Long Dogs Poems
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Cymbric ValeI believed that I was rural … that I lived in country style,
where the city was close handy … that big distance was a mile.
Trains and buses ferried daily; a freeway ran close by …
comforts...
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Categories:
dogs, holiday,
Form:
Rhyme
In the Middle of the NightI woke up in the middle of the night with tears running from my eyes. I woke up in the middle of the night because my spirit cries
It is not the tear that falls when...
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Categories:
dogs, celebration, community, confidence, courage, england, environment, feelings,
Form:
Narrative
Summer
“SUMMER”
Where
has Summer
gone?
The world
has lost
Summer
Sweet
little
dream
missing
all those other
beautiful
small dreams
seen as toys
small and
inconsequential
casually tossed aside,
disposable play,
things
pure shining lights
smiling eyes once so bright,
switched off,
'neath...
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Categories:
dogs, abuse, child abuse,
Form:
Epic
FlintFlint
Within its brilliance gleaming
Cool black in lacquered polished silver chrome
Cranked up pistons bleached in summer’s heat
Hot steam rising as gears thundering
Beyond the crystal liquid city lights
Highways built across the land
In hearts felt pride American...
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Categories:
dogs,
Form:
Abecedarian
Who Put Luebella Down the Wych Elm
"Who Put Luebella down the Wych Elm?"
There are rumours
about me, some
come seeking me
with their geiger counters
and ouji boards
with their heart
shaped planchettes
unanswered questions
in the woods, crackling
within the sounds of leaves
invisible dead things speaking
underfoot...
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Categories:
dogs, muse, mystery,
Form:
Narrative
Limericks Ii - Nature and AnimalsLimericks II - Nature Poems and Animal Poems
Dot Spotted
by Michael R. Burch
There once was a leopardess, Dot,
who indignantly answered: "I’ll not!
The gents are impressed
with the way that I’m dressed.
I wouldn’t change even one spot!"
Clyde Lied!
by...
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Categories:
dogs, animal, humor, humorous, light, nature, nonsense, silly,
Form:
Limerick
Zen Death HaikuZen Death Haiku
Brittle cicada shell,
little did I know
you were my life!
—Shuho, translation by Michael R. Burch
Returning
as it came,
this naked worm.
—Shidoken, translation by Michael R. Burch
As dew glistens
on a lotus leaf,
so too I soon must vanish.
—Shinsui,...
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Categories:
dogs, age, autumn, bereavement, death, death of a
Form:
Haiku
Poems About DogsPoems about Dogs
This Dog
by Rabindranath Tagore
loose translation by Michael R. Burch
Each morning this dog,
who has become quite attached to me,
sits silently at my feet
until, gently caressing his head,
I acknowledge his company.
This simple recognition gives my...
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Categories:
dogs, animal, dog, friend, friendship, heart, joy, love,
Form:
Free verse
State of the Art IvState of the Art (IV)
These are my "ars poetica" poems about the art and craft of writing poetry.
Hearthside
by Michael R. Burch
“When you are old and grey and full of sleep...” — W. ...
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Categories:
dogs, art, muse, poems, poetry, poets, write, writing,
Form:
Rhyme
Animal PoemsDot Spotted
by Michael R. Burch
There once was a leopardess, Dot,
who indignantly answered: "I’ll not!
The gents are impressed
with the way that I’m dressed.
I wouldn’t change even one spot."
Stage Craft-y
by Michael R. Burch
There once was a dromedary
who...
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Categories:
dogs, animal, cat, dog, friend, friendship, friendship love,
Form:
Limerick
Words of Young Generation - a Message To Nigerian YouthPlease be informed:
The Nigerian youths have agreed together in love and oneness that in 2023 presidential election and in every other elections, whether state or local government. We will not vote for anyone who...
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Categories:
dogs, 5th grade,
Form:
ABC
Pandemic-Climate Recovery TeamsIn Colchester, CT,
and possibly in your town too,
we have a LongTerm ReCoVery Committee
looking at 20/20 prevision
for post-pandemic climate health revisions
for wealthy local and global EarthJustice.
So, what have I noticed
that might be economically
and ecologically win/win useful?
In...
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Categories:
dogs, community, earth, health, integrity, peace, political, power,
Form:
Political Verse
VillanellesVillanelles
The villanelle is a poetic form based on repetition, with a double refrain.
