Steve West

@zebra2222 (5268)

United States • Age 72

Joined myLot 17 years ago

I work as a para educator in a public school. I have written online for several years. I have also participated in various discussion groups.

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The Plagues

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 31 Mar 22

Pharaoh, Pharaoh, listen to me Pharaoh, Pharaoh, Pharaoh, let my people go. Moses, Moses, here what I say. The Hebrews will not go free today. No, No, No, leave me now. Moses, Moses, don't have a cow. Pharaoh, Pharaoh, water...

passover

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Steve West Comes around the same time, but usually before Easter.

31 Mar 22

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Toilet Paper (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 16 Mar 20

Oh where, oh where did all the toilet paper go? I can't find anywhere. I just see no, no, no. Not in the grocery store. Not in the drug store too. It seems to have vanished. I cry boo hoo! I must find it soon. The crisis is...

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Steve West You're welcome. I'm doing it for the fun. Not the money.

16 Mar 20

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Math Wizard

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 28 Apr 19

I'm not a math wizard. I'm not a math geek. I don't think of numbers When I am going to sleep. Equations make my head spin In a dozen different directions. I need to get away from angles For my personal protection. Theorems...

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Steve West Thank you for liking my poem.

28 Apr 19

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The Dragon Ate My Pillow

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 25 Feb 19

The dragon ate my pillow. The dragon chewed on my leg. The dragon drank some coffee. The dragon's name is Meg. The dragon has curly hair. This is very strange to me. The dragon likes to snorkle In the middle of the sea. Meg is...

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Steve West It can be for children or adults.

26 Feb 19

Hair (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 25 Feb 19

Long hair, Short hair, Curly, wavy, straight hair. No hair, In despair, What happened to all my hair. Bald hair, That doesn't make sense. Can I have some hair To rent?

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Steve West I used to have brown hair. Age turns it gray. Oh well. Thanks for the comment.

26 Feb 19

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The Dragon Ate My Pillow

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 25 Feb 19

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Steve West Yes, I wrote this. It took me about 10 minutes. I like to write poetry. I've been doing it for some time.

26 Feb 19

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The Tale of Benjamin Pig

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 25 Feb 19

Benjamin Pig was relaxing on his porch while sipping a cup of coffee. A girl with bright blonde hair approached Benjamin and said, "Hi, my name is Goldilocks. May you spend the night in your home. I'm so tired. I was just at...

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Steve West Thank you. It's a ongoing story that involves the adventures of Goldilocks. Glad you liked it.

25 Feb 19

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The Three Bears (A Revised Story)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 24 Feb 19

Once upon a time there were three bears who lived in a quaint, little cabin. One day, Papa bear said, "Let's go into the woods and gather nuts and berries." Mama bear and Baby bear agreed. So they left the house without even...

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Steve West Thank you for reading my story. Benjamin Pig will be written soon.

24 Feb 19

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The Wind

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 24 Feb 19

The wind is howling. The trees are swaying. The traffic lights are flying. The homes are shaking. The electricity is blinking. The signs are crying. Winter's blast is a Bomb.

wind

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Steve West Thank you for the compliment.

24 Feb 19

Oh!

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 26 Jan 19

Oh no! Oh yes! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh yes! Oh yes! Oh yes! But why? I don't know. I can't remember. I'm at a loss. Oh no! Now you know!

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Steve West Thank you for the compliment.

26 Jan 19

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Nonsense!

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 26 Jan 19

Utter nonsense! It makes no sense! Why does a cow wear a dress? Why does a giraffe make such a mess? Why does a turkey bake in the sun? Why does a snake decide to run? Why does a dog bark at a pig? Why does a gorilla wear a...

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Steve West I'm glad that you got a chuckle out of it.

26 Jan 19

Bob the Bagel

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 15 Jan 19

Bob the Bagel was a jolly, delightful bagel. He enjoyed telling jokes and being friends with everyone. One day, Bob met Suzie Schmear at The Deli Delight Dance. "Hello. My name is Bob the Bagel. You are very pretty. Would...

humor

story

bagel

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Steve West It was my own creation. I just wish other people would read it.

16 Jan 19

Frankenstein Wears Doggy Underwear

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 1 Nov 18

Frankenstein wears doggy underwear. Have you seen it? Do you care? Frankenstein wears Mickey Mouse ears. Have you seen it? Is he sincere? Frankenstein wears big, floppy shoes. Have you seen it? Are they red, white, and...

frankenstein

witty

humor

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Steve West Yes, it is complete nonsense.

1 Nov 18

Puppet Show

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 31 Oct 18

Putting on a puppet show is a lot of fun. I have a variety of puppets to choose from. All my puppets are animals. I have a variety of voices to go with the puppets. I try to make sure that each puppet has its own distinct...

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Steve West I have made puppets get into arguments with one another while I add to the conversation. Actually, I try to make my puppets relevant and absurd at the same time. It makes for a lot of entertaining situations.

1 Nov 18

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Lunch Bag (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 28 Oct 18

I have a lunch bag in my hand. I also have a bag of sand. Now sand doesn't belong In my lunch bag. Sand has a grainy taste. Oh please don't put sand in my lunch bag. It would be a terrible disgrace. Put a sandwich in my lunch...

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Steve West This poem was meant to be light and whimsical. Glad you liked it.

28 Oct 18

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Vote!

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 28 Oct 18

Vote on November 6. Don't sit around and mope. Time to take away hate and despair. Replace it with friendship and hope. Let everyone know that bigotry Is not the American Way. Vote on November 6, And let freedom make its stand...

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Steve West I just want everyone to vote. This is a big election.

28 Oct 18

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The Snurff (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 27 Aug 18

The Snurff is golden green. He wears a cap of blue and red stripes. He likes to dine on chestnuts While marveling at his pipes. The Snurff whistles daily. He can be heard from miles around. His favorite pet is a Nozzle Doog Which...

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Steve West The Snurff is made up. It's not the same as a Smurf. It is unique in character.

28 Aug 18

Buns (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 28 Jul 18

Hard buns, Soft buns, Round buns, Flat buns, Buns of egg, Buns of wheat, Buns of sesame, A delightful treat. Buns for hamburgers, Buns for chicken, Buns for hot dogs, Finger lickin'. Buns that are cinnamon, A tasty treat, Buns...

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Steve West I thought the last stanza would get the laugh. Thanks for your comment.

28 Jul 18

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Okay (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 30 Jun 18

Okay, you can do it. Okay, go right ahead. Okay, get married. You wish I were dead. Okay, you don't want my advice. Okay, don't even ask. But if you're looking for a loan, I'm a little short on cash. Okay, don't worry. Debt...

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Steve West Sometimes the simplest poems are the most meaningful. Thanks for the compliment.

1 Jul 18

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You Know (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 30 Jun 18

You know what I mean? You know what I say? You know that I'm not Just going away? You know where I'm at? You know how I feel? You know that I have Sex appeal? You know right from wrong? You know that this is the end? You know...

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Steve West Probably one of the first writers to ever write a poem about You Know.

30 Jun 18

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