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Hyland Poems

Cures

...There are only two cures
for insomnia,
says the shrink,
sex and death.

Note: Inspired by "The Hyland Confession," The Bold Ones, 1970...

Categories: hyland, film, self,
Form: Verse

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

...It is skimpy
But not indecent
It looks fabulous on a pre-teen
But do not get any ideas
Because that would be creepy

Old women look better in a one piece
And if they are wide they sometimes do...

Categories: hyland, nostalgia,
Form: Free verse

Mario William Vitale Latest Writings

...The language and images of Mario Vitale's poetry are so closely bound to the natural cycles of seasons, of generations, of the body's functioning, that is surprising to realize how many of his poems ...

Categories: hyland, art,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Cures

...There are only two cures
for insomnia,
says the shrink,
sex  and death.

Note: Inspired by "The Hyland Confession," The Bold Ones, 1970...

Categories: hyland, humorous,
Form: Verse

My Funny Valentine

...I love you like a four-year-old 
loves playing Hunt the Thimble: 
I want you like Inspector Gerard 
wants cuffs on Richard Kimble. 

As Mork has eyes for Mindy, I 
am crazy, too - no, loonier! ...

Categories: hyland, valentines day,
Form: Rhyme

My New Sneakers

...My new sneakers were pure white,
And the laces were pink neon,
On the inside it was airy,
But on the outside they were strong,
I wore my sneakers everywhere,
To school and to the park, 
And the...

Categories: hyland, childhood, funny,
Form: I do not know?

S O S

...S      O       S

I’m telling you something, this have got to end
It’s not going back to the way it’s been
Can’t buy food and short on the rent
Not running to your house to cry and lament

It ...

Categories: hyland, inspirational, introspection, life, me,
Form: Couplet