Best Ater Poems

F eeling enraptured, Autumn dances in the wind, then undresses.
A s bright robes fall to the ground, her passion paints the twilight skies.
L ike a nymph, she beckons, tossing her fiery auburn tresses.
L ongingly she sighs - September’s bliss lingering in her eyes.

I ndian summer...

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All around us are flowers, varied.
Beautiful in tinge and tone.
Combined, they create a marvelous show,
Dazzling the eyes and pleasing all senses.
Earth is never left morose in shades of grey.
Fancifully spreading colors on a wide palette,
God has created an assortment of blooms.
Honeyed they are with a...

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The calico cat sat firmly 
on my quill.
I commanded she get off,
it was my will!

She slanted her green eyes
and hissed.
Here, sat a fierce feline poet, 
demanding her poem not be 
dismissed.

So, I slunk quietly into my
kitchen.
What could a cat write, what
am I missing?

Ater a spot...

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B lindfolded he leads her down the hall,
A nticipation makes her start to giggle.
T here he lets her dress slide slipping to the floor,
H anding her a red rose he removes the blindfold.

F ascination shows in her excited face,
O ver the floor is a carpet...

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~Michael Landon~ 
(Acrostic) 


M-ichal was a very famous American actor,director,producer and writer.He was born 
I-n Forest Hill, New York.During his early childhood and years he 
C-onquered great challenges in many ways while 
H-e grew up in Collingswood, N.J. but he made it throughout all of...

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~Sir Charles(Charlie)Spencer Chaplin~
(Acrostic)


C-harlie Chaplin as he was better known made
H-is name famous in the early 20's in the silent screen.His
A-cting career took off from then on, right from 1895 to 1976.
R-espectively he was not just a comic actor but during his
L-ong lifetime career. Sir Charles...

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A fter school play was always a given,

F or there were so many others to play with.
I was part of the "Boomer" generation...
E verything came so easy to us.
L ater, in my studies, I became interested in History, 
D elving into the watershed moment of...

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~Roger Williams~
(Acrostic)


R-oger Williams, his music is timelessly delightful.There's no
O-ther in the world like him.He started to play piano at age three.A
G-raduated of I.S.U.Drake University,and Julliard School of Music.Performed at
E-very major venue,Carnegie Hall,the Hollywood Bowl,and the White House.He's
R-eferred as the "Pianist for Presidents" because of his...

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A season to delight, to sing and thrive

Birth of spring beckons new life

Casting aside the winter nights

Dancing gay the flowers bloom

Endless days of soothing clime

From the trees the wind chime

Grasses lush and green grow tall

Hotter days soon to follow

Igniting the passion strong

Joining in the lovers...

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I-mage is just misleading, 
S-ome things appear so nice; 
A-ll that glitters is not gold, 
B-eauty deceives our eyes.
E-verything that glitters is not gold, things might look worthwhile; 
L-ater we shall find ourselves dismayed without a smile.

D-ay six October morn
I-n our view is a calm...

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Sue's husband was a control freak
Ted told her what to do and when to do it
Right down to what and when to eat 
And what clothing she should  wear
Never letting her do anything without his permission
Getting away from his demands was impossible 
Life for...

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F all is almost here.

A corns and pumpkins to roast.

R ed and gold leaves will soon cover the yard.

E ating the last watermelon, oh my.

W ater sports will be tucked away.

E veryone getting ready for school.

L oved learning to swim at camp.

L ong days now...

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Nyako adwari bende anyalo heri
Yawa apari warom mondo aleri
Iberna kendo ochuna mondo aweri
Ateri mos walos wach
kawinjo nyingi to chunya liel mach
kel chunyi machiengni an kwach
Onagi Ja nyakach
sibuor moluor ekor gweng
wouoyi motegno kendo rateng
A jaber her jawer
karwa kodi chwe kendo ler
Andikoni akonie kaka iber
A jaber Her...

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As your lips spread like the rising sun,
And your dimples widen like a pond;
I search between your milky teeth
To find the confessions hid beneath your tongue.

As you throw your arms around me
And press your soft body with mine,
I search between your twin towers,
To find the...

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A-ble Administration's Trustee
R-emains competent minister; 
N-ot for a time will he tarry, 
E-arly complying sooner than
L-ater.

A-ble Administration's Trustee
L-eaves no stone unturned; 
M-ountain is moved to arrive
A-t the truth as what he learned.
Z-one of faith he builds, 
A-s well as the love's lair; 
N-ew hope is...

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