Section: «Poems»
Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings:
artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.);
a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").
Remembering Puebla
In nineteen sixty-two, or so the tale goes,A small army stood where the river flows.Against great odds, they fought with might,And brought their..
© Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta of Culture
Tacos, enchiladas, and flavors so sweet,Music and laughter fill every street.Mariachi bands play loud and strong,As everyone joins the festive..
© Cinco de Mayo
A Day of History and Pride
Long ago, in Mexico’s land,The soldiers fought and made a stand.Against the French, they held their ground,A story of courage that still resounds.Now..
© Cinco de Mayo
The Spirit of Cinco de Mayo
On Puebla’s hills so long ago,Brave hearts stood firm against the foe.Though outnumbered, they did not sway,And victory came on that fateful..
© Cinco de Mayo
May the Force Be
May the Force be calm and clear,In every doubt, in every fear.Not just a phrase, but a belief,In strength, in truth, in sweet relief.This Star Wars..
© Star Wars Day
A New Hope, Again
Each age finds hope in ancient tales,Where courage lifts and fear still fails.The stars may fade, the ships may fall,But hope remains the strongest..
© Star Wars Day
Legacy of Stars
Generations pass, yet still we hearThe hum of hope, both far and near.A saga told in cosmic flame,Yet speaks to us all just the same.Star Wars Day..
© Star Wars Day
Balance
Between the dark and blazing light,We choose our path, we choose our fight.The Force responds to heart and will,To calm resolve, to spirit still.May..
© Star Wars Day
Echoes of a Galaxy
Blades of light and distant stars,Heroes shaped by unseen scars.From desert sands to endless night,A journey born of hope and fight.On Star Wars..
© Star Wars Day
The Force Within
Not just in space, not just in lore,The Force is choice, and something more.A quiet strength, a steady flame,That calls us all to rise the same.Star..
© Star Wars Day
“May the Fourth”
In distant stars, a story lives,Of hope the galaxy still gives.A simple choice, a noble stand,Light and shadow hand in hand.On May the Fourth, we..
© Star Wars Day
Integrity
Integrity has quiet might,It does not shout, yet stands upright.It speaks the truth, though voices shake,For conscience’ calm it will not break.On..
© Honesty Day
“The Honest Choice”
Between the easy lie and truth,We choose our path, renew our youth.For truth may ask for strength and care,But builds a life that’s clean and..
© Honesty Day
“Living in the Light”
To live in truth is not to boast,But walk a path we value most.With open hands and steady feet,Where heart and word in harmony meet.No shadow follows..
© Honesty Day
“Clear Words”
Honest words are clear and kind,They free the heart and calm the mind.No twisted tales, no hidden lies,Just open thoughts and steady eyes.When truth..
© Honesty Day
“The Weight of Truth”
Truth walks softly, yet stands tall,A quiet voice that guides us all.It needs no mask, no clever play,It lights the honest, simple way.Though truth..
© Honesty Day
The Khaki Boys Who Were Not At The Front
Oh! it is not just the men who face the guns,Not the fighters at the Front alone, to-dayWho will bring the longed-for close to the bloody fray, for..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Kettle
There’s many a house of grandeur,With turret, tower and dome,That knows not peace or comfort,And does not prove a home.I do not ask for splendourTo..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Jealous Gods
Oh life is wonderful,' she said,'And all my world is bright;Can Paradise show fairer skies,Or more effulgent light?'(Speak lower, lower, mortal..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Island Of Endless Play
Said Willie to Tom 'Let us hie awayTo the wonderful Island of Endless Play.It lies off the border of 'No School Land'And abounds with pleasures, I..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Hour
This is the world's stupendous hourThe supreme moment for the raceTo see the emptiness of power,The worthlessness of wealth and place,To see the..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Hen's Complaint
Beside an incubator stoodThe would-be mother of a brood.With drooping wings and nodding head,These are the clucked-out words she said:'O, vile..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Hammock's Complaint
Who thinks how desolate and strangeTo me must seem the autumn's change,When housed in attic or in chest,A lonely and unwilling guest,I lie through..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Gossips
A rose in my garden, the sweetest and fairest,Was hanging her head through the long golden hours;And early one morning I saw her tears falling,And..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Girl Of The U.S.A.
Oh! the maidens of France are certainly fine,And I think every fellow will stateThat the 'what-you-may-call-it' coiffured wayThey put up their hair..
© Ella Wheeler Wilcox