by Geoffrey Brewer |
Categories:
life, nature,
SONNET FOR WINDS OF CHANGE
Cross cirrus sky swift brush strokes paint mares' tails
Tree tops are in restless susurration,
While cumbrous clouds traverse in vapour trails
Mead grass is fanned in wild undulation
Lake face whipped to agitated motion
Plumes roughed, wildfowl voyage with discretion
Gulls in-land tell of wild storms on ocean
All braced to face nature's bare aggression
When young I chose such rugged medium
Deplored the concept then of perfect peace
Such state suggested endless tedium
Hazard preferred to slow drawn out release
While I now sometimes seek respite from strife
I yet love winds that change, give breath to life
by Michael Jordan |
Categories:
life, wifewords, heart, heart, me,
I rode upon a crystal dove
Straight into the arms of love
Offered up my heart and soul
Every man should have a goal
I have found honor in my life
I respect and adore my wife
For her these words are true
I am the thing’s I say and do
To open the lock turn the key
Take a look up inside of me
For I have nothing left to hide
Love has helped me find pride
As for my life these words are true
I’m proud my heart belongs to you
Brian suggested I should try a
Free Form Sonnet - Written for
my wife Antoinette - Her love
transformed me into the man
I am today - I'm very proud
and very lucky to hold her heart
by Jack Ellison |
Categories:
humorous, image,
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
From the mystical world of the Astrology
I'm generous, strong and warmhearted
That's if you believe in symbology
Not making this up, check it out
Masculine, positive and extroverted
If I listen too carefully, my head will swell
Which should definitely be averted
My wife suggested widening the doorways
Or I might severely injure my brain
Methinks my honey's being a bit facetious
But I love her a bunch just the same
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
Just a fun loving guy who enjoys life
They also say I'm very broad-minded
Love broads but don't tell my wife!
© Jack Ellison 2014
by Cindi Rockwell |
Categories:
crazy, funny, humorous,
I don't know who you really are, but I love the things you mutter!
Like, "Eat more chocolate! Fat is in! That biscuit needs more butter!"
You said the limit is "Suggested speed. Just hit the pedal harder."
You tell me to just let one rip then accuse another farter!
I almost passed on expensive shoes that looked and fit just great,
Because my account was overdrawn! Thank God you set me straight!
And as I sit here penning this, I love you more than ever.
You were right, I feel so good, having killed my boyfriend Trevor!
by Victor Buhagiar |
Categories:
appreciation, love,
Summer blazed high as the sun reached its peak.
Her rosy red cheeks were truly unique.
I fell in step as we reached the beach
She changed in a bikini, I was bereft of speech.
I suggested a powerful sun lotion to screen the rays.
She could be sore for days and days.
How enchanting to see her frolic among the waves!
Or swim powerfully towards the dark caves.
We kissed ardently, no one could see.
How elated I felt and how free.
Back at the beach we dressed and walked in the shade
Under the parasol for all to see, our promises were made.
by Jack Ellison |
Categories:
funny,
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
From the mystical world of the Astrology
I'm generous, strong and warmhearted
That's if you believe in symbology
Not making this up, check it out
Masculine, positive and extroverted
If I listen too carefully, my head will swell
Which should definitely be averted
My wife suggested widening the doorways
Or I might severely injure my brain
Methinks my honey's being a bit facetious
But I love her a bunch just the same
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
Just a fun loving guy who enjoys life
They also say I'm very broad-minded
Love broads but don't tell my wife!
by Marty Owens |
Categories:
food, nature
Wrote this because my wife and I both love dill pickles and eat one before bedtime most
every night.
Haiku:
Cucumber on vine,
Pack them, process them, spice them
Birth of a pickle.
Here's another version that I like also. Second line was suggested to me by Tim Ryerson so
thank you Tim:
Cucumber on vine,
Plucked and peeled, sliced up and dilled...
Birth of a pickle.
Free Verse:
Cucumber patiently growing on vine
Plucked, processed with Mother Nature's abundant spices.
