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Days of Youth


In the days of youth when hearts 
were bold, on tender feet, we danced 
with joy unbound.
Brimming with hopes and dreams, 
we saw the world as a beautifully 
exciting playground.
With our eyes, we captured the skies, 
chased the sun, raced the winds and 
enjoyed walks in the morning air.
Oh, and how we laughed chasing 
butterflies and rainbows amidst fields 
of green without a worry or a care.

There were days when we built sand 
castles and played on the beach 
while our fathers fished from Sunrise 
to Sunset.
I remember how we argued about 
whose father would catch the most 
fish, and secretly, with our pocket-
money, we would place a bet.
We climbed fearlessly high up into the
Mango and Tamarind trees.
Daring each other to go higher and 
higher, searching out bird nests and 
sometimes getting stung by bees.

Each day was an adventure and a 
new tale.
Our imagination drifted into 
daydreams, fuelling our minds with 
incredible thoughts that lingered long 
after.
In our diaries, we noted special 
moments in detail.
Oh, our days of youth were full 
of joyful escapades, giggles, tears
and laughter.

As the years passed, we grew older, 
but the treasured memories of 
our carefree days of youth kept their 
shine and glitter.
The days of youth were not always 
sugar and spice, but the sweet 
outnumbered the bitter.
The spark of our childhood past will 
stay forever ablaze.
And the days of our youth will 
always remain embedded in our 
hearts, never to be erased.


by Zyrool













Copyright © Zyrool Gifford | Year Posted 2024

Happiness!

The halo of happiness I craved to wear,
Wasn’t in my reach or in my share.
My eyes turned green, my heart went dead,
On seeing it embedded on another’s head.
I was a victim of my own depressed thoughts,
And reflected how to undo these grave knots.

Happiness although not simple to attain,
Makes things simpler when attained.
Shadows in the life are caused and designed,
By standing in one’s own sunshine.

I sought for happiness in the distance
My endless endeavors made Little’ sense 
When somebody whispered this hint,
It’s growing under your own feet.

If you are a master of your own self,
You can end sorrows without another’s help.
Pleasure can be created too,
If the true benefits of joy is found within you.

For happiest moments we ever spent
Are those shared with a special friend,
Great happiness has it’s own unique talent,
“Great joys like grief are simply silent.”
                                                                 ZEHRA ABBAS

Copyright © Zehra Abbas | Year Posted 2007

A Pretty Face

Give me anguish that feels like my heart has been staked,
Give me betrayal, entrapment, and hatred of my race.
Give me shame, humiliation, and painful disgrace,
But please oh please spare me, a pretty face.

Copyright © Woodrow Lucas | Year Posted 2025



As Lovers Dance

I hear thy spirit oft it does sing, Tunes as melodic as the coming spring. I see thy beauty reflect its light, Colours swirling into this night. Thy lips glisten with every kiss given, Thy eyes hunger, the spell is woven. Sercombing to my whims, I’m full of desire, As we slowly Stoke each other’s fire. Our souls connect for this night of passion, Thy heart on display in total submission. Enlightened by love, we’re now both entwined, In this euphoric dance, as old as mankind.

Copyright © White Wolf | Year Posted 2021

I Dont Want To Fight

I don’t want to fight Please just do what’s right This is not the life we expected But what it is can’t be rejected It’s about more than you and I Each mistake we make results in Her cry This was not Her choice We never heard Her voice This unfortunate situation Has resulted in visitation Her life revolved around both you and me Why is this so difficult for you to see? Hurting me hurts Her too In the end, the only one losing is you She may be too young to understand But, one day She’ll know what it means to be a man She will know what you have done And that daddy’s not always “FUN” She will look back and realize That daddy did tell lies She knows right from wrong You and I both taught her that song She loves you unconditionally So let’s please do things peacefully Think of Her needs before your own Try your best not to moan and groan Let Her happiness be your guide And she will forever be by your side This is our one and only chance to get it right Let Her life be our light My only request; please see the light I promise you; I don’t want to fight! For her sake; let’s just get it right! Lay

Copyright © Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway | Year Posted 2010

A Summer Meeting

There, a quaint trattoria was near
We chose some bagels, sharp cheese and beer.
The waitress told us of a fine beach
Indeed it was quite within our reach.

Found the shore, the sea was calm that day.
It won't be easy to go away.
The yellow sand wet and clean, barefoot
We must never stumble nor stay put.
So many seashells adorned this place.
"I'll make you a necklace with true grace."

The sea billowed softly in and out
Should we have a swim or do you doubt?
We'll surf and dive beneath the deep waves
Search for some forgotten coral caves.

At last, we decided to leave for home.
Satisfied of our wandering roam.

Copyright © Victor Buhagiar | Year Posted 2021

Wrapped In Warm Memories

It was many years ago,

After many kisses too,

A young girl fell in love,

Beneath a sky of blue.


God brewed up a storm,

Snowflakes roared like thunder,

What God has joined together,

Let no man put asunder.


A blizzard roared in,  

On a cold winter's night,

The moon casting shadows,

Onto a bed of white.


The moon was the only witness,

To passions they had shared,

Blankets of snow ,

Covered all that they had bared.


These are memories for a woman,

Who looks for each winter's snow,

Staring towards the heavens,

When the winter winds blow.


It's then that she remembers, 

All the promises made, 

So very long ago, 

It burns for her a warm fire, 

And a bittersweet glow.
 


