enmity in my heart… Mercy Me Mercy soully peered to me When I got winned Of mercy for my enemy Then, like a dove Or bettor fly … Continue reading →

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POEM: The Littlest People

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Top Pun

Here is a poem about the unseen and unheard masses of people, ignored by oversized people… The Littlest People There are masses of little people Whose scene is obstructed By those who possess Such a little peephole Through and threw … Continue reading →

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