Viola, birth of a dill pickle, Heaven!
by Courtney Hubbert |
Categories:
baby, birth, body, life, miracle, truth, women,
A labor of love
Frequent contractions
Bloody show appears
Belly and back pain
Her water breaks now
The baby drops
Loosened-up joints
Cervix dilates
Cramps are intense
Nauseous mom
Start the drugs
Feeling great
Bear down
Push out
Birth
May 18, 2022
**Side note: John Gondolf read my first Diminished Hexaverse poem about the end of life (Finis Vitae) and suggested that I write one about the beginning of life. Thank you for the wonderful tip John. I'm always up for an intriguing challenge.
by Wilma Neels |
Categories:
hope, lost love,
I didn't think of you today,
I must be getting better
I didn't listen to "our song" today
I found one with a better meaning
I am not forgetting you
just finding a place where I can breathe
just like you suggested
remember you said,
smile for me forget the tears
it will make you feel less guilty?
that is exactly what I did
I found a smile if only for a while
I guess it’s better than nothing
©040520121950
by Robert Pettit |
Categories:
anniversary, love,
We have had both gladness and tears along the way.
I was so happy that you decided to stay.
I want this to be the best night for you and me.
This was a great idea for our anniversary.
You are the epitome of beauty, style and grace.
I’m so glad that you suggested this place.
I’m in the mood for dancing. Do you want to give it a go?
I want the band to play something nice and mellow.
How about a sweet melody both you and I know.
I will ask the boys if they can play “Moonglow”.
by Sneha Agarwal |
Categories:
dedication, motherhalloween, halloween,
It’s a new modern technical generation
Still Mother love doesn’t need a reason
I desire to give a dedication as present
Celebrate with Halloween as an accent
Went with this thought to buy an outfit
Fairies and Queens shown as best pick
Suggested by friends to have eminent
But feeling of soul is not just an element
Struck with an idea to proceed ahead
Prepare a Halloween of natural thread
Traditional crimson red draped – Saree
Ornament of natural flowers lined by Zari
Ardor day for the selfless care of Mother
Shelter to millions the whole world rather
Perfect Halloween of no tales or fantasies
Natural decor of unmentioned classics!
by Thomas Harrison |
Categories:
baby,
‘It’s like a Christmas present for the whole family!’
My nephew is ecstatic about the impending birth of his new brother or sister. The baby is due in the middle of December and he, being only five and still full of wide eyed wonder at the world, sees this new member of our family as something beyond just exciting and special, but heavenly and scared, almost Godly given their arrival being near the birth of Christ. Through a knowing grin, he asked if the baby will be born in a manager. With a winning giggle, he suggested he get a cow for Christmas rather than the gerbil he wrote to Santa for.
Swaddled, warm new life,
Cradled in a mother’s arm,
A gift wrapped in love.
by Jack Ellison |
Categories:
fun,
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
From the mystical world of the Astrology
I'm generous, strong and warmhearted
That's if you believe in symbology
Not making this up, check it out
Masculine, positive and extroverted
If I listen too carefully, my head will swell
Which should definitely be averted
My wife suggested widening the doorways
Or I might severely injure my brain
Methinks my honey's being a bit facetious
But I love her a bunch just the same
I'm Leo the Lion, I am, I am
Just a fun-loving guy who enjoys my life
They also say I'm very broad-minded
Love broads but don't tell my wife!
by Alkas Poetry |
Categories:
allegory, allusion, friendship, imagery, metaphor,
Friendship,
heat in the heart
against adversity
in life...
Friendship, a full trip
of happiness...
a composed song
of flawless notes and chords,
a melody of love... !
friends are stars
out of heaven they are
always looking out for us...!
Os suggested song
amitie les enfoires
https://youtu.be/vGAx2rD1J7s
by Caren Krutsinger |
Categories:
10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, travel,
Let’s go to Mitchell she suggested to me.
I rolled my eyes; we had just had tea.
I know what you’re after, you’re not fooling me.
She is in love with Happy Corn, I could plainly see.
He is adorable! She told me. And always full of joy.
He is a great dancer, an all-American boy!
I could see through her plan; I knew her ploy.
She wanted to go see her crush, her corny boy toy.
We went to Mitchell and he was there of course.
Next to him was a farmer, a cart, two pails and a horse.
Why don’t you come home with me? My friend suggested.
