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From the Elephant's Diary

From the Elephant's diary


You find me giantly like Gulliver, huge and obese
but I met my doc, he said take it with ease....
for you big is more beautiful so eat more cheese
I am on my diet of sugarcane juice,
lush green grass n' tons of bamboos
Mammoth was my forefather not anymore seen
Now I know being gigantic is in my genes
Instructor at the gym shooed me away
for I broke his treadmill with my single step I say
We love to have our bath in nature's pool
We dabble water with our trunk till we are all cool
A relaxing shower for all friends after hectic schedule!
In our forest club, trophy for best music band,
we won last week for our trumpet troupe!

               Large is our family my Jumbo uncle says,
               Old and wise he is in our tuskers' herd
               He says our eyes are small, to see
               only little good left in this big bad world
               And our ears are large to fan away
               the gossips and bad we hear
               Thick skin we do have so called pachyderms
               to shrug off the  hurling vices of the woods
               but we have a large heart to spread
               loads of love to all species widespread

In history, we have a place reserved 
for in wars and royal processions, 
we were used as pride symbols he says 
Revered animals we are since eons.....
In country called India, heritage animal we are
and even worshipped in religious places he says!
Huge boulders or logs ,mankind used us for transport 
We even entertain them in zoos and circus

               But he regrets that we are poached, killed by men 
               to pull out pair of our incisors called tusks
               who polish to make precious ivory to earn bucks
               So useful and harmless friends to humans we are
               I asked my uncle why so cruel the men are?
               He said men show their power 
               of being Nature's superior creature 
               we elephant folk are helpless giants
               We can do nothing but to pray that 
               we be valued for our selfless services and
               be saved from going extinct from this world!

                 ©Copyright Anulaxmi Nayak,2015 


For contest: Giant animals
Sponsored by: D.Nathan
Date: 2nd September 2015
© Anu Nayak  Create an image from this poem.


Fraternity

Sinfonia
Phi For One
Mu for Alpha

Orange splices of pure fire fall to the cavernous wall as if the world was on its head,
Shadows of friends in greeting prints the rock a far, 
I sit in comfort and complete humility by a roaring fire of fraternity.

I ponder my great quest for fire.
A long road remembered, 
As barber drips from the pores of my soul chanting a deafening memory of my initiation.

The end is near, the wait is impossible, my stomach churns but I don’t care. I whisper to my earned brother, “where are we?”, “In the middle of no where in a freezing car.” Several hours go by and nay we pledges have much importance. Finally, the sounds of gravel hence at approaching membership. I hold and follow my earned brother along a steep and rocky path. I peer down my nose at my feet, barely staying vertical. I feel a blaze of warmth and hear a hissing crackle as if cast into the inferno of hell and damnation. An eerie silence blanketed by the radiance of Adagio. I feared the unknown and was most untrusting of the “Actives.” Who con and deceive. I trust Nathan and Dustin though, and they would not harm me! My mind never rested, I considered every course of retaliation, every out, every option. 

At last I remove my blindfold destination revealed with aww. 

Fresh and clear meanings defined. 
My ritual, praised by youthful hearts, of Orpheus. 

I am proud in brotherhood and understanding. I finally ware my gray hoody with the letters PHI MU ALPHA. 

I (and others) have traveled great distances in Phi for One.
This One is but Mu, and can only be found in the leap of Alpha.  
The Mu is necessary for Alpha and such a night is latent in all our minds

At nights end we all have replenished our souls with remembrance of fraternal meaning and brotherly spirit. 
Raise your prelude to all the brothers, we sing.
A large circle of brothers arm over shoulder singing proud and loud on this cold damp November starry night. 
This night is replayed over and over in my mind, reaffirming my commitment too Iota Rho’s long honored traditions. Time is irrelevant though we say its not. Perfection is of no concern, though we heave its importance. 
At last the echo carries… SIN..FON..IAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa! At last the traditions are entrusted to the next generation.

