Adjective Poems

It’s pronounced aw-tock-thuh-nos,
a mouthful you’re not likely
to come across or hear spoken 
at the family dinner table 
or with friends at a local bar.

Unless, that is, you’re Greek, 
then you’d know it means 
someone or something 
“indigneous,”  “endemic,” ...Read More

Burst of brandished flaming arrow,
Thump of bunnies against my chest,
Cupid’s straight pointer did narrow,
Continue my family crest.

Squawking souls of birds in my nest,
Potent from moonstruck bolero,
Crescendo of lust’s citrus zest —
Cock-a-hoop’s sunstruck sombrero.

1/18/2020
Charles Messina’s Oh-No A Twisted Char-Lay Poetry Contest
ABAB...Read More

It was not the first time, nor would it be the last, but who's elated about                        ...Read More

My name is Bedford Schiller-Smith,
and you’ve probably seen it before
on the book racks in airport shops,
usually just inside the doors.

I’ve made a career of writing,
tech and spy thrillers are my bag,
but if you don’t’ recognize me,
you’ve certainly heard of my...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does
No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and
A simple
You want me
To deticate
My precious
Time to you
Yes I Love you
It's apparent
Don't be Moody
And scare away
Thing special
Time, I'm
Giving you
All that and
Then some
I am special
Your special
Love one
Here is
Something
You know...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
her devoted
ways

To what aint
and what is
she underscores
 his everything
 wear a
Smile and
A dimple

You want me
To dedicate
My precious
Time
and give you
something you 
wish to have

Yes I Love you
It's apparent
I question if you
love me the same

Don't be Moody
And scare...Read More

Got something Workin
Ain't got let you
Mess up my groove
Sit down and 
Shut your mouth
Watch that
Attitude
Be with you when
I'm finished 
Shut up
Sit your ass
Down

Doing my thing
Doing my thing
Ain't no interruptions
I'm doing my thing

Don't know what is
Wrong 
Til I can figure it...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does

No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and a simple

 setting is right
Soft music
A candles lighting
Suppers in the stove
The nights so
Inviting

Just me and you
Got something
Specail

 Sharing your precious
Time to  be lovers
Don't say know
Tonight
And leave...Read More

get it right and make it right again
days say solo days say ah dew shi paco
ah dew she say ah vay dew!
Adagio Cadenza
Andante C
Dolce Fermata
Fortissimo Larghetto
Mofit Octave
Piu Semore
Sforzando Tonality
Resendo Adagi 
Oleoresin Madagascar
Noir Nickel...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does
No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and
A simple
You want me
To deticate
My precious
Time to you
Yes I Love you
It's apparent
Don't be Moody
And scare away
Thing special
Time, I'm
Giving you
All that and
Then some
I am special
Your special
Love one
Here is
Something
You know...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does
No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and
A simple
You want me
To deticate
My precious
Time to you
Yes I Love you
It's apparent
Don't be Moody
And scare away
Thing special
Time, I'm
Giving you
All that and
Then some
I am special
Your special
Love one
Here is
Something
You know...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does
No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and
A simple
You want me
To deticate
My precious
Time to you
Yes I Love you
It's apparent
Don't be Moody
And scare away
Thing special
Time, I'm
Giving you
All that and
Then some
I am special
Your special
Love one
Here is
Something
You know...Read More

Appropriate attire
To what he
Desires
Elevations of
My devoted
To does
No it ain't
That simple
You wear a
Smile and
A simple
You want me
To deticate
My precious
Time to you
Yes I Love you
It's apparent
Don't be Moody
And scare away
Thing special
Time, I'm
Giving you
All that and
Then some
I am special
Your special
Love one
Here is
Something
You know...Read More

I SANG IT SO IT WOULD BE SEEN AS BEST
IT DIDN'T EVEN REACH THE TOP ONE HUNDRED
BUT IT SOUNDS SO GREAT
AND SOME SAY IT'S BEST
IT OUT SOLD EVERY SONG
AND NEVER RECEIVED WHAT WAS DUE TO IT.
INTRO'S SOOTHING AND SUTTLE
AND BOTTOMS...Read More

I Wrote A Poem Today,Its Message True Words

I wrote a poem today,its message true words
banishing morbid grey,its echoes I heard
in foreign tongues,set my heart aghast,
curses darkly flung,deeds of my past.
I heard a song play,its rhythm so true
banished morbid grey,its dancing...Read More

The Adjective Cellar

Nestling smugly twixt pepper and salt
The adjective cellar begins its assault
When carelessly picked by some epicure
Who sadly considers himself connoisseur

Once the poor dinner guest flips up the top
The words tumble out, they’re awkward to stop
They bounce on the...Read More

Now With Increasing Darkness O'erhead

Bleating at the rain, the despondent sheep
Their days and nights aching in blinded sleep;
Til masters, their dominated lives take
With true evil, which they never forsake,
For greed and lust demands taking it all-
Easily destroying the weak and...Read More

Icarian Wings In Midnight Dreams

What of hidden *Icarian wings that yet soar
dreams of blue heavens, where hearts rest forever more
Soft shadows cast by day, deep calls after midnight
begging man's redemption, in invisible flights.

Above busy hustle from towns far, far below
within...Read More

As My Bare Feet Felt Cold Of Hoary Frost

As my bare feet felt cold of *hoary frost
I wandered the back pasture dazed and lost
Night had sent me into a sad dawn's grasp
Waking to horrors I let out a gasp
Sun sat...Read More

Winter with you snows proposals
and promises crunch under foot in autumn
bursts of colour on park pathways; 
orange into red into yellow.
Summer with you spouts kisses, wet with spit 
on a teenage first date. There’s no drought here.
Spring here blossoms in...Read More

Always use a verb 
Over a noun…better still…
Use an adjective!

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Memorial for Electoral College

An adjective to describe college was electoral;
Did decide to kill it and then create memorial;
Finally at last,
By has passed,
And end result of this proved to be historical.

Electoral college has definitely been in favor
of a Republican President. 

Jim...Read More

"50 Words for Poe: Sibylline"




Hush your mind



In ancient Persia 
Her sands
drift through your divination hands
Through Her dark mirrors,dethroned now 
Xerxes,you stand before Her naked 
Clairsentient seeps Her ancient wisdom 
Her opium gift to you



Elusive, Her heart 
bares witness from the...Read More

"50 Words for Poe: Inviolate"




Inviolate
I walk bare feet
towards you
unknown 
I contend to 
know you
but I do not
where is the mirror
to hold up to a face
on the other side of me
you are merely 
speaking to a screen
You are scrying 
ghost bees...Read More

Give It A Superlative Adjective

When you want to describe best way to live
Be careful and assign a superlative adjective;
Greatest result;
Never insult;
Only to extraordinary things is comparative.

Jim Horn
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