I rolled my eyes. He is inanimate I told her again, my patience tested.
by Alkas Poetry |
Categories:
allegory, allusion, metaphor, rain, romantic love, sad love,
It rains a lot, a lot outside
in my soul it rains inside
and my poor heart does not fly
in the face of such torment, sighs....
PS suggested song
RAINING in my HEART
Buddy holy
https://youtu.be/Hbh5hwDmMdk
by Warren Doll |
Categories:
cat, feelings, friendship, i love you,
Ever since you appeared on my front porch, you became my feline friend.
We have taken care of each other for the past seventeen years.
You have become ill.
Your regular vet says there is nothing more she can do for you.
She suggested a specialist for an ultrasound and possible surgery.
There is no guarantee of a cure.
At your age, I don’t think it’s fair to put you through this.
As you currently have no pain and are acting like yourself.
I will keep watching for any sign of distress.
I love you but, I think in a while, I will have to let you peacefully pass.
Buster, I will miss you always.
by Joe Flach |
Categories:
life, political,
His flock was really but a few
When incarnated as a man like me and you
But he had faith in his Father up above
As he taught us to defeat our enemies with love
He suggested we turn the other cheek
And reap the reward from the strength of being meek
There are many who say they’ve heard his word
Yet clamor to arm themselves with weapons – how absurd
Seems they relish amendments written by mortal men
More than the commandments he died trying to defend
So please, stop trying to convince me
I have trouble digesting hypocrisy
by Caren Krutsinger |
Categories:
daughter, grandchild, granddaughter, grandfather, grandmother,
Stella Lou was outside a long time
What is she doing out there? Her grandpa asked.
Why don’t you peek out? Suggested grandma.
Stella Lou was in a long conversation with their pony.
Charleston, their pony, looked enthralled.
He was in love with her like he had been with her mother.
Remind you of anybody? Grandma asked him.
He nodded, too overcome to speak.
Their daughter had been missing for a year now.
by Alkas Poetry |
Categories:
allegory, allusion, lost love, metaphor, sad love,
the final certificate
that I don't love you anymore,
was decreed in court...
The confirmation that
we don't belong anymore
each other is on paper
of the justice of the peace...
Did you realize you were
vital to me and why?
because you were the light
that made my heart
shine... !
SONG SUGGESTED
MILLION YEARS AGO (MULHERES - WOMEN)
ADELE AND MARTINHO DA VILA
https://youtu.be/zu-_E9aCPB0
by Caren Krutsinger |
Categories:
humorous,
Our hostess had creamed cheese in pea pods.
I loved it!
And jalapeno jelly in wonton wraps.
I love jalapeno.
I made a pig of myself.
Snorting and chomping.
Squealing with hog gusto.
She brought out strawberry turkey salads.
She’s like Martha Stewart, my friend suggested.
Except she has probably never been in jail, I replied.
Jealous of both of them.
by Alkas Poetry |
Categories:
allegory, allusion, imagery, love, memory, metaphor,
For an immense
lived love,
there is no distance
to erase the
souvenir...
That sleeps in
every smell,
in every color,
in every random song...
Souvenir
is the memory of
unforgettable
longing... !
Suggested song LOCOS DE AMOR
sung BY JUAN EDUARDO IN spanish
https://youtu.be/F81Mhy3bBn4
by Alkas Poetry |
Categories:
allusion, analogy, appreciation, extended metaphor, love, pain,
My love for her never ceased ... so this suffering pain was never healed ...!
PS suggested song Dayse BY Christophe
by Caren Krutsinger |
Categories:
humorous,
let’s try it this way, the wife suggested.
It was all wrong, though, and they both knew it
They had fallen in love with the art because the boy was upside down.
The man who framed it had not paid attention.
He had put the hanging wire on the bottom.
The only way to hang the art was upside down.
They ran it back and showed him his mistake.
With no apology, he said “no cost to you”
It was the last framing job they gave him.
by Earl Schumacker |
Categories:
adventure, appreciation, confidence, education, silly, visionary, wisdom,
Unlike tape string holds things together
Precariously dangling over cliff tops
Strong rope is suggested but string will do
Love your string with all your heart
Don't pull too hard. it is not taffy
Remember where you came from
All things begin with string
No matter what you think
Wear it on your finger
To remember who you are
*Authors Note to readers of String: A finger is naked without it.