January Englyn Poems
These January Englyn poems are examples of Englyn poems about January. These are the best examples of Englyn January poems written by international poets.
Ditch MitchDitch Mitch McConnell, I say,
Make room for new blood today!
He promotes a party schism,
Also, plain obstructionism.
A major fault, I can see,
Not a hoot for Kentucky.
We...
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how i feel, political,
Joe Manchin, DinoCall yourself obstructionist
Who blocks a popular bill
A Democrat, I think not,
From West Virginia still.
You, the arbiter of right?
Your constituents starving,
Coal companies pay your dues
Pharmacies...
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political,
Music In My Soul - Form E ContestMusic pumps the hearts in Wales
Choirs singing throughout the vales
Sending joy that never fails.
Penned 21 January 2017
Englyn Milwr form 3 lines /...
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heart, music,
Uncle Sam Got My Son, the ManUncle Sam Got My Son, the Man
My heart feels joy and sadness—together.
Watch me tether madness.
I know there should be gladness.
He joined the service… sad-nest.
©...
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on work and working,
Lands of OilLands of Oil
Soldiers sent to foreign soil.
Fights for “Freedom” are their toil.
Over there great hatreds boil
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
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war
Judge NotJudge Not
Judging human parasites—freeloaders
Foul fodder feeds these plights.
Judges accost not mans flights.
Homeless victims feel the blights.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
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social
Beyond SerenityBeyond Serenity
She sings floating melodies—drifting free
Harmony that carries
Sounds, magical majesties
Wafts, beyond serenity.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
References: Englyn Unodl Union (Straight...
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music
Machine GunsMachine Guns
Allied forces lie down flat.
Strong, brave, ready for combat.
Hush. Hear that. Rat-a-tat-tat.
Armed, they work without brickbat.
Dug-in. Stressed in metal hat.
Distant screams Rat-a-tat-tat.
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war
Someone's SonSomeone’s Son
Someone’s son buried alive.
Fighting wars evils contrive.
Mother’s joys cannot survive.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr (The Soldier’s Englyn)...
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death, sad, war
When?When?
When will peaceful ways be found?
When will God’s good faith shine down?
When will men erase hate’s frown?
Peaceful men embrace loves’ ground.
Faithful men let God surround.
Respect...
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peace, warmen, men,
Fearless SoldiersFearless Soldiers
Blood and guts fly all around.
Everywhere death screams its sound.
Fearless soldiers still abound.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr...
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war
Death's FrayDeath’s Fray
Enemy troops discover.
Young soldiers find cover.
Fear of death’s fray hovers
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr (The Soldier’s Englyn)...
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war
The FrailThe Frail
The frail know not the zeal of robustness.
Nonetheless, hopes seal
Daydreams that hearts conceal.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
NOTE: There...
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angst
DaydreamsDaydreams
A daydream fanaticizes many things.
Romance sings, rises.
But, real life surmises.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
NOTE: There are several forms for...
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fantasy, life
Fidelity and CuriosityFidelity and Curiosity
Curiosity quickly seeks and finds
Tearful times; swiftly
Hiding from view, slickly.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010
Poetic form: Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn penfyr...
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angst, life