Best Heptastich Poems

We learn
right from wrong by
the zenith of our youth
but do we learn moral lessons
in the exact way, and
do some learn them
at all?

We show
distaste toward
those whose definitions
of morality might very
well differ from what we
figure to be
correct.

We need
to look beyond
our own realities.
There are children who lack guidance
and...

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Curling 
around the house,
the breeze was unfurling,
moving dead leaves in its twirling
fingers, apparently
satisfied with
whirling

The dance
lured the lovers
to come out and romance
under the willow's shadowed trance,
soft whispers of the breeze
inspired their love's
warm glance

Showers
gently fall on
them, even as flowers
bloom open with piquant powers,
they laugh and enjoy love's
passionate...

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fragile
the tiny egg
laid on a milkweed leaf
devoured by a hungry lizard
 deprived of becoming
a butterfly
Life ends

fragile
the butterfly
sipping from a pink rose
becomes the feast for a sparrow
 Monarch devoured in flight
That's the law of
Nature

fragile
the rose petals
cut for a crystal vase
withered and brittle, they tumble
sweet fragrance lingers...

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Why root
for underdogs?
Easy. They just don't quit;
odds against them, tremendous, yet...
these tough Rocky Balboas 
of the world fight 
to win.

Why root
for underdogs?
We see ourselves in them.
When they taste victory, we win.
Their survival instinct
is a treat to 
behold.

Why root 
for underdogs?
They often surprise, so... 
don't be...

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Goodness
Doing right things
Opportunity knocks
Sometimes when we least expect it
For one’s better angels
Allowing ways
To shine.

Virtue
A welcome trait
For high-minded living
Example for those we know who
Disregard their morals
Skirt the edges
Often.

Ethics
Will cultivate
An exemplary life
Of lasting proper behaviors
If conscientiously
Better living
Applied.

Conduct
Measuring our
Commitment fully to
A better world for tomorrow
And high-mindedness for
More love,...

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Father,
your back is turned,
immersed in work deadlines.
Briefcase journeys take you away,
paper trails proceeding
to lead further
from home.

Father,
this picture hangs,
secured by two magnets:
your hand in mine, showing me life.
Cocooned caterpillar
learns to fly, but
returns.

Father,
I met a man
with hands as strong as yours:
certificate signed, clothes unpacked.
Eyes computer immersed,
his back...

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Morality

Moral
development,
standard adolescence,
we are externally controlled
also, trials are judged,
consequences
follows

Moral
adaptation
sensing both personal
and societal involvement
in adulthood...

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Greek Goddess
Poetic Form: Heptastich

I am
Aphrodite...
yielded from sea lather
and reached the shores of Cyprus...

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Choose peace
~  tranquility ~
serenity and calm
be like a still pond in the morn'
live life in harmony
find quietness
and breath

Choose love
light and wisdom
give kindness and friendship
love people just for who they are
embrace this energy
show empathy
respect

Choose hope
let it grow strong
hopeful people believe
it is the anchor to...

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Clock is
always working.
It lives every moment.
Doesn't waste even a second.
Live each second like clock,
enjoying each 
moment.

Clock is
thoughtless and calm.
Mind at the task in front.
While at work emulate the clock.
Employ all sense organs,
enjoy moment
in hand

Clock is
detached, serene.
It keeps ticking non-stop.
Nothing deviates it's focus.
It teaches we can...

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Seasons
quarterly change
I love the transition
with wild temperature contrasts
from hot sizzling sunshine
to freezing cold
such bliss!


Seasons
quarterly change
new growth appears on trees
beautiful flowers start blooming
nature rejuvenates
days get longer
each spring

Seasons
quarterly change
annual vacation
on a glorious golden beach
enjoy time outdoors in
scorching sunshine
summer

seasons
quarterly change
foliage starts to fall
twirling leaves of red and orange
we...

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A heptastich,
a verse of seven lines,
the septanelle is truly feature-rich
in small confines;
it's short and sweet, but still
enough to hit poetic notes that fill
my muse's itch.

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The Septanelle: 4a:6b:10a:4b:6c:10c:4a
...

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Two steps
forward, three steps
back. That's the way it seems
life goes sometimes, barely moving
forward at a snail's pace.
Perseverance
is key.

Life is
worth the living,
though hardships may beset.
Nothing worthwhile will be easy.
Sometimes you have to fight.
Perseverance
is key.

Follow 
the Yellow Brick
Road worked for Dorothy
in the "Wizard of Oz", but she
still...

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It Happens

It sucks...
when your owie 
remains disregarded
because your adhesive band-aid
decides to stuck itself
obstinately
mid tries,

It sucks...
when the lights to
your preferred restaurant
flicker's off when you all arrive
and its sign says open 
daily twenty
three...

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A Patch of Blue Embraced

Sunlight
Freckles sidewalks
Summer shimmer light points
Golden yellow sunbeam slices
Leap in celebration
Embrace a patch
Of blue

Raindrops
Speckle rooftops
Umbrellas dot the gloom
Puddles dance in bright staccatos
Trees bow down to rainbows
To find a patch
Of blue

Fog’s breath
Camouflages
The meadow forest’s face
Where spiders shower in dew drops
Tule haze swept away
Opens...

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