Sonnet Holiday Poems

"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. The word is love." Sophocles, Greek Poet 

How is the tender word love...

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Upon yon banks where heather waves so fair,
In Scotland's heart, a gem beyond compare,
Loch Lomond lies, embraced by hills and glen,
A sonnet's tale, where verses...

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I am now "away from the noise,"  
my fruit gum I am chewing.  
Sitting here wondering what the boys,  
could be doing.  

 
 
Now all unpacked,  
a book I...

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My many many thoughts linger, 
in the dusting of the springtime, 
I turn pages with my finger, 
I love to read each loving rhyme. 

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Spring is the time to venture out and play
the pretty flowers are wearing the bees
maybe it is bright and sunny all day
early morning may come...

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The Future seems so haunted by the past 
waiting to go back to a place of peace;
Post traumatic tragedy loudly flashed, 
laughing at every single...

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She walked in the natural belle of Yule 
lit up like the glitter upon the trees; 
Holding a dove waiting for it’s release 
in her...

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Serenity prevails let's celebrate
It's Christmas and goodwill surrounds us all
Spellbound by spruce tree we will decorate
Magical season holds us in its thrall.

Message of love in...

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Awakening today to a newly retired life,
I'm more attuned to the world around me,
Grateful our freedoms mean little everyday strife,
Unlike hapless people across the sea.

Let's...

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The old rusty gate                                         ...

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My neighborhood is decorated with festive lights,
Large inflatable santas, snowmen, and nativity scenes
Glittering plastic icicles drip from front porch eaves,
A wide-eyed Martian would wonder what...

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Why I am me,                                           ...

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What hurt filled words did you convey,                              What in the world...

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Wishing you contentment and peace this holiday.
Safety and health for all, I pray.
Some festive foods and display,
Gifts to receive and give away.

May this much enjoyment,
Outweigh...

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I love you lady, singing velvet night sky,
singing azure violet wounded woolen stitch.
I love your lady quavering haunting cry,
intoning shades of purple in fevered pitch.

I...

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