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.

Discussions (1779)

Steve West's Discussions

Ode to a Piece of Lint #5

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 1 Dec 23

Oh piece of lint, Small and gray, Floating from above, Please don't go away. Land on my shoulder, Or on my head. I will take care of you And put you to bed. Oh piece of lint. Gray and small, You are here to stay A friend to...

lint

humor

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George Santos Bye Bye

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 1 Dec 23

We won't miss George Santos. Not one little bit. He was a conman, liar, conniver, and hypocrite. He ripped off everyone. His life was full of lies. He was detestable by his constituents, and much despised. So long George Santos....

george santos

liar

politician

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Rage (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 2 Dec 22

Upset over the future. Upset over the past. Upset over the people That talk through their ass. Upset with the haters. Upset with the fools. Upset with the losers That have nothing to lose. Upset with the schemers. Upset with the...

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Sign Crazy

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

Signs, signs, signs, Everywhere there are signs. Stop, go, wait, Don't be late. Walk, run, dance. Go ahead and take a chance. Danger, safety, caution ahead. Don't walk on the grass. Walk on the pavement instead. Look up, look...

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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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New Years Resolution (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 28 Dec 21

New Year is coming. Time to make a resolution stick. But what shall I resolve to do? Better think of one quick. I promise not to procrastinate. On second thought, no way. I promise to go on a diet. Nah, I've tried it and went...

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The Monster in the Closet

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 27 Dec 21

There's a monster in the closet. He's green, slimy, and long. There's a monster in the closet. Who is getting high from a bong. There's a monster in the closet. He's as high as a kite. There's a monster in the closet. He's about...

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The Nothing Poem

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 27 Dec 21

Nothing to say. Nothing to do. Nothing to think about. Nothing to lose. Nothing is right. Nothing is wrong. Nothing is the verse. Of this nothing song. Nothing is everything. Nothing is not. Nothing is sitting In the nothing...

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Frozen

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 26 Nov 21

The wind blows briskly. The temperature nose dives. I feel like a frozen Popsicle. It's cold outside. The snow starts to fall. It lands on my hat and toes. My nose is turning red. That's how the story goes. My mustache is...

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Sweet Love

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 25 Nov 21

Sweet love, Tender love, Romance is in the air. Sweet love, Tender love, Love beyond compare. Sweet love, Tender love, Heartfelt and sincere. Sweet love, Tender love, Yes I love you dear.

love

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The Three Stooges

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 24 Nov 21

Larry, Moe, and Curly, Gave us lots of yucks. Larry, Moe, and Curly, Three Stooges out of luck. Their wacky situations Made us laugh, and laugh, and laugh. And who else wears clothes When taking a shower or bath? Three...

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Ode to a Piece of Lint #4

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 22 Nov 21

Oh lint thy is so pretty. You float into the air. Your gray matter is fluffy. You land into my hair. You stay calm until the rain, And then you turn all wet. Oh piece of lint I'm sorry You appear to be upset. You're stuck into...

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2 people

Bouncing Ball (A Poem)

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 12 Nov 21

Bouncing ball, Way up high, Bouncing ball, Reach for the sky. Bouncing on the table. Bouncing on the floor. Bouncing on the ceiling. Bouncing on the door. Bouncing on the patio. Bouncing on the fence. Bouncing, bouncing,...

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I Write for Fun

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 10 Nov 21

I write for fun and not for money. I like to make people laugh. I like to make people think. I like to make people look at the simple things in life as well as the complex issues of the day. Writing sparks creativity. Writing lets...

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The Poor Duck

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 9 Nov 21

Little duck, little duck, Be careful where you go. Little duck, little duck, Oh no, look out below. An Acme anvil's falling from the sky. Little duck, please don't die. Avoid the anvil before it lands And buries you in the...

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Nonsense

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 9 Nov 21

Turkey Tubby looked around. Turkey Tubby made no sound. Farmer Jack had an ax. He planned a silent turkey attack. Turkey Tubby was no fool. He saw Farmer Jack And knew what to do. Turkey Tubby leaped up at Jack. The withered...

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Winter's Howl

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 8 Nov 21

Icy stares into the wind, Frosty silence fills the air. Time to bundle up tightly As the relentless cold entices despair. Howling, screaming, brewing chills. Winter's grasp is firm. Better get inside the house To escape from the...

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The Three Stooges Made Us Laugh

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 7 Nov 21

The Three Stooges made us laugh. They made fun of society and the world around them. They were knuckleheads, but they were our knuckleheads. Larry, Moe, and Curly were the mainstay with Shemp and Joe coming later. Okay, physical...

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Smile

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 7 Nov 21

Smile brightly, Feel good about yourself, Enjoy your friends one and all. Smile brightly, Bring joy and share your heart, Your day will shine as brightly as the sun. Smile brightly, Don't let your downs get in your way, The...

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Money Woes

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 6 Nov 21

Oh me, oh my, I'm just a poor guy. I can't afford new clothes. I wear a worn out tie. My shoes have holes In their soles. My shirts are torn. I feel very sad. I look so forlorn. Yes, money woes Will really get you down. All...

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