Best Term Poems


Premium Member Term of Birth - Lipogram sonnet

In the term of birth, fields begin to mend.
Tough soil softens in tones of brown umber,
Insects wriggle to rejoice winter's end.
Spiders spin webs, rising from their slumber.

Virgin trees rock gently in morning breeze,
yellow snowdrops greet tulips with bluebells.
Fresh flowers entice butterflies with bees,
seducing senses through hypnotic spells.

Sweet chorus of robins, trills through blue sky.
Their songs echo in golden morning hues.
Clouds hover in puffs of ivory dye.
Sun glows, inspiring my poetic muse.

Cherry blossoms look so perfect in pink
but their brief life, ponders the mind to think.
© Silent One  Create an image from this poem.

The Term of Love

The Terms of Love

WHen
we finally 
turned to
each othrer
after the chase
every part
of my being
cried out,
"Surrender"

Military Philosophy - Mettle Is a Better Word Or Term

[MILITARY PHILOSOPHY]: METTLE IS A BETTER WORD OR TERM!

Might strength along with an image be a concept to consider?
Else, to be strong is considered to be mighty.
Tapping into another’s reserve is a way to achieve an advantage.
The test of fate is allowed.
Like acquiring power from a source of pleasure.
Easy seen when you win.

Inoculate your fortress to be invincible.
Surface your mind to ruminate stratagem.

Absolute absorption of the power you possess.

Be of focus and conquest.
Engage your thoughts and emerge with invigorating ideas.
Trade show your heavy artillery to those you trust.
Take away knowledge to acumen the estate.
Establish an institution of today.
Respond when required even if vulnerability is present.

Wage efficaciously for thorough use of all resources.
Ornate to eradicate poor will.
Ruminate the home front amply. 
Defeat downfall and roar once again.

Obstinate for thorough insight.
Resist when in question.

Time efficaciously for thorough use of all resources.
Edify to educate poor will.
Ruminate the home front amply.
Muddle downfall to roar once again.
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Written December 15, 2015!


Short Term Memory

My brain crushed with something over and all,
Maybe that’s it my memory loss, oh my God,
Misplaced or bouncing daily my mistake,
Extremely apologized with everyone,
Embarrassed with everyone, my apologies,   
Elements of Periodic Table, I forgot,
Mathematics mind-buster formulas, I don’t care, 
Maps of geography, where are they?
My class teacher also kicks me out of there,
Older than ages, it is spreading, 
Over and over it is gaining,
Oh my god, it is irritating,
“Relax Son, its nothing!”,Pops says 
Random Access Memory, my friends says,
Restless is my massive huge head,
Yesterday, I forgot to eat,
Year before, I forgot to wear,
You punch me, if I forgot to breath!

A Prophet : Defining the Term

A Prophet is not one who can predict future acts.
He’s given the grace to see and relate the facts.
To those who are blind, 
he appears most unkind,
And is susceptible to all kinds of attacks.

Long Term Stadegy

sometimes even when
temporary victory 
is seen a draws best


Half Term Blues

Half-term holidays are here again
Two weeks of not going to school
Uniforms are in the washing machine
Even though the kids think they're uncool

After two days they'll be fighting
And I bet this will strike a chord
In a week you will be hearing
Those three little words “Mum, I’m bored”

Holiday companies charge more
Than they do during term-time
But you can't take them away then
You'll get fined because it’s a crime

None of the kids will read a book
They're on the console playing games
They won't take turns on the controller
So they call each other names

Board games they got for Christmas
Have never left the box
They have no patience to do jigsaws
And they're too old for building blocks

I turn off the TV and say 
“We’re going to the park”
By the time they get their coats on
It’s going to be dark

Eventually we’re on our way
And the park gates are in sight
A youth who’s loitering near a tree
Asks me if I’ve got a light

I tell him I don't smoke
And he gives me a dirty look
Then he mumbles a reply
That sounds like gobbledygook

When we get into the park
There's no apparatus free
It’s all occupied by youths
And two are carving on a tree

My youngest starts to cry
He wants to go upon the swing
The occupant waves his fist
Wearing a knuckle-duster ring

Another youth produces a flick-knife
Designed to look like a comb
So I usher the kids towards the park gates
And tell them it’s time we went home

Back at the house it’s time for tea
And no-one says a word
My eldest child takes my hand in his
And says “Mum, were you scared?”

