Assessing Poems

Confronting Shadows

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On a whisper-still afternoon, with a feeling of deep calm.
The last thing I thought of was being in any harm.
From the seaside village, I had headed out to the ocean, 
A day for enjoying...

The Seeds of Dandelions

...Daisies twisted into fantasy crowns and jewelry.
Honeysuckles permeating the nose, golden-buttery.
Sweet Honesty, when I was fresh and summery.

My spirit was the frenetic wind, a new storm excit...

Doe In My Yard

...Doe In My Yard

I glimpsed out my bedroom window looking for nature's signs giving me clues about what today will bring.

A lone doe was nibbling on the southern lawn grass. She slowly raised her...

The Juniper Prize: Between the Known and the Unknown

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“The Juniper Prize: Between the Known and the Unknown”

That man built a house 
of straw and sticks
and the stories that burned within -

all consuming the titled prize;
...

You’re FIRED

...Whether you have been with the company for years, whether you worked everyday, been on time everyday, never missed a day, was employee of the month, or hell, even the employee of the year, you know w...

The Window Shakes

...The window shakes from rain fast-beating,
From grey-torn clouds the sky fast-fleeting,
Relentless vapours madly swirling,
First autumn deluge earthwards hurling.

The chimney howls from wind mad...

Every January first of the new year

...Every January first of the new year...

finds me (a doggone muttering *****sapien)
to give pause for reminiscences
and to take stock (sh lock and barrel)
about mein kampf in general
and previou...

Quest Beyond Convention

...Surprisingly the sides we choose
And pretend are for protection
Are designed to be dividing groups 
Accepting large deceptions
So remind me please what I should do
Consent to all corrections
Fa...

Tangled in Twilight

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    Under cyanic horizon Sun sinks down, bids bye.
    Twilight is welcomed by quiet evening sky.
     In V-shaped design eager egrets to fly.
     Sadness prevailing  ! cawing crows cease to cr...

Flatulence

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Oh gaseous anomaly, of my digestion 
Escapage from where, is the question
A topic of much fun, hilarity and jest
School boys compete, to see who's is best.
Velocity, decibels, and length of t...

A Woodpecker Pecked

...A woodpecker pecked on our siding
And likely, won’t listen to chiding.
He left a few holes 
Beyond our controls
In a place where we’re partly residing.

An expert came by for assessing
The dam...

ALWAYS ON MY MIND

...Together forever was the language, a love like never before

From time to time at night, sitted the beacon at the beacony

Gazing at the stars and moon all alone, racing in my mind thoughts of he...

Once again the missus did volunteer yours truly as master of ceremonies

...Once again, the missus did volunteer yours truly as master of ceremonies...,

when triumvirate (Kathleen Bergen,
Pamela Floreen, and Richard Jett)
constitute Grosse and Quade
real estate managem...

Wounded Sigh

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Written: March 28, 2024 For Edward Ibeh Contest
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It is a myth that time cures any wound,
It is merely what people say and sound.
When ...

Flock Plus One

...Flock Plus One
Crouching among a gaggle of
dabbling Canadian geese,
a brown skinned child pushes back
long black hair,
intent on building a tidal pool
of which he can be King.
Extending a ridi...

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