Long Forgiving Poems
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I Am My Father's SonThey were gambling in front of the house.
Manservants and pages bustled about
Serving Suitors who just curse and carouse.
Few mix wine with water. I heard one shout,
"Clean down the tables with wet sponges! Rouse
Yourselves! And when...
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Categories:
forgiving, adventure, anger, anxiety, bullying, father, history, introspection,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
Poems About Fathers and Grandfathers IiiPoems about Fathers and Grandfathers III
Success
by Michael R. Burch
for Jeremy
We need our children to keep us humble
between toast and marmalade;
there is no time for a ticker-tape parade
before bed, no award, no bright statuette
to be delivered...
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Categories:
forgiving, family, father, father daughter, father son, fathers
Form:
Rhyme
The Fallen
“The Fallen”
Remote,
he sees himself
in the reflection of cold close
yet distant shop windows,
his final journey along the
Hard Time Road
walking alone,
unforgiven, no home
for the rest of his natural life
a million knives...
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Categories:
forgiving, family, freedom, friendship, god, i am, jesus,
Form:
Free verse
Arthurian PoemsAt Tintagel
by Michael R. Burch
That night,
at Tintagel,
there was darkness such as man had never seen...
darkness and treachery,
and the unholy thundering of the sea...
In his arms,
who is to say how much she...
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Categories:
forgiving, england, romance, romantic, true love, violence, visionary,
Form:
Verse
Poems About Children IvPoems about Children IV
Salat Days
by Michael R. Burch
Dedicated to the memory of my grandfather, Paul Ray Burch, Sr.
I remember how my grandfather used to pick poke salat ...
though first, usually, he’d stretch back in the...
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Categories:
forgiving, child, childhood, children, dad, father son, grandfather,
Form:
Rhyme
Slots poker machines unsolved murders IllinoisLake county music company filled with
slots carney folk real carny folk the little
pete's illegal gambling road show throughout
the Midwest gaming like your idol Frank Peter
Balistreiri the mad bomber stops Metropolis...
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Categories:
forgiving, america, beautiful, blessing, integrity, march,
Form:
Free verse
Old Pharaoh - 2 of 2For Pharaoh still exalts himself and thinks he’s in control,
But if he won’t release my folk, he’ll pay a heavy toll.
Tomorrow I will bring down hail like Egypt’s never seen,
On plants and trees and man...
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Categories:
forgiving, bible,
Form:
Ballad
Women and their ManWhat went wrong with women and why women worry.
Some women worry for it’s in their nature. They grew up watching grandma worry and momma worry. They lack confidence. They too often need reassurance. Their insecurity...
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Categories:
forgiving, change, forgiveness, god, hurt, men, relationship, women,
Form:
Narrative
No RecantingMay we be 'so graced' as to relinquish any faith, ...
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Categories:
forgiving, christian, forgiveness, god, political, pride,
Form:
Verse
Beary Tales Episodes 25-33, Poet's NotesNote to Readers of Previous Versions:
There are so many new vignettes scattered throughout the poem that I hope you will reread the whole thing! There are new GEMS, improvements to previous verses and improved footnotes...
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Categories:
forgiving, adventure, appreciation, best friend, blessing, innocence, love,
Form:
Rhyme
With God's Help - the Goblet Style~ With God's Help ~
(The Goblet )
~O~
I'll just put on my best
Face and a nice Smile
Be Strong...
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Categories:
forgiving, christian, faith, hope, love,
Form:
Free verse
Daylight Is Wasting AwayYou see the pain in my eyes
And you erase the cruel lies
I see the pain in your eyes
Tell me something promising as time flies
Don't say your goodbyes
I say hello to our temporary highs
Pre-chorus: Do...
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Categories:
forgiving, best friend, deep, depression, desire, emotions, encouraging,
Form:
Lyric
The Adverse WorldI sing my songs with rageful joy in mind,
Forgetting the past struggles, aches and sorrows
That intertwine with my mind’s eye, leaving all of me behind
Forgiving others of their wrongs for better tomorrows
You know who comforts...
