Long Abb Poems

On the Beach, Translation of Etiemble’s poem: Sur la plage by T. 
Wignesan

(The end-rhyme scheme of the orignal : abb(b)a, cdcd, efef, ghgh, iijj, 
klkl, fmfm, nnhh)

How good-looking he was this spy
all studded with sea-shells,
that...

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The Bard 

In a small cottage high upon the windy moors
There lives a bard with authentic romantic rhymes;
A master poet who lives within present times.

Enchanting stanzas written to beguile, confuse.
His poetry sometimes enigmatic, you see,
Can...

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INGRATITUDE WALTZ

How could you give me such extreme distress
While my care for you has always been so strong
Did I not show where you were going wrong?

When you spent such toil on your pathetic writing
I enlightened...

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Peace, are you atoms spread in the air
I keep struggling to find your essence
All I ever get in return is a show of war's dance!

Peace, are you a bird, so subtle and quiet
A frail one,...

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FINDING LOVE IS NOT AS EASY AS ABB 

It’s hard to find love in your twilight years
I've got a blue rinse,
but still seek a prince!

It’s hard to find love when you’re past your best
I’ve got...

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The midnight's chill which brings
little cold drops of dew,
on tips of leaves and stalks, each anew. 

This was a mighty kingdom.
But now it looks quite sore;
for in here, a kingdom stands no more.

Her caring branches...

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President Trump is well versed in the art 
of exaggeration
and procrastination.

He constantly breaks campaign promises
despite obligations
and or demonstrations.

Always begging His financial friends for
generous donations
for favorite foundations.

He brazenly touts alternative truths 
luring congregations
feeding aspirations.

He’s transformed lying...

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AAA

I learned to type in Jr. High. 
I learned to tap the keyboard. 
One letter than another... 
on and on. 
AAA
AAA
AA Then... B

AAA
AAB
ABB
BBC
... 

One day I came to class, 
and we all sat right down...

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GARDEN OF FANTASY

a wink in the garden of fantasy
with ankle dress ivy spread
her bouquet scented bed

the curve of her neck like an archer’s bow
a pillow from crown to breast
this snow white apple blest

a silver maple...

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Big top three-ring-circus ferris wheel and sideshow freaks
Ringmaster draws your attention to the center ring
Presenting the bareback rider with a graceful fling

Silly clowns riding tricycles
Fierce animals and lion tamers
Elephants waiving their disclaimers

Cotton candy and merry-go-round
Trapeze...

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the dog's bark was a ferocious sound
the man stood motionless ..should he run or wait
imagining the jaws that would seal his fate

the window half open was a chance to escape
stood motionless….. his brain went into...

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She was a light-bearer
never maleficent
rather magnificent

She was a nurturer
extremely caring,
readily sharing

She was a listener
patiently waiting
eagerly learning

She was the family’s truth giver,
quite pure of heart,
gave all a fresh start

She was empathetic and kind.
Compassionate and sincere,
and her...

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Feather in the wind

My love is the feather in the wind
In bird song hours of streaked dawn
Tossing through tidal seams of times gone

Through the woodlands of my poems lost
Wavering in purple shine of yawning skies
As...

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