Villanelle: The Divide
by Michael R. Burch
The sea was not salt the first tide...
was man born to sorrow that first day,
with the...
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Categories:
dogs, moon, repetition, romance, romantic, romantic love, sea,
Form:
Villanelle
Poems About Laughter, Giggles and SmilesHere and Hereafter
by Michael R. Burch
Life’s saving graces are love, pleasure, laughter ...
wisdom, it seems, is for the Hereafter.
Laughter’s Cry
by Michael R. Burch
Because life is a mystery, we laugh
and do not know the half.
Because death...
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Categories:
dogs, cheer up, children, family, giggle, joy, smile,
Form:
Rhyme
Otomo No Sakanoue No Iratsume TranslationTo a Daughter More Precious than Gems
by Otomo no Sakanoue no Iratsume
loose translation by Michael R. Burch
Heaven's cold dew has fallen—
and thus another season arrives.
Oh, my child living so far away,
do you pine for me...
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Categories:
dogs, child, childhood, children, daughter, girl, mother, mother
Form:
Tanka
Poems About Fathers and Grandfathers IvPoems about Fathers and Grandfathers IV
Neglect
by Michael R. Burch
What good are your tears?
They will not spare the dying their anguish.
What good is your concern
to a child sick of living, waiting to perish?
What good, the warm...
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Categories:
dogs, family, father, father daughter, father son, fathers
Form:
Rhyme
In the WildIN THE WILD
Early morning, we go for a drive,
An awesome feeling as we arrive,
At our camp gate which, opens
At 6 o’clock,
Now we are in the African bush
Which, will unlock,
Moments that we have missed...
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Categories:
dogs, adventure, africa,
Form:
Rhyme
Pablo Neruda Translation: Every Day You PlayEvery Day You Play
by Pablo Neruda
loose translation by Michael R. Burch
Every day you play with Infinity’s rays.
Exquisite visitor, you arrive with the flowers and the water.
You are vastly more than this immaculate head I clasp...
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Categories:
dogs, aubade, beauty, dog, for her, fruit, happiness,
Form:
Free verse
The Flash Mob ApplicationI'd like to apply for a permit
for a protest march
on the Washington Mall.
Lovely idea.
But, we're only issuing Mall permits
for Song and Dance Events.
I think this might be a violation of my Rights
to Free Speech.
I see...
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Categories:
dogs, america, culture, health, humanity, humor, integrity, music,
Form:
Political Verse
Poems About Children VPoems about Children V
Pan
by Michael R. Burch
Among the shadows of the groaning elms,
amid the darkening oaks, we fled ourselves
Once there were paths that led to coracles
that clung to piers like loosening barnacles
where we cannot return,...
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Categories:
dogs, autumn, baseball, child, childhood, children, dog, sports,
Form:
Rhyme
Chapter 95 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: Just Summertime Birthday CelebrationsThe kid who often was lost in
The sauce Joshua! His
birthday was in June. He became
The strong silent youngster with
The youngest kids.
A small Celebration was held in
Josh's honor party at...
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Categories:
dogs, birth, black love, children, confidence, devotion, emotions,
Form:
Alliteration
Athenian Epitaphs IiAthenian Epitaphs II
These are ancient Greek epitaphs for lost family and friends, including dogs and other animals ...
Now his voice is prisoned in the silent pathways of the night:
his owner's faithful Maltese...
but will...
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Categories:
dogs, animal, best friend, death of a friend,
Form:
Epitaph
In the Wild Re PostIN THE WILD
( Re Post)
Early one morning, we begin our drive,
An awesome feeling as we arrive,
At our camp gate which, opens
At six o’clock,
Now we are in the African bush
Which, will unlock,
Moments that...
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Categories:
dogs, animal,
Form:
Free verse
Some PoemsA Stolen Memory
A Mirthful Chorus
By Sy Roth
We surrounded him
Asked to let go.
She stared at the misshapen face,
Unshaven sandpapery skin
Eyelids a tabula rasa
Fluttery sere skin
And we could see the humor blossoming in his...
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Categories:
dogs, dream, loneliness,
Form:
Free verse
Please Consider Those Who - Not By Choice - Are Living Alone - 2nd ThirdThis is the 2nd THIRD of my 3-part poem - see Mark Stellinga on Poetry Soup for the other 2 THIRDS - couldn't be helped.
“What about neighbors,” I carefully pried...“do any of them check on...
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Categories:
dogs, love, relationship,
Form:
Narrative