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Categories:
forgiving, angst, emotions, endurance, feelings, pain, passion, strength,
Form:
Free verse
Attempts At Lifelong Friendships and Holy MatrimonyIntroduction: once again I incorporate
my trademark penchant
to fabricate fictitiously
portions of the following poetic endeavor
can you care to
discern fact from fiction?
Attempts at lifelong friendships and holy matrimony...
Shot thru with figuratively cankerous nub,
cuz yours...
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Categories:
forgiving, 11th grade, 12th grade, adventure, age, anger,
Form:
Rhyme
A Glimpse In a LifeA Glimpse In A Life
By James Hackett Jr
Grasping Sand
The harder i try to reach you, the gap seems to expand.
Its like grasping at sand the harder I squeeze the more slips through.
I do not know...
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Categories:
forgiving, beauty, betrayal, conflict, death, family, growth, inspiration,
Form:
Free verse
With Or Without YouPre-chorus: Do you hear me, calling your name from the other side of the road?
Did you know that you are the best, compared to the rest?
I've been left in the cold on my own...
I feel...
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Categories:
forgiving, deep, depression, desire, emotions,
Form:
Lyric
Dystopia Town Will Be Damaged By Ascended FrownWhere’s a hero when we need one?
Get rid of the villain with a silly, little gun
I ricochet like the bullets that hit Superman,
But he was shielded best he can…best he can…
Driving through dystopia town, dystopia...
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Categories:
forgiving, angst, dark, emotions, grief, happiness, hope, uplifting,
Form:
Free verse
Personal WorthPersonal Worth
Everyone has value. Everyone has been called for such a time as this to use their unique gifts and experiences to serve others and to serve God. But what are those gifts? And...
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Categories:
forgiving, spoken word, sympathy, words, writing,
Form:
Free verse
Why My Wife Was Being Extra Nice - Both Audio and Text‘Round eight o’clock this morning I was sitting in our kitchen,
Wondering what the best way was to occupy my day,
When, “Wha’d’ya’ want for breakfast, dear,” Connie suddenly asked,
Which took me by complete surprise…I didn’t know...
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Categories:
forgiving, car, humor,
Form:
Narrative
Impulsive SwayTriggered by tiredness and strain
Upon my wearisome, impaired brain
My guard is down the strange drain
Refrain from driving me insane
Within me is the pain of betrayal
So impulsive was my actions a while ago
Within me is the...
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Categories:
forgiving, angst, anxiety, betrayal,
Form:
Lyric
The Adverse World Unfinished Will FinishYou stole away my lonely melody, Lord,
And made it harmony according to Your accord
I’d like to thank You with all of my heart as I make sound
My mind is trying to look forward to a...
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Categories:
forgiving, angst, emotions, encouraging, moving on, pain, passion,
Form:
Free verse
The Calming of Her Storm
"The Calming of Her Storm"
My mother gave me solace
I fell into her deep hollows
to kiss the wisdom of her
breath chanting quietly
I still hear her
nightingale birdsong caressing
the soft fluttering
of her tireless...
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Categories:
forgiving, love, mirror, muse,
Form:
Free verse
Rights of PreySelf-pardoning rights of predators and pirates
emperors and kings
CEOs and wealthy competitors
follow our over investment
in separating natural land and bodies
from oceanic surfing inside spirits,
yang ecopolitical strength of communal sight
from yin personal flow of sound,
resonant orthodox positive
and
negatively...
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Categories:
forgiving, anti bullying, caregiving, earth, education, health, integrity,
Form:
Political Verse
Soon Be DoneI woke up this morning feeling quite relaxed
Even though the night was rough my sleep was enough
I picked up my jug to fetch some ice from the hotel restaurant
So I stopped at the front...
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Categories:
forgiving, appreciation, celebration, confidence, courage, culture, encouraging, love,
Form:
Narrative
Always Love Your BrotherSister
Love your brother ALWAYS
If you are older, hold your brother’s hand;
If you’re the same age as he;
Stay within his and God’s plans
Allow him a hand to hold,
a shoulder to lean on,
And an ear...
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Categories:
forgiving, analogy, appreciation, boy, brother, devotion,
Form:
Dramatic Verse