Tom Zart Poems

Dr. King, one of the most influential black leaders
Was born to a minister and a teacher of school.
Educated to where he earned his P.H.D.
Becoming a pastor marching against what was unfair and cruel.
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The drought that parched our lower 48 states
Cut US corn harvest by near 40 bushels an acre.
Subsidized crop insurance helped save the day
As stored grain was provided to the farmer and baker.
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LOVE

No rope or cable can hold so tight
What love can do with twine.
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The stands are full of eager fans
Who say, we're paid too much money!
But if they would put our suits on
They'd find football isn't funny.
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Darling I love you with all of my heart and soul
Much more than any of God's blessings on Earth.
It's hard to believe Heaven planned it this way
For your love for me is far beyond my worth.
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SEX

Where would we be without sex
Like coffee minus the sugar and cream.
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I'm a poet for the Lord
Who created all I love.
A blind man riding a fast horse
Fulfilled by my Father above.
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No rope or cable can hold so tight
What love can do with twine.
No kiss can taste so bittersweet
As the one which captures our mind.
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GOD'S TEST OF HEARTS

The shameless hunger for power, wealth and revenge
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent to their door.
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World War-I gave us the flyboys
Who flew by the seat of their pants.
Many would never return from war
While others survived by chance.
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