Little Oil and Five Stones
...I.
I dreaded those days before they came
When I had to look at you laying down, weak as I stared at your frame
And many treasures that couldn't make you stand up
Glory is nothing to those gone,...
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Categories:
grand style, christian, gospel,
Form: Free verse
Berlin, September 1962
...Berlin, City of Espionage;
split by a wall, divided into four
only approached from the west
by road, rail, and air corridor.
Still carrying traces of the Berlin
of Isherwood’s thirties days
so ...
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Categories:
grand style, adventure, history, international, memory,
Form: Rhyme
Jamaica At 60
...There is no place like home
I represent the black, green and gold.
Out of many, we are one people, driven to succeed
Global excellence is our only mission to achieve.
Reggae and danceha...
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Categories:
grand style, celebration, hero, hope, journey,
Form: Free verse
Symphony of Money
...Money less man is useless
In society, he is graceless
As he is totally peace less
His hope is less and less
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Give in life an honest chase
By following only lawful ways
Sweat and complete all ...
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Categories:
grand style, money,
Form: Rhyme
Thinking of You Mother
...I reminisce, I miss
the sound of the stair lift that brings you down,
and your voice as you ask for morning coffee,
mother, the silence is too harsh to bear!
the half knit cardigan that is on y...
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Categories:
grand style, birthday, blessing, death, devotion,
Form: Free verse
Meant To Be, Therefore Will Forever Last
...Meant To Be, Therefore Will Forever Last
Heaven was her first soft, passionate kiss
Begging, beg I for more, far more of this
Night's splendor, in her silk covered bed
Treasure, promise that on...
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Categories:
grand style, appreciation, beautiful, blessing, daughter,
Form: Romanticism
Relics of the Blue
...They boarded the mighty ship on a fateful trip
And waved to those ashore who craved a last goodbye,
The ship set sail without fail as champagne they did sip
The vessel's might was their delight...
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Categories:
grand style, fate, sea,
Form: Rhyme
Nineteen-Fifties Poetry Readings
...One night each week, we courting couples meet
to share our poetry and chat a while.
This time we’ll all enjoy a special treat.
Romantic sonnets sure to make us smile
and swoon will be recited in ...
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Categories:
grand style, freedom, friendship, poetry, romantic,
Form: Quintain (English)
Happy Valentine's
...Cupid shows up
Sips sweet cup
Know thus deep fill
Do keep still
Watch touch of grace
Bless each face
Words tell so much
In mere touch
Come as wit calls
Love is all
In a ...
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Categories:
grand style, change,
Form: Couplet
Story
...Craft in brief write
Cause that you cite
Draft in clear take
Poise that firms make
Tell in words plain
Warm touch that gains
Spell in grand style
A fragrant pile
Word in clear...
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Categories:
grand style, allegory,
Form: Couplet
Happy Endings
...Face to face here
With happy cheer
Wear a rich smile
That sets grand style
Let joy draw near
To forge fine cheer
Wise ways work well
To confront tell
Dance in good fit
That s...
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Categories:
grand style, blessing,
Form: Couplet
Fragrance
...A simple touch
Can mean so much
A simple smile
Can forge grand style
A simple gaze
Can cause fond craze
A simple wit
Can usher fit
A simple pain
Can prompt clear gain
A ...
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Categories:
grand style, blessing,
Form: Couplet
Old Camp Seven, Part Ii
......He loked at one and he sighed:
”Wished they still made them like that.”
I said,”I know at least one remains,
if you’re willing to haul a pack.”
Nick didn’t seem at all convinced,
I said,”Tr...
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Categories:
grand style, confusion, history, lost, mystery,
Form: Narrative
Grand Style
...G-rand style of writing rhymes
H-as quenched the reader's thirst;
I-t fully feeds the hungry heart,
E-arly January thirty-first.
E-xpressed poems in grand style
B-righten the darkest day;
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Categories:
grand style, birthday,
Form: Acrostic
Stillness
...Seek a calm spot,
Sit still with ease;
Now close eye slots,
Stillness funds peace.
Abide here now,
Breathe wholesome cheer;
Yes you know how,
Purge away fear.
No need to rush,
Sip yo...
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Categories:
grand style, beauty,
Form: Quatrain
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