                                        Vickie Hurtt- Thayer

Copyright © Vickie Hurtt - Thayer | Year Posted 2017

Symptoms of Poetry Love

At first the thirst 
For better  for worst
Undying frustration.
How can I beat this thing?
A PERFECT poem, flawlessly created, a win.

Copyright © Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther | Year Posted 2016

Thunderheads

Thunderheads Written: by Tom Wright O, boisterous clouds, Why do you pout on high? With friction so among you, Will lightening too, Not soon cross the sky? In bumping heads, You cause the thunders burst Then in your sorrow weep And once again your tears, Quench earth's thirst. I stand alone surveying aloft, Your strength and might. But then like curtains, You're parting once again, For God's sunlight. Seeing a rainbow hanging, In a distant portion of your sky. I need not ask the question, Where do you go When not in sight, or why?

Copyright © Tom Wright | Year Posted 2008

Silent Honors

It is not in parades or days  		 
We find the fitting honors.		 
It is not in displays or ways 		 
We bring our veterans praise.		 

The highest honors silence knows;	 
In hearts and eyes and poses.		 
In hearts that burst with gratitude	 
And eyes where weeping flows.		 

In poses where the comrade stands	 
Stretched tall in firm salute.		 
They honor others with their hands	 
Without a word, stand resolute. 	 

In silence lift our veterans.		 
In honor, stop and remember when		 
A father, mother, son or daughter	 
Gave themselves for the brethren.	  	 

Silence comes and calls: “at ease”
And comforts loved ones lost.
We too find solace and reprieve
While heaven cares for these.

Copyright © Tom Valles | Year Posted 2015

the cabin down below

sing me a tom petty tune
sing a bad company yarn
i've got my place in time
i'm set for the duration
i can't help falling in love
so take my hand, you've got 
my whole life too

some things are meant to be
isn't this one of them?
let's just go to the cabin down below
would it be a sin?
you know, i can't stop biting you
the back of your neck
your ample butt 
that spot behind your knee caps

i'd like that, an evening of lips on flesh
if not for my careless heart
we'd be there already and not
standing here wondering
let's just go to the cabin down below
close our eyes and find our way
to the cabin down below
you're simply awesome

no more love on the run
time to slow down
wait for the moment
dream of the moment
grab the moment
and take that walk
on the wild side

listen!  isn't that David Sanborn's Carly's Song?
there's no fear here
nothing but sweet saxophones 
and even sweeter sex
talk to me, tell me all the things you want
to find in your life
i'll be here, just outside the door
holding my heart in my hand


C2023 Thomas Lee Rhymes  February 14, 2023
(apologies to Tom Petty, and others)

Copyright © Thomas Lee Rhymes | Year Posted 2024

Watching From My Kitchen Window-Jq

Red robin searches for worms
Goldfinches out in the storm
Hummingbirds flutter about
A red squirrel chirps and spouts

Worms near wet feathers of red
Storm drops on hummingbird's head
About, a finch lands on seed
Spouts from red squirrels with greed


3/11/19

Jueju-Qijue With A Twist Contest

Sponsor:Charles Messina

Copyright © Tania Kitchin | Year Posted 2019

Sunken Footsteps

Life has gifted me with tragedy,
broken images, forever haunting,
excruciating my suffering; blood
upon the pulse of my serenity.
Crystal lines are etched over this glaciered heart, 
and my tears wash blotches of thoughts 
that leaves me blank again daily.

Stolen by death, I am left mourning the assassins kill,
soul sliced open, like the parted sea.
Chained and bound I evade flirtatious eyes, 
to inhibit forbidden thoughts;
for love fled upon your precious wings,
survived only by my silent memories.
I stood alone in the midst of nightmares,
just searching for you amongst a midnight dream.

Alas,  although the stars filled my eyes, 
the sky gathered clouds and the Moon reigned misery, 
no peace to be found;
yet today the heavens opened and allowed me to breathe; 
I saw your face again, arms out-stretched, 
and you said: ”Love come to me,
but mere steps into the convalescent sea."

Copyright © T.Nicole Williams | Year Posted 2006

Awesome

A plus! Ability! Attained!
Wow! Words! Wooing!
Edgy! Exclamation! Entertaining!
Shine! Stars! Super!
Outstanding! Ovation! On!
Magical! Man! Made!
Exciting! Enjoyment! Esteemed!

By Susan Mills

Copyright © Susan Mills | Year Posted 2010

Q3 Trail

Andy the explorer seeks unmark trail
He takes QQ on a long march never fail
Roadrunner rather run than fly
Catch a bird let’s make a pigeon pie
Both can’t wait to hurry home for a champagne cocktail

Copyright © Sierra Chen | Year Posted 2021

True Submission

Surrendering gives life,
To surrender is to have power
Power over every dominion
Power to change
Power to lead
Power to go untouched when every hand is against.
With every inhale and exhale
There’s a submission
To the next breath that allows
The lungs to fill up with air and release gases
That’s power within.
Whether it’s used for good or bad
So, what source do you submit?
What gets total surrender?
Whatever you choose to surrender to 
That’s what you’re responsible for.
That’s what you’re entrusted with
Don’t allow you’re fear,
Lack of belief,
Or understanding
Deter you away from your assignment.
Submit to His will!

Copyright © Shy Brown | Year Posted 2022



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