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Gregory
You made yesterdays news, invoking fears
You were found on the streets
Discarded and left to die alone
Thrown away like a piece of garbage with little thought
An inconvenience, as you struggled for your life
So many questions and no answers….
Your thoughts were dark and twisted and not appropriate
You did not fit the mould
Opportunities wasted as you oared against the current
The river washed you out and you choked to breathe
Your thoughts were numbed by substances
Chemicals that took away your sanity
Robbed you of your family and your home
Left your mother with a broken heart and tortured soul, struggling with forgiveness
Your father fought his own demons just long enough to remember your life
And then fall back into the abyss and darkness and forgottenness
Your friends cried as they thought of you.
Their scarred faces and souls with their big crosses around their necks
Their tattooed and tattered young zombie bodies
With their vacant eyes that bore too much pain to contain
Thin and remorseful souls
with the tears that fell down their cheeks like rain
They loved you, you were a good friend!
It was said you would give the shirt off your back for a friend
Your first love wondered how she could have helped?
Your grandfather has lived too long to see this day
One more funeral in his 88 years
A reminder of his son of 17 that was also discarded.
Your brother tried to honour and play his guitar that you gave him
Tears were shed
Beautiful memories shared and kind words spoken
A life too young
Fell beneath the caverns of a broken world
Aunts write poetry to make sense of it all, desperately writing to keep your memory alive
Unspoken grief all around with nowhere to go
One more forgotten victim of an epidemic
Bi-polar they said
Addicted they said
As they sat in their offices high above the streets away from it all
Making policies to keep you safe.
Safe injection sights to shoot poison to your veins
And kitchens with large pots of soup to sustain you until your imminent death
The great unravelling of a generation
You were loved by many
You were a beautiful soul, a good friend, son, brother, cousin
A beautiful child with big brown eyes and so much promise
Gregory always remembered
Rest peacefully sweet soul…
Grace Daub August 25, 2021 written after my nephew’s untimely death- homeless and on the streets
Sappho Translations VIII by Michael R. Burch
Sappho, fragment 68
translation by Michael R. Burch
That was then, this is now!
In those days my maidenhead was in full bloom,
then you …
Sappho, fragment 135
translation by Michael R. Burch
Golden Persuasion, Aphrodite's daughter,
how you deceive mortals!
Sappho, fragment 88
translation by Michael R. Burch
Why, Procne,
delicate swallow, daughter of Pandion,
why do you weary me with tales of woe?
Sappho, fragment 15
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
Cypris, may she find you a harsh mistress,
Doricha, the sl-t!
Put an end to her bragging,
nor let her boast that she fooled him twice,
my brother's embezzler!
Sappho, fragment 7
translation by Michael R. Burch
Doricha commands arrogantly,
like young men.
Sappho, fragment 148
translation by Michael R. Burch
A vagabond friendship,
a public blessing …
repent Rhodopis!
Sappho, fragment 138
translation by Michael R. Burch
The beautiful courtesan Rhodopis,
lies here entombed, more fair
than when she walked with white lilies
plaited in her dark hair,
but now she's as withered as they:
whose dust is more gray?
Sappho, fragment 5
translation by Michael R. Burch
Revered Nereids, divine sea-daughters, please grant that my brother may return unharmed,
his heart's desires all fulfilled,
and may he show his sister more honor than in his indifferent past …
But you, O august Kypris, please keep him from unbearable dooms!
Sappho, fragment 95
translation by Michael R. Burch
Lord Hermes, you guide spirits to their final destination.
Now guide me, for I am despondent and wish only to die,
to see the lotus-lined shores of Acheron.
Sappho, fragment 150
translation by Michael R. Burch
1.
Cleis, daughter, don't cry!
Mourning is unbecoming a poet's household.
2.
For those who serve the Muses,
mourning is unbecoming.
Sappho, fragment 56
translation by Michael R. Burch
Erinna, will any woman
born under the sun
ever match your art?
Sappho, fragment 135
translation by Michael R. Burch
Erinna, why does darkwinged Procne, King Pandion's daughter, beckon?
