Long Lyre Poems
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Child of sun and sky, child of isle and sea,
the moon and stars to light my earthly trail -
his the taken road, the unmapped journey,
his the unwritten Oscarian tale!
When beyond mortal youth this world you quest
leave behind unworldly comprehensions -
seek it wide, seek it wise, and seek it blest
and beseech its higher interventions.
Long may the Muses sing when your heart sighs,
true your lyre echo, your mighty bow draw -
estrange yourself from the Gods in disguise
and believe in you and all you care for.
When the blast of heavenly trumpets come
yours eternal will be a new kingdom.
Written: March 2010
Pic above: Oscar at 4 or 5 years old.
Myth & Memory Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Vanya Evangeline
Contest Judged: 10/13/2025 6:20:00 PM
( 1st Place )
Written: August 24, 2025
That night the waters ceased their song,
as Orpheus left the world of dawn.
His lyre quivered, fierce yet slight,
a hymn that reached beyond the night.
Each trembling note was shaped with care
a plea to raise her from despair.
The shadows hushed - the Furies stilled
and Hades bent to hear his will.
“Come back with me" he murmured soft
“Let life reach what death has left behind.”
A quivering hand reached through the dark
and Eurydice faltered , almost there.
Follow close, and keep your steps aligned,
look not behind, or all hope may untwine.
Through shadowed halls and endless gloom,
their bond pulled taut - trembling like a
single reed in wind.
The threshold flames, the daylight near,
his chest beat hard with mounting fear.
He turned too soon—her face he found
then saw her fade without a sound.
She flowed away, delicate and lost
as the sky dimmed in quiet grief.
His lyre sang the pain in his chest
and the ground shuddered
beneath his mourning.
Alone he walked with silence vast,
his heart a wound, his voice his last.
A love that tried to master fate
but vanished at the shadowed gate.
And still the river murmurs low
a tale of loss all mortals know:
of vows undone, of yearning deep,
and love the underworld must keep.
Whisper you love me
and I'll tell the whole
world
We can dance fantango
The audience is the
World
So than it's time
So than we do
Shout it out
You love me
I'll send a shout out
To you
Say you'll marry me
And wanna keep me
Yours
Cause there's a lot of
Loving
And places to explore
So than we're lovers
Let's find a place to
Kiss
When were old folks
We can reminisce
Talk about the old days
Exaggerate the truth
Sip conance with our
Coffee
Exchange anniversary
Gifts
Tell the world you love
Me
That's when we'll start
Say it with feelings
True love comes from the
Heart....... ??!
From don't get all Moody: you know I Love you!
Intros to "The BankDay Buster"
Free Verse On Love
Our twain hearts be thou one,
a fixture in Heaven from the
start, inseparable - never
to part, where, our sole
hearts impart, upon
blessed Earth,
forever be,
united,
Thou wilt inspire stars to sparkle,
upon thine Eden' countenance,
albeit, a useless matter as
they hast tender hints
of thee lingering,
in ages past,
ere stands,
a youth,
again,
Hence, thou wilt coerce a meandering
river to attune a melody, art, sway
its water kissing banks, and pet
its rocks, to enrich harmony,
and outstretched willows
sweep up swimming
wildflowers met,
bloom scents,
be just as
sweet,
Thou wilt soothe the gods to dedicate
songs to thee, play rhapsody of
both harp and lyre, atop Mt.,
Olympus be heard a
righteous accord,
lyrically well,
appointed,
words,
***United again, sweet words...
2020 February 23
*1st Place*
STRAND no 690,ANY THEME,ANY FORM
~~Brian Strand
BEAUTIFUL FALL
Beauty of bright blue sky in Fall as bliss of Nature
Embossing environment, enhancing efflorescence.
Amazing Autumn adorning ambient amusing muse.
Undoing ultra -heat uttering murmur of unseen breeze.
Trees are tickled, thrilled on tender touch of temperate gust.
Illumination and ignition of auburn Autumn- flame by Sun in sheen.
Frolic butterfly fluttering free on fair firmament.
Urging unison of Sky with umber Earth on horizon.
Leaves leave branches leisurely loosely while withered or dying.
Flora and foliage on flow of fresh fragrance.
Autumn alluring amour on assurance.
Luster of nascent leaf on glistening lamination.
Long-forgotten lyric to play in lute and lyre to rewind lost love.
