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").
When Love Is True
There be no boundaries in Love,for it's dimensions are infiniteas space and what lies beyond it,despite when its path be questionedby times of..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Oh! Those Days Of Black 'n White Cookies At Morelli's Kitchen In The Early Morning.
I'm Remembering the day'swe'd eat black and white cookies,the size of pie-plates,my best friend and me,early dawn bakedin the old world kitchenof..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Unfortunately, Love Doesn't Work That Way At 15!
I was only fifteen,I still remember her wordsthat tore through my Heart,ostensibly for light years,but in truth, for several months.'I don't love you..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
In This Autumn Of The Year - (Rv-Rp)
In this Autumn of the year ther' be imageDivinité illustrés....Oui, l'utopie du Poète.Flecks and shades, a bleeding hued sprayOf Summer's..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Love Is Love Is Love { A Valentine } (Rep)
_________Author's Prologue____________Originally written for my (then) 12 year old daughteron her challenge for me to write a rhyming poem inless..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
When Mirrors Cross Your Eyes
When Mirrors Cross Your EyesWhat has happened to you?Your hourglass, weightless -of sand, grain, and Life;so obvious, your changes,and the impact..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
While You Were Asleep { Ariels Wake}
I watch you as you sleep,Feel a warming breeze pass your cold, still lips;An essence of florals, and my eyes affix,On the bleeding heart draped upon..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
The Mystery And Indifference At Evers Creek
At Evers Creek, behind the redwood barn,a mystery still travels on by near and far,like the rush and rip of the Creeks dark hole,as it did the night..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
The Light Of Deity...
Where were you when the Maple trees died?Where were you when their leaves fell and dried?Where were you when Nature's Mother's just sighed,With a..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Movement In Black
Simon makes it all come together, perfectly,placing antiques 'n curio's on dusted black shelves,window-sil ledges with geometric widgets,navigating..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Black Autumn { For My Silent Mentor Edgar Allan Poe}...
Comes the cold, black, Death of Autumn,harbouring its' pique on naked limb;stirring damp, feral windsto the hawking, stalking,insidious..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
A Walk To The Cemetery To Visit Some Friends
I'm taking a walk to the cemetery this morning,be back before noontime for crumpets and tea.I have two friends who died not so long ago;they were..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Emeralds And Black Diamonds...
Lie down lass, with me, in sage green meadowsYour blouse flouncing open, in the teasing breezeThe meadows, feel so cotton, this time of yearCome lay..
© Frank James Ryan Jr.
Don’t Kill My Planet
A time will come when it’s too late.A time we kill, we fumigate.We had our chances to change our ways.To enjoy, clear, beautiful days.Now much time..
© Melvina Germain
Do You Love Me
Do you love me?Do you see eyes of diamonds when you look at me?Do you feel me when the wind blows,or want me when the rain touches your skin?Do you..
© Melvina Germain
Dismissed By The Young
Walking with a younger person, alive and well.Dismissed by others as they stand to talk a spell.All questions directed to the young person’s..
© Melvina Germain
Dick
Dick...a sweetheart who helps create miracles,there are times though when he can be quitehysterical.Sometimes Dick is just a little too greedy..
© Melvina Germain
Determined To Rise Again
No benevolence befell the poor and defeated,nor recognized great gifts and minds of many.Hidden history reigned, ruled those at the helm.Credit not..
© Melvina Germain
Deceived And Quietly Blessed
How clearly brought a rumour or twobeneath the boughs of a secret tree,where love and sin put forth its rage,clapping hands within an orchestra's..
© Melvina Germain
Deceived
Ciquain (3) American formDeceivedLoverIllusioned webFostered pain nothing gainedArrogance flood innocent dreamsLiarWritten by: Melvina GermainDate:..
© Melvina Germain
Deathy Mould
Cry out, scream, regurgitatethat longing for a world of peace.We'll die, rise up, come back again,and observe violence has yet to cease.How long does..
© Melvina Germain
Death's Destiny Haiku
Pin pricked rain dropsdecayed in a time long agoshe died a cold deathWritten by: Melvina GermainDate Nov.13/2015
© Melvina Germain
Death On The Prairies
Running along the desolate highway.Tiny feet carrying them faster and faster.Eyes bulging, while forging ahead,never looking back.The prairie dogs..
© Melvina Germain
Death Of A Slave Girl
Crying out in the night writhing in pain.Master walks in with looks of disdain.Quiet yourself girl he warns with a look.whip in hand, rope ore a..
© Melvina Germain
Deadly Escape
You cry out in the night of blue,when saints and demons call your name.When fire reigns in the midnight pain,confusion departs and comes back..
© Melvina Germain