Keywords/Tags: Erinna, Procne, brother, sister, daughter,
June 8 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Psalms 88-91
Key Verse – Psalm 88:1 O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee.
LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY SALVATION
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
exempting me from hell’s grievous damnation
Thank You for exiling my soul within Your redeeming grace and compassion…
Exceeding are Your mercies that pulled me against sinful wrath’s affliction
Extra-special am I by Your lovingkindness’ function.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
extending to me Your goodness in my prayer earnestness
Thank You for exploring my heart through Your steadfast faithfulness…
Exemplary are Your great ways that radiate for my holiness
Extra-joyful am I for Your granted peaceful gladness.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
expecting me to submit to Your ruling
Thank You for extinguishing my doubts by Your truth never failing…
Excellent are Your teachings that strengthen my faith from falling
Extra-grateful am I for Your assurance-sealing.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
examining me as Your called servant
Thank You for extricating my flesh against carnality so adamant…
Expeditious are Your deeds that make me stay in Your covenant
Extra-blessed am I by Your favour, indeed pleasant.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
exciting me toward battle’s victory
Thank You for exercising my will to bear Your Gospel story…
Expert are Your armaments that enable triumphant glory
Extra-privileged am I to abide in Your champion’s territory.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
exhorting me to dwell under Your watchful eye
Thank You for exhausting my folly by Your wisdom as to You I draw nigh…
Exquisite are Your divine explanations for why and sigh
Extra-fortunate am I to learn from You though You are majestically high.
Lord God, You are my Salvation,
expanding me of my service in Your entrusted place
Thank You for exhibiting my hope as You satisfy my stewardship days…
Extensive are Your trainings that nurture me along Christian race
Extra-blissful am I to testify about Your great ways.
June 8, 2023
done near got clipped yet even tripped
out on the patio blasting the stereo
my son was inside eating his Cheerios
man that kid don't quick eating some ice cream with another lick
it seems that times like these that no one gives a ****
rap is the jungle in your mind some walking blind
hit me from behind when everything was quite fine
way back in 88 I knew my fate but yet my destiny was a little bit clouded
busting a move sure to improve the cycle of reflection
leave us secong guessing i must be confessing
why ya all stressing of my brand new invention
here is come quickly cause Johnny cum lately
reaching my destiny backed by George Foreman
for I created a rhyme that will bust a move ya show improve
Word on the streets is we got to stay clean burning the rubbers in fresh magazines
this is a brand new invention so get me at no blessed convention
should i put salt in your teeth or maybe added sugar
is it any wonder you got too much time on our hands
let the reader understand you can't keep sticking it to the man
we built this city on rap control trying to add up what's left in Death Row
clouds of funk between the satin sheets one has sprung a leak
trying to make dope rhyme to share with society
the raps are stuck in side of me living for my legacy
blast from the past now its the hour of decision
peeps in the street trying to spring a new leaf with the hip hop scene
people can break you or take you fake you or make you
got to bust a sweet beat just to make it on through
see we are tired you see in our blinded society
folks with a spoon up their nose with a rubber hose
don't you know we all want to be a wanna be gangster
with stereo or caper
but ya'll can be what you want to be even work on that degree
blasting out tracks as sugar is sweet so sweet like honey nothing a bit phony
got your body kit Camary living in the hood you see
the peddles in the front while to true pussy's in the back
working too hard can give any man a heart attack
bullets flying but I'm still surviving paid in full and I'm not lying
fresh beats to end for never again will i have to pan handle in the alley
Cause soon & very soon I'll be going back to Cali
Pack his suitcase,
say goodbye.
Tears don't even
reach my eye
"Come back safely.
Do take care."
Then he's gone, and
I'm left there
Give a smile, and
don't complain
What's the use?
Just bear the pain
Hours of empty,
voiceless time!
Countless trips
should be a crime.
Time to clean, for
he'll be back.
All I've left
is paltry snack.
Home a while then
off again
It's his job
to save from sin
Pack his suitcase,
then unpack.
There's no way
to get time back
Special times just
gone amiss.
Rushed goodbyes,
and hurried kiss
Weeks and months,
yes, years go by.
