Dismays Poems - Poems about Dismays

...Who would sell that which they do not own? Who kept quiet that truth not be known? Who betrayed souls their faith now uncertain? Who moved devils behind a secretive curtain? Who empties His house......

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...The bright garden of summer fades, This life chills like November shades. Now I'm not worry for myself alone, I am worry for the generations unknown. In youth, I lived for fleeting days......

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...John Audelay translations by Michael R. Burch. John Audelay was a medieval English poet who died circa 1426. Dread of Death (excerpts) by John Audelay translation by Michael R. Burch Lady, he......

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..."The world is God's pure mirror clear to eyes when free from clouds within"Rumi Yellow sunrise illuminates night sky It chases darkness away to the west Goldfinch sent in to feed by ......

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...In the searing heat, false hope springs up and gleams, In a shimmering mirage from sandman's dreams. In mesmerizing murmurs, it weaves its guise, A tempting illusion, a trick in disguise. The s......

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...decay dismays renewal rejuvenates to which transient attribute does our fickle heart yet cling 13-December-2022......

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... When you’re alone and afraid Tears are falling like rain Shadows are calling your name Doubts make you feel so ashamed It is then… during your worries When you call out to the On......

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...Princess! The smile of your angel face may never depart. Sweetheart! wake up and give your day a fresh new start. Your beauty and charm God can no longer exalt. You are a precious queen, with a......

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...We try to raise our children with kind and generous traits that we hope become inherent…oftentimes forgetting how your children are also raising parents… With that in mind, I shall yield my pen to......

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...Praying In the silence Longing For the kindness Of a God who listens And forever whispers Of love that completes hearts A love that brings hope and warmth A love that is alive with joy A lov......

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...Angel Eyes Wondering what brings me here Sitting with that lonesome tear As I'm looking through another eyes. As I pretend not to cry. As I ponder all thee rejections That I have received t......

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...Medieval Poems Deor's Lament (Anglo Saxon poem, circa 10th century AD) loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Weland knew the agony of exile. That indomitable smith was wrac......

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...The year half gone, from now on, just enjoy each dawn- so much has been lost, due to the cost virus tossed. Just waiting around, then we found life grew confound- all alone, end unknown, and bad n......

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...Lament for the Makaris ("Lament for the Makers/Poets") by William Dunbar [c. 1460-1530] loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch i who enjoyed good health and gladness am overwhelm......

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...Sweet Rose of Virtue by William Dunbar (c. 1460-1530) loose translation/modernization/interpretation by Michael R. Burch after William Dunbar Sweet rose of virtue and of gentleness, delightf......

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