Long Elly Poems

There was a little wind fairy who lived in a meadow near a small town, her name was Estella. Estella had beautiful blue hair like the sky, so her friends called her the little blue...

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‘Bout 8:15 this morning, on the bus that I was riding, I overheard a woman tell some gal it seemed she knew,
Her pastor - reverend Bishop - and a “tacky looking woman” we’re spotted leaving...

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Poet Convention

Lost in a poets convention, 
I can't recall every poem, I've read through the years
50518, unique comments I 'validate'--- 
Thank You For Sharing Your Happy and Sad tears 
Since March 24, 2010 In the...

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ELLY MAY


poem by: Maria Williams

T'was the night before her birthday and Elly May
Still in the office putting stuff away
In her horn rimmed glasses and grey flannel suit
She was the epitome of perfection, the essence of...

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With you here in my life:
All enemies seem far away!
No longing have I now to roam!
The world seems like it’s meant for play!
Your aura’s warmth is always home!

God knows this cannot stand:
Illusion hide your heart...

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Yes, my dear, you know,
You are my source of joy, rejuvenation, hope
I need your emotion spread onto my life,
I need your heart to sing among the darkness surrounding
Do not let our words run dry
Together, in...

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 dodoitsu series (rhymed) 

Winter is taking the reins
speeding past days of autumn -
Jack Frost smears the windowpanes
forefingers and thumb.

You who have no house to own,
too proud to seek charity,
you choose your path all alone
that’s...

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As my hands lay on the canvas, 
with the beat of the music of my heart
i feel an eagerness to let the heat to surpass 
by the trace of my fingers i slowly outlined the...

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It's so sad to hear the news today
Another brother has passed away
Mick elliott is his name
This is Trully a real shame

Ellydog as he was known
A great bloke and mentor  for all below
He didn't mince...

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Two days ago, two suicide bombers blew themselves up and killed over 40 people and injured more than 200 in Beirut. This is in a place that is 30 minutes away from where I live,...

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*The Perfect Painting*

On a canvas like none other
I began to sculpt all of mankind
I began with a single piece of clay and a thought

A thought of love…

I desired love of unprecedented proportions
So I created the...

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My Ode to the Netherlands

       White water lilies picked for Verlena in Friesland.
The Dutch Republic is over a century old.

      We are there during...

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With her brush and canvas, she charily dash
Slowly and surely, never ever she rushed
Each stroke a decisive measured stoke
Yielding a beauty of light and heavy poke
A family of emotions, she does evoke

Even palette of events...

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They call me Elly Mae 'round here,
For my critters are so many.
I love 'em each and every one,
And couldn't part with any.

You see, Tommy, he's the eldest,
Grumpy through and through.
Course, eighteen years as a cat,
Would...

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Dear Dad

We know time is running out, you are at the end of your life
I promise my best to continue to look after mum, your ever-loving wife
The last few months have been so so so...

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A near one motivated me to paint my canvas with hues newed
So that I could paint a perfect painting never ever viewed
I practiced hard and soon my brushstrokes had no rival
Grateful that I learnt well...

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I arose upon a morning, where the sun has used a brighter voice
A change in tone, with softer words, and has dusted off his better mood
The sun has said, 'good morning' and now I have...

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My Favorite Classic T.V. Show

A classic t.v. show that I thought 
was fun and silly.
Was one I watched as a child:  
“The Beverly Hillbillies.”

There was Jed.  Granny. 
 Jethro and Elly May too.
You...

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PEN THE WORLD WITH A PLEASING MIND

Writing and writing all stuffs
Who will dare to see and read?
Melt pride. Tiptoe fear, don't stop.
Scribble, free thy mind.

Unfolding rhythm, hymn and songs
Hold awhile, value the price
of composing the...

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Uplifting Thoughts

A warm smile always beats a cold hard frown.
 Gather in that joy bring sweetness on down.
Give a positive thought to your worries and cares.
 Imagine a billion dollar company you have shares.

When distress...

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Dear Mama,

I can’t believe this time has come
When you’ve always been the one
To comfort me and help me to see and believe
That everything will work out for the best
Now, it is my turn to say...

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My last letter


Came to me breathless and tired,
His yellow eyes I could well notice,
His dad too had such eyes I enquired,
And God ! another brother having similar,

My reference letters helped fasten diagnosis,
But oh the agony...

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Wondrous Words From Gifted Pens


Wondrous words flow from gifted pen
beautiful gifts from poetic hearts
A dear wish for such to never end
generous blessings that such words impart

A moment, a prayer to cast forth joy
a great crusade...

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It is this final day I dread
Like a blanket of grave despair
That suffocates my heart

It is all I can do, to stop this scream from wrenching forth
As I watch your breath labour...My love
Through tears I...

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Twelve tree frogs sing in loud chorus
on this damp, foggy morn
Their vocal would break the sound barrier
By it nature is torn

Fog caresses the valley
Settles loosely on trees
Exaggerates the silhouettes
Moistens all the leaves

The frogs have removed...

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