Getting old,
and soon I'll die
When I'm gone
I'll be at rest
No pack/unpack
No empty nest
Let another
stay behind;
someone else
he's sure to find,
but I know that
she'll complain.
He won't go
to keep her sane
I hope one day
he'll come to see
what he did
was cruel to me
Lonely days that
merged to nights.
Sighs and tears...
It was not right
Too late he'll know
he broke my heart.
Those trips he took?
That time apart?
Broke me, killed me,
stole my life
"Work is second!
First is wife!"
The simple truth
he could not see.
Now there's nothing
Left of me.
Eileen Manassian
In way of explanation: both my husband and I work for our church organisation, and he has a leadership role which necessitates travel to the countries in the Middle East and North Africa. He has to travel. It's part of his job description, but it doesn't make it any easier for me, especially since I work full time and am a caregiver to my 88 year old dad who had alzhiemers. If we want to get retirement benefits, we need to keep working for the organisation, so... there is that. I'm just tired of it.. that's all. I've been alone so many times...depression sets in before he travels and while he's away. It's been this way for years. I read him the poem today :(. He knows I'm posting it. To be fair... he's cut down on some of it because of my mental health. There is a spouse allowance for travel, but the timing doesn't coincide with my teaching scedule and I can't leave dad anyway. This is just a angst filled reflection on how it feels to be lonely.
Many years have since passed
Upon the years of gold
Bond between us we did hold
Around my neck I clasp a strand
carved, yellowed with age spring bloom tulips
Perfect love
Grandma used to wear
stood out with her dark brown hair
like no other
I try to hide tears of times we shared
Each bead is unique, varying in size
Not much,
yet
I get to hold what brings me peace
I don't know if you can see her in me
I feel her warmth of tender love
She's in my heart
Perfect love
The reason that I seem so far away
Somewhere laced in time I disappear
In the warmth of her tender love
10/25/2016
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Poetry Contest: Old Jewelry or Just Old Things
Sponsored by: Broken Wings
The meaning of tulips is generally perfect love
They say I look like my grandma :)
Serge Lyrewing 417
Sharon K Gulley 174
Shihabudheen Kumbidi 424
Shiraz Iqbal 88
Shirley Ann Hawkins 123, 190
Shirley R Rebstock 102, 181
Simon Laurie king 312, 314, 393
Simon Rogerson 287
Sneha RV 146
Sophia William 464
Sophie Georgia Pilkington 123
Stephanie Falotico 97
Stephen Mayne 386
Stephen Michael Tefft 318
Stephen Watson 402
Subash Khanal 434
Subimal Sinha-Roy 14
Subrahmanyan Radhakrishna 192
Supraja Kannan 279
Susan M. Ashley 25, 42, 56
Suzanne Delaney 112, 132, 172
Suzanne Jones 443, 445
Swagata Lakshmi Das 365
T. Wignesan 413
Tania Kitchin 126, 59, 78
Terence O'Leary 101, 18, 72
Teresa Lindsay 414
Thomas Cunningham 72
~Many thanks to you selected poets; Of sharing your whispers from God, tho you didn’t know it; Each letters and each word; Reads so very dear and well; Joys of your souls cheers; Covenants of choice, reading your voice; Blessing peace be still; Please keep writing your skills; Rhyming verses blessings of course it’s… P.S. Congrats and thank-U my fellow Soupers Of sharing your whispers from God, tho you didn’t know it; Each letters and each word; Reads so very dear and well; Joys of your souls cheers; Covenants of choice, reading your voice; Blessing peace be still; Please keep writing your skills; Rhyming verses blessings of course it’s… P.S. Congrats and thank-U my fellow Soupers~
Write On!
P S its POETRY WRITE ON WRITE ON CONGRATS TO MY FELLOW POETRY SOUPERS PART 17
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
"MARRY ME" -- The Sweethearts Valentine Candy
I write with passion in every line,
A poet bleeding words, in black and white
Elegant, like a fine glass of red wine.
I SIT!
I LAY!
I LOOK INTO YOUR KNIGHTLY EYES!
Pearly paper I unwrap the magazine
I switch the lights to read
Gently I kiss you on the cheek
Tonight my diary reads, LOVE
I walked away, bathing for the night
A beautiful purple Amethyst diary on the nightstand.
