Nick Hawkins has written many tribute poems. This is another one. She Stands Up By Nick Hawkins So Mr Bold, Mr Big, Mr Hard Man is made to take a look at himself. This becomes personal and the mirror, usually not large enough, is suddenly too big. And where does he put his face? His […]
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An Unfortunate Appetite
Paul Goldberg’s playful poems, with their vivid descriptions and lessons for life, call to mind nursery rhymes. An Unfortunate Appetite By Paul Goldberg Danny D Wyatt couldn’t keep to a diet. Try as he might his stomach wouldn’t be quiet. That stomach grumbled and mumbled almost causing a riot. Poor Danny D shouted: “Be quiet!” […]
Paperweight
Juliana Norwood likes short forms. Today’s choice is a haiku. Paperweight By Juliana Norwood Without the weight of you: muscle, mud, mouth, and moss, I would float away.
Apple Blossoms
Molly Frederick shares another delicious poem. Apple Blossoms By Molly Frederick I am remembering apple blossoms on a warm summer day– ecstasies of white, tinged with seashell pink. I see trees bearing their apple dreams in shivering clouds on wide, able shoulders. I see baskets full of them slung across strong arms, and plump fingers […]
Coffee
Jimmie Kepler writes a love poem to a rock star. Coffee By Jimmie Kepler The timer starts the morning pot brewing where it greets me at the same time my alarm rings. The first cup hides my morning breath as it energizes the blood flowing through my veins enabling me to stumble to my car […]
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