Long Dede Poems

A French Narrative Poem: A wren comes to rest on a reed after the storm – Dialogue between the bird and the shrub. Translation of Rene Etiemble’s poem: Narration Française

(The very first poem composed by...

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*Image of It Begins by Pixabay.

Longanimity

Longanimity stretches a sowers grit for CROPS 
actuality, albeit, can likewise be ones, calm, cool,
collectivity as the bounty of the reapers' CHOPS,
sublimity achieves nature advances as its jewel.

TESTS question one's...

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God is Calling You Home
by Martin Braun 
5/10/20


Washed in the blood (de da, da da)
              praying to Jesus (daaa dede, de da)
Washed...

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The drowned (man), Translation of Etiemble’s poem: Noyé by T Wignesan

( Etiemble who devotes some pages in this only verse volume to translations was a stickler 
to the practice of reproducing the original in its...

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My boy, don't blame HIM, Fr. Daniel explained;
Yes, at times we feel HE has abandoned
us, faith put to great test; don't feel saddened
why HIS help didn't reach in time, don't complaint;
Sometimes people lose faith on...

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Two souls brought up in distinct surroundings
with many perspectives about life, decide
to come together to form outstanding
relationship for their lives with nothing to hide.

Building a relationship isn't easy
arguments and disagreements sometimes crazy;
it's told that...

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SECRET OF THE FOREST
The truth was concealed with many branches
Well cushioned with intertwining vines
In the dark forest  at the foothills
It lay hidden since ancient times

After the demise of the reigning emperor
The enemies broke into...

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Have you ever seen a tear in a dogs eye
afraid to wag his tail hoping you have a good side
it's tail bent low and tucked to their underside
the hurt in their eyes as they try...

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*Image of Grandma and Mom by Family photos.

Women In My Family

Women in my family caused
me to glance a spell and while paused,
preferred my being warmly swathed,
seek cause and effect lasts uncaused.

I had a mom and...

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Francis Thomas Avallone was born in 1939.
This Philadelphian’s lifetime was destined to shine.
At the age of twelve, he appeared on television.
Skilled with a trumpet, he would make a huge impression.
He became popular with classmate Bobby...

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