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").

(680) Love (Acrostic) No.1

Living in a blissful, happy state,Over the rainbow, my true love waits.Vibrant, strong, yet tender to touch.Elegant she stands, I love her so..

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(679) Fingers In The Pie (Children’s Poem)

Sitting on a windows ledgeon a warm summers day,sat a pie waiting to coolbefore the break of noon.Along came little Kellywith a sniffer oh so keen.He..

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(677) Welcome Back

Love is foreverLust is a pleasureSelf Cultivation is niceCompassion is a mustFriendship is a giftBelief is crucialHate is restrictedIf you still want..

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(676) What Children Worry About

MommyMommy, mommywhat’s going on in the world today?Mommy am I going to be OK?I heard some kids were wearing bombsand blowing people up..Mommy their..

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(672) Personal Overview-Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many years ago in the early 80’s, my life was about to encounter an abrupt change. I was happily enjoying all the things that were going on in my..

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(670) A Prayer For David Harris

Father God, I come to you again this morning to ask for yourhelp. Lord one of poem hunters precious writers David Harrisis in a hospital bed after..

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(620) Menopause-A Change Of Life

Oh my it’s blistering hot. please, please stop.I feel like I’m standing over a steaming pot.Beads of sweat pouring down my face,Inopportune times..

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(617) No Train Fare

I slapped my hand against its body,feeling the cold touch of steel beneath my fingers.An electrifying rush swept through meas I reminisced of years..

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(616) Depresslion (Acrostic)

Deep in the darkest part of your heartEvery beat seems to be a trying slow startPride and victory have no place hereReasonable thoughts are placed on..

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(613) Rest Pussycat Rest (Haiku)

Tiger lay sleepingGarden filled with baby's breathPillowed treasured catWritten: August 27/2006

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(611) Eye Of God

Gazing into multi colored irridescent sky,cloud formations shift, creating silhouette shrouds.Divinity shows its place in the holy picture ofChrist..

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(610) An Old Friend-Lost Not Forgotten

An elderly hobo,digs deep in barrels of refuse.Dining on last evenings cuisine.Eyes racing from side to side,chewing as if there’s no tomorrow.Hands..

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(609) Betrayed Trust

I found a damsel in distressWearing a tattered torn aqua dresstears flowed sadly down her faceShe was a picture of beauty and graceI held her close..

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(607) Caught In The Act

You took me by surprise, when you picked me up.Massaging my neck with such gentle strokes.You moved your hands so softly,Slowly caressing my cool..

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(604) Save Them Father

Father you are always on my mind, I love you Father and trustin you with all my heart. I have no questions for your decisions,my faith is strong and..

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(603) Oh Precious Love

I saw him sitting across the room,knowing a meeting must happen soon.I stood up and slowly walked toward him,a little nervous, sipping my glass of..

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(602) She’s A Mean Old Cold Machine

She is my life, she is my lady,I do my best to visit her daily.She doesn’t have awesome lips,or gorgeous swaying voluptuous hips.I stand and wait for..

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(601) Passing Through

At the end of the tunnel lies the brightest of lights.I hear the voices calling my name.Come—it’s time— it’s time for you.Come -my darling-you paid..

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(590) Breaking News-Act Of God (Haiku)

Hailstones fiercely hitRoofs of homes take huge beatingMany fear act of GodWritten: Oct.15/06

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(580) Nestled Upon The Shore (Fantasy Poem)

Oh beauty, beauty, what do you seek?Adrift you come to take a peak.Tis June the month you do embark,I long to see your body stark.Fair mermaid of the..

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(569) Whipping Cancer The Old Fashioned Way

We all have Cancer cells, of that I’m sure you know,but there is a way to keep them from growing fast or slow.Cancer is an enemy we don’t want to..

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(568) A Created Memory

Walking barefoot in the sandbasking in the early morning sun,I felt at peace with the stillness ofa quiet Sunday. Enjoying my surroundingsand the..

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(567) A Prayer For The Different People

Father today I want to pray for all the different people in the world. People that may not be the best looking, or have eyes that bulge, teeth that..

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(565) Walk Away-Please Don’t Stay

You don’t know whom you’re dealing with,when you start to mess with me.I’m your worst enemy, with me you’ll never be free.I’ll chew you up, spit you..

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(563) An Awesome View

It was a cool night with a slight drizzle in the air.I stood at the hilltop and was in awe while standing there.In the distance a rainbow formed..

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