09/09/18
"Completely Your Choice (31) Contest by Brian Strand
Tears flow down my face to the sounds of angel’s lyre
As angels strum the strings to lulling lullaby
As it pleases the Lord in the celestial sky
With warm grace satisfy my soul “Love” so inspire
Would I survive, or would I die upon the dawn
I won’t fight or turn away I can only try
Hallelujah, their beauty in the moonlight sky
Like a child so unaware my faith marches on
From God, in reverence angelic heralds play
as they strum the strings to a lulling lullaby
Lyre whispers tones rise for what humanity cries
My guardian angel at my side as I pray
3/29/2017
Angel's Lyre
tears trace down my face,
aspire to sounds of angel's lyre
whilst they hum and strum
strings to lulling lullaby
pleasing the Lord that sits on high
in the celestial sky.
warm grace fulfills so inspires
my soul with Love and Hope.
if I live on, or gone upon the dawn,
I won't fray or turn away.
hallelujah,
in reverence angelic heralds play
their beauty in the moonlight
as they strum a lulling lullaby.
5/27/2020
Copyright © Eve Roper | Year Posted 2020
Sing unto Him a new song
Praise and worship Him on high
Exalt His name forever
Sing Hosannas to the King
Winds whisper praises to Christ the king
Trees bow your heads in silent homage
Oceans roar a jubilant song
As moonlight enfolds all in silvery splendor
Birds chirp thanks for daily bread
Children sing praises before going to bed
Jesus loves me this I know
For the bible tells me so
Sing to Jehovah a new song
Sing to Elohim all the earth
Sing to El Shadday, the all-powerful one
Creator of heaven, earth and all mankind.
Let lyre, harp and psaltery play
Songs that fall on every ear
Let every living and grateful man
Worship before the Great I AM.
He is Mighty and always will
Dwell within us to the end
Praise Him all let trumpets blast
to the Alpha and Omega, the first and last.
Be it fresh the redolent wind,
Brave the chime anew breath favor,
Tame the flame that incense hath singe,
Jasmine fills the air to savor.
Trades crosses a righteous room's length,
Brocade drapes flutter in its wake,
Scents enthralled magnify its strength,
Sounds heard of an opening gate.
Words intermingle voice is heard,
A lyre is played, softly it tunes,
Gentle music mixed with a word,
A male sings enchantingly croons.
Mystique magic of the Far East,
Patrons calm in a Jasmine mist.
2020 February 03
howmanysyllables;
14 lines x 8 syllables per = 112 syllables total
selected when but a child
ruddy face and handsome, he,
short of stature, manfully
used the sling to great effect in wilds,
protecting flocks from the beasts
caring for the last, the least
numbers swelling, they increased
providing bounteous banquet feasts
using sling, a stone he threw
aiming well, yes, aiming true
careful placed, a giant slew
epic win for king, for country too
hero on the battlefield
courageously, sword did wield
to his men's hearts, he appealed
claimed high ground on bloody killing fields
poet, gifted with the lyre
soothing words reduced king's ire
breathless verses to inspire
strong laments when times were hopeless, dire
kingly, noble, well adept
loved the law, the precepts kept
like his fathers, he too slept
forty days, the people mourned and wept
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for the Lind30 Rhyme Poetry Contest
sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke
written on 03/18/2022
syllables checked by HowManySyllables.com
I am bound to admit that I had vizualized her with olive skin and warm brown eyes
Imagining eleven silver bracelets on her arm and eight finger rings- at least one lapis
I pictured her office a parked gypsy wagon, lit by the glow of a campfire.
The older lady with burgundy hair clipped short was a complete surprise.
Where were the twirling tiered ruffled gypsy skirts? The crystal ball to trap us?
The runes? The tarot deck? The crystal skulls? The ambiance to admire?
She was not a typical fortune teller, this darling with pretty sky blue eyes
We put our money down which this elderly anomaly did but naught snap up
Why have you come? She asked in a gentle way with a sweetness, all desire
We pointed to each other and laughed that neither knew the whys
She fed us thick bread with homemade marmalade, a treat for me and Capus.
Let me suggest what might have brought you to me to hire...
You want to know your mission, the reason you fell from the skies
Capus nodded but I held my chin, staring at her earrings which held lapis
She told us of a dangerous zone and we listened to her play her lyre
Her Roma cat sneaked in and gave me a sideways glance with his yellow eyes
She told us of wonderful times ahead and it sounded like pure happiness and bliss
We went back hundreds of times, to her up-lifting presence we never did tire.