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").

Dawn

Stella heard the hurdy gurdy sound,in the throng of a city street.Thick accents speaking softly uponchurch steps up ahead and thegrone of homeless..

© Melvina Germain

Darkness

I'm drowning in sorrowsurely this is the endan infinite splash of uglyhas become my falsehood friendMy mouth is shutmy tongue is sorenow leave me..

© Melvina Germain

Dark Tower

An entourage files, sheep of our land,led by silver leashes in soiled hands.Thoughtfulness, honour and compassion never appeared.Drained and bitter..

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Dark

Barbarism is on the riseearth animals in human formneed not wear a disguisewhat flavour doth the mind digestin the aftermath of a dark human's..

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Danny

Waiting patiently, the trains whistle blows.Afraid, nervous, what if he doesn’t show.My life, my love, please be there,I’ve waited so long, shed many..

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Dancing Thoughts Haiku

My thoughts resemblefeathers dancing in the windwhere must I beginWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.13/15

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Dancing Pen

The morning sunfinds its way into a room,capturing a couplenewly engaged in an act so vivid,my pen danced off the page.I’ll never again intrudeon..

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Dancing At The Ball

The ballroom graced with ladies of beauty,and handsome debonair men.Swishing of gowns to and fro broughtlife to this hall once again..Young ladies..

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Cut...! ! !

The greed of evil place its mighty finger,stir the pot, circulate the mould.Watch the tainted bodies float the sea,disfigured, bloating...a..

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Crystal Clear

Crocodile tears, dry as a boneA rich man laughsA poor man moansCrisp and clean, west side dreamsShadows dance, paupers screamEastside Blues, amplify..

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Cry, Cry, Cry-Let Me Take Your Hand

Somebody, tell me what to dowhen I’m feeling down and oh so blue.Ya know I’ll cry me a river, baby, oh yeahcry me a river, right over you.There ain’t..

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Cry Of The Sick

Suffering…the hum drum sound ofcold..blue…hospital corridors.Echoes of pain…strain…crying out……writhing…exhausted…depressed.’Frustration in the..

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Cry For Peace

Cry For PeaceWe raise our children, do our best to teach them right from wrong. Instil in their minds that violence is not the answer. We protect..

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Crossroad

At a crossroad in my life,hanging on the threshold of hope.I cling to a silken thread,and fear I can not cope.Written by: Melvina GermainDate: July..

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Crack Baby

Pregnant again she confides in a friend.No where to go, no one will take her in.Walking the streets in the dark of night.Hiding in alleys, trying to..

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Covered

I looked to the Northwhat did I seethree beautiful Angelslooking back at me.Their eyes were like crystals,with wings of a dove.Blessed I'amto be..

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Cosmic Blessing

Ascend thy peace and swell of calm,thou seest azure blue, a celestial hue.With pale silver streaks surreal,Suspended I rest in a celestial field.The..

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Conscience Revelation

Conscience RevelationOne may slaughter the scripture and manipulate word and phrase.But the truth hibernates in the fire, and the flame burns deep..

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Conscience

An inner voice, whispers of the Lord.A reminder of right and wrong.Delivering an inner warning of theconsequence. Offering up a choice,with sound..

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Congratulations

Happy tears, smiles and jubilationthat's how I'm feeling todayno one can touch this essenceno one can take it awayI'm holding my hands against my..

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Come Play With Me

I’m skipping beneath the sun,Double dutch is so much fun.Laughing and screaming out loud,Oh it’s like bouncing on a cloud.Today is the best day, I’ve..

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Cocoo & Okra Plus (A Food Poem) Dedicated To Vaclav

My friend from the West Indies invited meover for a hot dinner. O I was happy, it's coldstill ya know out here in Calgary, Alberta. Weget more than..

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Cocoo & Okra

Cocoo & Cocoo & OkraMy friend from the West Indies invited meover for a hot dinner. O I was happy, it's coldstill ya know out here in..

© Melvina Germain

City In Pain

Sadness reigns in senseless crime as we openour eyes and wonder why so many cross the line.My tears flow like rain, realizing my brothers andsisters..

© Melvina Germain

Christmas Eve

Tis Christmas Eve with all the splendor ofChristmas lights gleaming through crystalGlasses placed strategically among clustersOf soft white cotton..

© Melvina Germain