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Grand Style Poems - Poems about Grand Style

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

Premium MemberThinking 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



Premium MemberMeant 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

Premium MemberRelics 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

Premium MemberNineteen-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)

Premium MemberHappy 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

Premium MemberStory

...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

Premium MemberHappy 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

Premium MemberFragrance

...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

Premium MemberStillness

...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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