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Rated: E · Poetry · Biographical · #2311471
Upon reading Huckleberry Fin I was inspired to write such a poem to the great writer.
In a realm where tales unfold, I shall wander through the pages old,
With quill in hand and heart afire, I'll spin a yarn that shall inspire,
A master of wit, with secrets profound, I'll wear Mark Twain's hat, so proudly crowned.

In sleepy towns along the river's bend, where laughter and mischief intertwine,
I'll paint a scene of friendships true, beneath the Mississippi's radiant blue.
From innocence to wisdom, a boy shall grow, through adventures vast, his spirit shall flow,
A Huckleberry soul, unbound and free, sailing upon the currents of destiny.

Oh, Tom Sawyer, rascal wild, with mischief woven in every smile,
From whitewashed fences to hidden caves, you lead us through tales that forever waives,
The shackles of conformity, and the ordinary humdrum days we see,
With your mischievous charm, dear Tom, you teach us how to seize the sun.

But deeper still, within these tales, lies Mark Twain's voice, in all his brilliance unveiled,
A touch of satire, a hint of scorn, exposing society's follies worn.
Through Huck's journey, an echo rings, confronting prejudices and broken wings,
In the heart of the South, in troubled days, Twain spoke of injustice in myriad ways.

From the poetic prose that captured a land, to the biting wit that made us stand,
Mark Twain, you teased and prodded our minds, revealing truths that we often find,
In humor, irony, and layers unbound, your words stirred souls, the world around.

So let us carry on this cherished tale, this Mark Twain legacy that shall never fail,
To entertain, to provoke, to stir, with words that dance and emotions incur,
For in each line that lies within my pen, I pay homage to Twain, that great man,
And I hope my verses, in his spirit, shall speak, touching hearts and souls so deep.
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