The unthinkable; -O' you opened to read
Page 1 - 50 dramatic, and set
You skipped on over to the day we met.
Page 88
Once I was lost in the twilight
Then I magically found a box of invisible light
There you stood like a diamond ring;
Suddenly my heart began to sing
Your love was more than the beauty that spawned from your soul
Fair and cold like winter blues
January stars following my every move
I treasure every moment we spend like my mother’s cameo
I lifted our memories and time framed them like yesterday
A vintage picture, no one can erase or take away.
Page 55
You skipped back and, opened a page that spoke about my broken dreams.
Page 66
Smeared cobalt words in every line (CRYING)
Page 77
Sapphire Glamour of fancy words
Phrased that I finally found my amulet
He will protect me with unspeakable powers.
Page 99
Moonstone & Opal = 4ever
My white shiny Pearl, listen to me whatever
SLAMMING the diary shut!!
A piece of paper fell, and you bent over to pick it up.
Your heart skips ---- (when you read your name)
Dear Diary!
The roads ahead are full of bumps and screams.
I will continue to open every door until I find my dreams.
My sweetest love, soon will come,
May he never dares to change me like the seasons.
My sweetest love, soon will come
Together well enjoy life and respect its reasons.
A sexy man!!
Will come and intrude the glossary of my life!
My sweetest love, soon will come
One day to make me his wife
Today I will write and smile about love
Page 111
I have no shame in asking the man who stops
By to sneak a peek and read my diary once a week
Will You MARRY ME????
Afghan Afghan wearing an Afghan
leg lifted high
a pissious 88 salute
and drenching thirsty
cactus masses
with needle arms
these masses
drooling acids
crass bands
of bandit masses
and the temperature over 140 degrees
erect hands
linger longingly
pining for more
opiated oblivion
opinions like onions
like reefer smoke weaving
inhalation-pant-breathing
half assed flags
and children try on roles
like play clothes
orphan, mourner,
time traveller
instant age
in the era of youth
exfoliators for sporeous pores
-swapping wives instead of recipes now
-foot taps not door raps in bathrooms now
-teachers teach sex ed with homework now
a world strong enough
to school us weekly
as we are fed weakly
we murder it
by not living Taliban-tech levels
but being regurgitated
Romans we
eating to excess
drinking more
sexing children
losing mores
we will circle coriolis
bring enemies in among us
and embrace
this pieceful islam of Religion
and die
one by one
as a people
who refused a Good God
will never take a violent god
and obssessed
with libertine dash liberty
will die
one
by
one
stoned, jaw dropping walldrops,
like head drops
in soccer stadiums
smile
this is your life
(but try not to get any turf in your teeth)
1: My Waltz With Life - Facts about how my life grew from
childhood until 2015- written five years ago.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_waltz_with_life_661335
2: Threnody For My Father - A tribute to my dad, who I still miss
very much.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/threnody_for_my_father_712038
3: Unbearable Beauty In White - A tribute to my mom, who I still
miss so much. She was only 55 years old when she passed.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_unbearable_beauty_in_white_841088
4: Christmas Past - A tribute to the only Christmas day I was
with all my extended family- Christmas 1953. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/christmas_past_625584
5: Empty Nests - Remembering our empty nest when our children
all left home- and then another empty nest when the grandkids grew up.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/empty_nests_658705
6: Castle On The Hill - A tribute to my childhood home torn down
to build a bridge across the Hudson River.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/castle_on_the_hill_780790
7: A Special Love - A tribute to my dear, special pet of twenty
years- my Charlie Cat.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_special_love_1011177
8: For The Love Of Poetry - A poem about my love for writing
poetry, and how it overpowers me.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/for_the_love_of_poetry_775408
9: The Stars and Beyond - This poem supports my deep intrigue
with our stars and beyond in our Universe. Written in complex form.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_stars_and_beyond_734930
10: If Death Should Visit Me Today
A reversible poem that explains how I feel about death.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/if_death_should_visit_me_today_602782
May 7, 2020
~1st Place~
Contest: 10 Poems That Define Me
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Judged: 05/24/2020
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