Wearing the champion beau crown
William's port the dude's tug was bound
Sapphire ring
Shined with bling
Lucky, very happy
Not sappy
Snow coming down hard
Staring from the bar
"Time, I carry out this mission,
It is her decision,
Destiny on my side
She will decide
Doing the right thing
Since I am her King"
There she was
Showing Princess buzz
Until the liberty bell sent a response
"Anything else are their wants?
Voice shouted, filled with demand
Making the command
"Formal nice white dress
Bridesmaids will be impressed
Romance
Special dance
Day reserved for me
Is what I decree"
Months later
Brotherly love paid her
Weather turned warm
And a family was born
Creating a Queen for the day
Hearing people say
"Good luck," sending off the pair
Confirming a permanent affair
Loving emotions that cannot be compared
Since once the key stone is unlocked
Married couples are off the marketing block
‘Up The Mountains’
‘Down The Shore’
Street Vernacular
Philly Pure
Cheesesteak Heaven
‘Wit Or Witout’
South Street Pretzels
Twist And Shout
Frankie And Bobby
Fabian’s Luck
Chubby singing
The Hucklebuck
Jerry Blavat
Dick Clark’s Dawn
Comcast Center
City Throngs
Dovel’s Stomping
Hall And Oats
Bell Of Freedom
— Philly Note
(Freedom’s Birthplace: June, 2026)
You have been to me a brother
I do not have to give a bother
Flesh and blood we are not
Cojoined like a siamese twin
We had own shares of dreams on
a platter
Circumstances have not made the
issues better
Brotherly are we, cojoined by our souls
No mortal can ever separate our sail
Brotherly are we,
brotherly shall we be
not by flesh or blood.
(Written 4th January 2026)
The "Brotherly Shove"
also known as the "Tush Push"
works for the Eagles.
When they need some short yardage
for a first down or touchdown.
Good grief, one soldier told another
Our foe’s no different than our brothers
Oh, yes he is, the other retorted
The cause he fights for is distorted
I beg to differ, countered soldier the first
Our side’s lack of morals is the worst
Them's fightin' words, the other soldier replied
Said the first, I'll take you down, I’ve got my pride...
When it was over, they both lay dead
Their foe, their brother, victorious instead
BROTHERLY RIVAL
Boldly, brothers battle for bragging rights
Nigeria and Ghana, neighbors in night
Gigantic egos clash, a game of might
Healthy rivalry, or so it's in sight.4
Music, movies, memorable moments;
These brothers bit-in on each other's boats.
Nimble Nigerians navigate noble norms,
Ghanaians gaze, green with envy's forms8
Raucous rivalry reigns, a roaring storm
Eager eagles eye each other's form
Naija ninjas, the Eagles, no dey carry last
Ghana grits greatly with games of the past.¹²
Bold brothers boast, banter and jest
Raucous rivalry rocks, a restless nest
Eager eagles engage, in endless test
Sibling supremacy, a serious quest¹6
Nigeria's nobles navigate noble deeds
Ghana's giants gaze, with gleaming needs
Rivalry rages, a roaring blaze
Eager eagles eye, each other's ways²°
Bold brothers battle, for brotherly pride
Raucous rivalry reigns, far and wide
Ghana/Nigeria eagerly engage in endless stride
For sibling supremacy, so serious to put aside.²4
VICK MANUEL POETRY {VMP}
FORM: Alliteration/Rhymes
Copyright ©?19th May, 2024.
Brother Keven
It is cool having a brother who could pass for a famous Hollywood actor. He never did take his good looks to Hollywood and I'm sure his wife is glad of it.
Keven is fun to hang out with, his smile and laugh say as much, just ask his son.
Keven is notorious for telling a good story and many a night he'd regale his friends with a few.
Keven will take on a good challenge and careful you bet against him.
Keven is the man to lend a hand when something needs a fixing.
Keven is the friend you want by your side when you're down.
Keven is the kindest and most sensitive guy you'd ever want to know and you can tell him from me I told you so.
*
Who else?
Who else would care for you my brother, if not out of love we care for each other.
Who else would it be?
An old friend?
Or someone I fail to see.
Is it someone who knocked on your door?
Or is it an x lover that you once knew before?
Do you remember how we grew up together?
Do you remember the love we shared with each other?
I remember your cries, your worries, your sadness and sleepless nights.
But I also remember the fun, the great parties that ended before we were done.
I remember your courage in moments of truth.
I remember your endless support, when even close friends failed to escort.
Is it our brotherly bond that binds us forever?
Or is it just family ties?
Saleh Ben Saleh
Biden went to the Middle East
For a cous-cous sheep-eyeball feast
Relations were strained
Raisi explained,
"That Red button summons a priest"
My brother, you as well as I know
That I should have wished you well long ago
Nevertheless I wish you well now
As I make to wishing wellness my vow
We brought each other down at our own expense
So myopic was our lense
We each saw only what was one's own
Until our doors were knocked and banged by others' groans
Therefore I wish you rain and I wish you dew
May God give you a robe and turban white and new
Be the walking dignity of we your kinsmen
And may we resemble gloriously as brethren
For the flourishing of one and another and another
Will breed praises to God whenever we'll gather
May it proliferate throughout the nation
That the peoples may draw from us citation
And when it's all done and unabated
So will it be to the sons an inheritance slated
So soaking will Godliness be to our name
That repute will be more than fame
K. Muitherero.
Happy Birthday Man Pero!
Go along with more wonderful
Encounters in life
More open doors
Live long, in Health, Vitality
Goodness & Riches
in Jesus name!!
Brethren
in prayer-fellowship*...
Bonded
through God’s loving grace-friendship...
Braced
upon servant-heart's stewardship...
Built
around spiritual work-partnership...
Blessed
along divine authority-leadership...
Benefited
to minister by faith midst pain-hardship...
Beautified
with glorious praise-gratefulness worship!
*1Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
August 27, 2019
His face, deeply imprinted from youth
he and I, two souls knit by our pasts
oh so different, yet brotherly are we.
How we laugh, recalling our adventures
his Laurel foibles to my Hardy ways.
Familiar as wearing well worn coats
our voices and friendly pats resonate
two intrinsic souls woven together, forever.
Written on 4/13/2019
Thank God I have a Brother!
He fixes up the truck,
I sometimes give him money,
Whenever he gets stuck.
(Not just for up and fixin’
The truck – not what I mean
‘f I tried, he wouldn’t take it)
It’s just that times ‘re lean.
His poor bald head works harder,
Than any I have known!
For he rides an old lawnmower,
And not a horse or throne!
He goes and helps the neighbors,
He will not take a cent,
(‘Course, he could make a killing,
That’s just not how he’s bent!)
Thank God I have a Brother,
Whose Kindness lifted me,
When I was drenched in sorrow,
And couldn’t hardly see.
He gripped me through the funeral,
Around the shoulders, hard,
And now, he’s lost his stepdad,
Who helped him in the yard,
Who told him ‘Mighty Fine’, and
Who loved, and sat a spell,
And stayed in the garage shop,
And cared that he was well.
So, now, he has a Brother,
Who’ll stand up, when he’s stuck,
And hold him by the shoulder,
And help him fix the truck.
My teeth they are bright and the dentist glum.
No wonder he perks up at brother’s thumb.
Oh my it is wet.
Poor brother, the threat —
Quit sucking or dentist will brace your gums!
1/9/2019
Limerick Ii Contest/Joseph May
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