Les Braves
(Iambic Pentameter)
Tan sands conceal deep furrows of their pain,
As churned emotions scream on the light breeze.
The rushing lather bubbles with red stain,
While mortar clouds suppress the dying wheeze,
That madly dared to reach the cliffs in vain.
The hostile bluff still taunts a flying skein,
Where warriors bravely tried to scale the crest.
The rock secretes long tales of plaintive strain,
Of ones that fought abreast for the oppressed,
and finally achieved the winning gain.
Yet no win comes without a shocking loss,
As the escarpment holds the treasured sons,
That fought the menace of the iron cross,
to fall heroic to opponents’ guns,
but proudly rest in peace ‘neath the grave’s moss
Note: Just came back from a visit to the D Day beaches and the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-mer, a great place of reverence.
3rd place trophy winner
10.21.22
Contest: 3 stanza poem in quintain (Sicilian)
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins
Categories:
braves, history, world war ii,
Form: Quintain (Sicilian)
Astros shooting stars
now they know their ABCs
~ Atlanta Braves champs
11/02/2021
Categories:
braves, baseball,
Form: Haiku
Struggle is a rythme we dance to
Never be a pushover they run through
Rather be a protector they run to
You've got to be strong to move mountains
Be strong enough to worth something
Live will leave no handouts
Better snatch yours and run out.
Categories:
braves, inspirational love,
Form: Lyric
Most birds fly south when Autumn winds herald old man Winter’s approach. Some just choose to brave it; like Mr. Lone Robin. He just sits, his feathers puffed out make him look so fat but, he’s hungry so I hang out a suet cake for him. He partakes eagerly every time and perches on the corner of my garage roof; staring in my kitchen window, he says thank you.
Birds may not speak but,
Listen to their hearts and souls
You’ll feel their stories.
We’re all the same tribe
One world, one tribe, together
And we share all pain.
Categories:
braves, animal, appreciation, bird, cute,
Form: Haibun
Those Braves
As pearls remain in sea bed
Braves should be sieved from bravery
yes, the perfection of job can win
By the parameters of human hearts
Those braves did earn from zeroes
Never expected perks and rewards
titles and classes did not pour there
Who they are hearties or braves !
One notion and single motion in faith and path
Always guided them ahead go ahead
Do not judge the results or weathers
Would be favor or depth of fates
Yes they are all those who vitalized the world
Countless their bravery gave humans lives
I love them appreciate them praise and accelerate
Those braves are sources of inspirations for all to raise.
27 6 2017
Categories:
braves, career, caregiving, dedication,
Form: Blank verse
The Atlanta Braves
losing in the Wild Card game.
Done for the season.
There will be no World Series.
They just have to wait next year.
Categories:
braves, sports,
Form: Tanka
Oh' the tranquil feel of this enchanting plain.Thine the power of purity.Indian man sets
out on steed,to worship the sun.Oh' the tranquil feel of this enchanting plain.Thine the
power of purity.An eclipsing shadow shows the way to a cool,solace path of drinking water
shared by bison.Oh' the tranquil feel of this enchanting plain.Thine the power of
purity.Eagles pass over tree tops showing strength and solidarity.Oh' the tranquil feel of
this enchanting plain.Thine the power of purity.The warrior whispers to gods' humble
heart-''Thank You For Today.''Oh' the tranquil feel of this enchanting plain.Thine the
power of purity.
Categories:
braves, upliftingpower,
Form: Pastoral