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Classic poem of the day

Let the Arab courser go
Headlong on the silent foe;
Their plumes may shine like mountain snow,
Like fire their iron tubes may glow,
Their cannon death on death may throw,
Their pomp, their pride, their strength, we know,
But—let the Arab courser go.

The Arab horse is free and bold,
His blood is noble from of old,
Through dams, and sires, many a one,
Up to the steed of Solomon.
He needs no spur to rouse his ire,
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Member poem of the day

Gilt-edge first light visions  greet
zestful  horde in trendy street

Luscious coffee bouncing bean
sets alight a dormant scene

Pumpkin seeds dot  fresh  brown  toast
eager staff cool vibrant host

Ghetto blasters rock and blare
raucous voices au contraire

Backbeat sold  on  grey stone  curb
manic newsstand with the blurb

Toil worn  riser half asleep
speed bump ...

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