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Poems written by the Typewriter Rodeo about all matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.

Seasonal Décor

Some folks mark the seasons by changing out the wreath on the front door or pulling out different colored lights or other decorations. That was the in...
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Autumn In Texas

The weather is cooler — a little bit. The decorations are going up and football season is in full swing. But what are the other tell-tale signs of a T...
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Why, Jerry?

With new census numbers finally available, lawmakers are drawing new maps for political representation. It’s no surprise that those with the pen seem ...
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Twitter

Social media can be an escape — a place to share wins and cat photos. It can also be a place where bullying runs rampant, misinformation is spread, an...
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Climate Change

The visible evidence of climate change and the studies about its dire long-term impacts can be overwhelming. That was the inspiration for this Typewri...
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Getting Older

Though its effects can feel less than glamorous at times, getting older is a privilege. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The id...
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The Best Therapy

How many times have begun a sentence with “it’s been a tough year” — or year and a half…? For some folks, the saving grace has been an animal friend —...
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The COVID Coaster

The so-called “waves” of the COVID-19 pandemic look similar to the ride of a roller coaster — but it’s not a ride anyone is enjoying. That was the ins...
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Pups

From the pandemic to the winter freeze to the political divisions and societal reckonings, it’s been a challenging period on so many fronts. The inspi...
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How To Words Now

Navigating the pandemic has been hard all along. But, now, life circumstances are calling some of us to in-person socialization for the first time in ...
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