I tell him that those at the park
All probably thought they were cool
They'd probably roamed the streets
Instead of going to school

He smiles at me and says “you’re right,
Now what game can we play?”
My heart sinks and I realise 
They're bored after one day
I dread to think how bored they'll be
When it’s a six week holiday

Half Term Blues

The fruit of my loins are ne'er done, sleep is
Just not an option worth considering.
They much prefer the notion of ploughing
Right on.  Through the wall, and not thinking
About consequences, meaning they're fore'er
Fighting and arguing and arguing
And fighting.  Just one...  Just one day without
Rows would be a blessing.  It's not that I
Don't love them.  I do love them.  Of course I
Love them.  They are everything to me.
© Al Parry  Create an image from this poem.

Shor-Term Love

SOS-2U
ILUWAMH
Now&4ever

Full Term

"I've lived too long," he ruefully said
As I was moving him to his last home.
"A respectable man would be dead.
My life is an obese, timed-out tome."

Truth lived in the old man's words.
He had reached the doddering age.
His brain shrunk to bird-like size--
A pity, he was once seen as a sage.

It's possible to outpace mortality's run
When body and mind come to naught.
But it isn't for us to declare "I'm done."
Valid moments may still be brought.

"What kind of moments?" he implored.
To live the full term God granted you.
It will be difficult but can't be ignored.
It's what Deity would have you do.

"With no quality of life, it's a sham.
It's senseless to endure such grief."
I opened a book picturing the Lamb,
And his face betrayed a sense of relief.

In His time you can bid this life adieu--
The ups and downs, the stress and strife.
Only then will you be thoroughly through.
Only then are you fit to turn in your life.

Half Term Racket

My charges are both off school.
"What shall we do today?"
"Can we please go to Jesters,
The day's all dull and grey."

So I'm in a soft play centre,
There's a cacophony of sound,
Children, screaming, shrieking,
My head's starting to pound.

The children are having lots of fun,
Climbing, sliding, swinging,
But the raucous noise is deafening,
My eardrums are ringing.

I'm trying to get them to come home,
To leave this intense roar,
But they just shout as they run off,
"No, we want to play some more."

So if you think my jobs a doddle,
No more than child's play,
I can tell you it's no picnic
In this noisy place today.

Compare the Term Plans In 60 Sec-Contest

COMPARE TOP TERM PLANS IN JUST 60 SEC!

I am the soul of all the Grecian Gods you have revered and penned
I know no matter what happens to you, you will come back to us in all ardency
The gods always test their worshippers, you know that, don't you?
You have made your home the temple of Jupiter. Very appreciative!
Now, move out of your blessed walls for a sterling holiday to Mount Olympus
You can't import an ancient religion into a completely different environment!
The whole point of it is that you keep your gods sweet and generous
- you scratch our backs, we will scratch yours to your hearts content!
High time you realised we establish a quid pro quo relationship
You have dared to make us only simple offerings of flowers, candles, incense sticks
Do you think titanic strengths can survive on such fancy stuff?
We the Greek Gods have a solemn protocol to suit our palates
You who have only slaughtered vegetables on your chopping board
Will watch and learn ritual sacrifice at the altar outside the temple
And then with your magic fingers in a jiffy overload our feasting tables
With an assorted array of the worlds best meaty cuisine and wine!
How could you just foolishly forget our hard taught lesson- 
The way into hearts of the gods is through their stomachs?
The gods betray their anger that you have never ever attended their Summer Solstice 
We the Greek Gods love romance, music, dance, sweet whispers on moonlit nights
Have you ever taken our breath away with a mesmerising song and sensual dance?
Come and beguile us in your skimpily robed flowers at Mount Olympus festival
Age is no barrier if you oblige to dance on a moonlit night,
Sybil won her youth from Apollo, you see? Why lose yours?
Compare our top term plans in 60 seconds-our final barter system with conditions-
We fulfil your desire for the topmost slot in your simmering soup contest!
You scratch our back, we scratch and scratch and scratch your fragrant flowery back!!
THE BEST DEAL! GOOD! THE DEAL IS FINAL!!


