Best Bold Poems

Eve, the mother of all mankind,
Adam found his helpmeet in her.
Old Sarah, through faith, was confined.
Rebecca, the first twins’ mother.
Shiphrah and Puah, brave midwives
Saved Hebrew children, fearing God.
Fearless Jochebed hid her child,
Because of her, Moses survives.
Rahab hid spies for she was awed
By the true God,...

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On full moon night, wild tresses float like flowers
as stars ignite her arms to dance, then to pull
her gypsy robe, arise  tambourine hours ;
the wake of  feet romancing tunes from sky’s drool.

Bold magic only her distinct kismet whips
Yet she, humbled by thief lover’s...

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Little boy scales the snowbank
          in Spider-Man boots 
          stomping snow,
          relentlessly
      ...

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Oft Bold The Thoughts, When Pen Strikes Paper

Oft bold the thoughts, when pen strikes paper
even should ones shovel meet dark coals.
Shrouds removed, to smell new rising vapors
or challenge poets tired and resting souls!

Sought, shimmering pools of bright, clear waters
even should bare feet stay perfectly dry.
Honing...

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Frivolous, wanton, devil may care.
pompously, bogus, respectable airs.
an arrogant youth, endowed with beauty.
born of leisure, with no sense of duty.

In youth, I walked the world so bold.
never worried a bit, while growing old.
never noticed my life, wasting away.
only living, and loving, just for today.

As the...

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the heart of a priestess 
the courage of a lioness
she stands in defiance

with every ounce of strength
throws caution to the wind
with her grand dreams and schemes

she lives her life
on her own terms
fearless and audacious



AP: Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on April 10, 2022 for...

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In October, I feel a nip in the air,
that frosts my breath like contrails of smoke;
as gilded leaves start falling from the trees.
Overhead, a gaggle of honking geese
are fleeing Winter's approach; 
joining the songbirds that have migrated south. 
The leaves are painted in thick, bold...

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Spring shifts a bright sky
into streaks of gray,
in it's own unpredictable way.

The daffodils are weakening
storm damaged, they struggle
to blow their leaky yellow trumpets.

Warm days still end with a chill
the dawn remains wet nosed,
but summer is winning
it is edging in
painting the fields
with patchwork colors,
daubing the trees...

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I cannot help but marvel
At the strength this small boy knows
In the crevices of his safest place
A heavy evil grows
At black when babe doth close his eyes
To what does his grimace pertain?
When other boys drift off to sleep
Does he cry awake in pain?
Dreams call out...

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BOLD

I made them majestic people from the land that formed.
Strength courageous in the way they have overcome.
Lack procrastination they continue their journey.
Today they are mystical when their history is the conversation.
Say what you want they will move forward.
Economical will be their glory.
Many suggest they will...

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Dedicated to My son, My Kyle the Smile
Sometimes it’s hard to be me –
		so much pain to burn,
		so much to daily learn,
		so much joy to discern.
Sometimes it’s hard to be me –

It’s impossible to be you -
		I offer you my soft side
		but cannot take your...

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My Broken Heart Shall Never Now Last Forever
 
My broken heart shall never now last forever,
As your true love captured my heart and soul,
And darling our love is my heavenly treasure.

Our life and love are truly a wondrous pleasure,
As our souls form as one by...

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I’ve made my choice for my next life
I’m coming back fierce as a drag queen
I’ll be osé and voluptuous
flamboyantly vivacious
in stilettos and seductive gowns
wigs of lush luscious curls
belting out steamy tunes
on stage in cabarets
strutting my stuff
impersonating divas
living life large
as it is meant to be
with a...

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Persuading October from her quiet lair
Shedding the pleasures of life’s fictional realms
Mouthwatering plunder, gathering to share

Swirling through the silence, round oaks, pines and elms
Secrets and shadows reflecting nature’s rush
Flames of ginger, shushing dark who overwhelms

Sweet dreams are splattered with hope by God’s paintbrush
Storm wrecking peace...

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By What Power?

Disguised by a limb and hidden in a tree,
with what power had you
to murder Adam and Eve?

You came hither and thither, even spoke with our God above,
but by what power had you
to murder Job who He doth loved?

And  you appeared to tempt...

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