October28, 2015
Contest:Any poem#34 Contest
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A

(Earlier contest
Oct. 9, 2015
Competition: You Want It Bad -Then Bribe Me
Sponsor: Casarah Nance)

Long Term Essence of a Healthy Life

Stop drinking alcohol,
this only reassures us,
like social media,
like your favourite TV shows,
and drugs,
that our personal problems are all okay,
when intoxication is an escape route,
from our abstract reality.

Smoke cannabis on special occasions,
with friends,
on holidays,
away from work,
and daily routines,
Marijuana is a medicinal herb,
like cough syrup,
don't abuse its benefits.

Exercise and go for a run,
Get lost in the gum tree bush,
find yourself amens fresh river streams,
and rich oxygen,
Perfect place to escape stress,
And release pain.

Wake up every day before sunrise,
Take all the opportunity,
to feel the sunlight,
above and beneath the eyes,
supplying us with all the vitamin D we need.

Stop watching Tv,
scrolling through social media,
Playing video games,
deflating our brains,
Manipulating our reality,
distorting the truths,
read books,
newspapers,
history,
and you'll see.

I know these future goals are difficult to attain,
But to emerge out of our sea shells,
we must confront our inner pains,
Don't let temptation dwell,
Don't restrict to the social norms,
Live life the way you feel,
Understand your body,
push its limits and boundaries,
until you realise there's none.

Sacrifice your time to help the poor and unconditioned,
to stand up on their feet,
into a healthy lifestyle and routine.

Live life with complete honesty,
And I promise you,
Nature will roll in ecstasy at your feet,
You will laugh with all joy,
with the realisation that,
sacrifice and love were meant to be.

Lost In the Short Term

Those who walk in falseness will disappear
by day,  Night Stalker stairs as they merely
walk away.  Life has the scales that balance
on the deepest, darkest sad rainy day.

Visions may be clouded but the final
message stays.  The weak be those who doubted
on a sunny day. The teachings;  turn the
other cheek, and then merely walk away.

Life tears the heart out, the soul will always 
stay.  Your emotions come and go, but the 
soul will show the way. Some will go through the
 motions, and be selfish in everyway.

Some never absorbed the teachings of why 
Christ rose on that Easter Day.  Let the pain 
be lost in the short term.  Know Christ will show 
 the path to the long term eternal way.
© Judy Riley  Create an image from this poem.

Toxic Masculinity a Term Coined By Some Stupid Woman

some ladies are annoyed 
because boys will be boys 
they call it toxic masculinity 
based on logic they think they see 
feeling there is a need 
to teach us boys 
how we should be 
and that means more pleasant 
than we are presently 
they say that because they know more 
that’s what they say but I’m not too sure 
believing they’ve been sent to save us 
from our ghastly horrid behaviours 
when really they should go away 
or understand the way we play
 cus they see nastiness in us 
interactions torturous 
that we banter just because 
that's the way been taught to us 
by the older males who are horrible 
according to these women fools 
who fail to understand the difference 
between hurtful and hate filled speeches 
and banter with our near and dearest 
for laughter to make an appearance 
through their eyes it’s all just weirdness, 
but then again they’ve got no shlong 
they ain’t men so they are wrong 
don’t like what you’re looking at move along 
men and women are not the same 
we use humour we call names 
while you judge us like we’re insane 
then interact just to complain 
and tell us our ways can’t remain, 
I think you might have half a brain 
please remember 
we’re different genders 
and you can’t mend what you ain’t been 
just go on home luv and flick your bean 
then try and learn to understand 
that men don’t flick they hold in hand 
we’ve very different parts on us 
and banter isn’t harming rough 
because it’s humour look that word up 
then look up the word retardedness 
that’s you little Miss Marvellous 
as you have never been a boy 
next time when you feel annoyed  
coming our way with your noise 
is not a very clever choice 
no patience left for your stupid voice 
boys will be boys 
and since you ain’t one 
Bugger off!! 
Girls fight behind each other’s backs,
Why don’t you concentrate on that, 
not like boys who go face to face, 
no, because women prefer to be two faced, 
honourless bitterness and all a fake, 
behaviour littered with mistakes! 
Understand your flipping place!!
© Nick Trim  Create an image from this poem.

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