Premium Member A Shot of Haiku -Chain-

Haiku Chain

Presents wrap by tree
babies first Christmas is here
jet stream follows sleigh ~~by; Royal

jet stream follows sleigh 
Santa's bag floats ocean unknown 
cap is in Spain  ~~by; Goode Guy

cap is in Spain
it blew over the ocean
beating rhythm flows ~~by; Andrea Dietrich  

beating rhythm flows
unnoticed tiny black spot
fly, fly, ride high winds ~~by; Nathan Dilts

fly, fly, ride high winds
bring in the New Year, hurry… 
a parrot shows up  ~~by; Annalise Brigham

a parrot shows up
the world was never so right
as I feel refresh   ~~by; S.Jagathsimhan Nair

as I feel refresh
breeze blows with soothing effect  
as birds fly higher  ~~by; olusegun Arowolo 

as birds fly higher
their iridescent feathers
ribbons in the sky   ~~by; David Williams  

ribbons in the sky
soft whistling pretty lights dance
to sing like a bird   ~~by; Tracie, Indigo Dreamweaver 

to sing like a bird
constrained within emotions
give me liberty  ~~by; David Williams  

give me liberty   
sweet vertigo dizziness 
the flight takes up space  ~~by; Poet Destroyer
 

the flight takes up space
come and join the view today
birds fly around me   ~~by; Poet Destroyer
 
birds fly around me 
brown grey with a glowing force
the moon as haze ends  ~~by; Poet Destroyer

the Moon As Haze Ends 
crashing On The Horizon 
with The Rising Sun  ~~ by; Christopher Bunton

With the rising sun 
celebrate the coming home 
maybe peace will reign  ~~by; cecil hickman 

maybe peace will reign
in the silent world this day
all is calm and bright  ~~by; Deb Wilson 

all is calm and bright
just me in my Xmas hat 
and loving all night   ~~by; Michael J. Falotico

and loving all night
this a welcome of pure light
power of the wind   ~~by; harry horsman

power of the wind 
a new year begins again
first let's celebrate ~~by; Catie Lindsey

first let's celebrate 
the sweet air brings me your scent 
now I know your here ~~by; Michael J. Falotico

now I know your here
Staring out the window,  
upon a (choo) choo train  ~~by; John Rhinem

upon a (choo) choo train
steam blows, lumps in my stocking 
charcoal grey mittens  ~~by; poet destroyer

charcoal grey mittens
the two of us are rocking
choo choo train chuckles  ~~by; S.Jagathsimhan Nair
 
Team Work -created this haiku chain
Form: Haiku

The Encounter

With a deafening thunder
and blazing lightning,
Amidst a swirling clouds
of dark ominous smoke,
He appeared suddenly
Smack in front of me -
A most hideous being
who appeared neither
human nor a beast.

With a swift sleight of hand,
Before I could even cry out:
"Stop it. Oh God, please stop"
He plucked my heart out 
and held it in his hairy filthy hand.

Oh, why he has to take it out?
My only possession, my only wealth,
The only thing that beat against
my frail, long worn-out chest,
Assuring its constant company
in this lonely journey of my life.

But heedless of my pleadings,
He tossed my heart 
into the gutter
with a gut-wrenching laugh!

I asked this foul fiend:
Who art thou?
Why did thou taketh my heart away?

With a guttural voice he spoke thus:
I am the devil! Lord of the Hell,
I am the impetus that steers
the course of affairs in this world;
With me on your side,
You'll get the most out of a strife.
With Adam, the first man, 
I came hither and residing since.
An ardent companion of those
who coveteth glory in life"

He bent down, 
And with his flaming eyes 
peered into mine,
Spitting foul breath into my face, he sneered:

But this heart!
This heart is a hindrance,
A barrier, the core of love and humility,
Where you feel the joys and woes of life.
Nah, there's no need for it.
Not in this world,
Where the mind reigns supreme;
Not in this age,
Where vices prevail unrestrained -
The age of decadence, KALIYUGA!*

He half turned to go,
But then he paused,
Turned back and looked at me.

Never have I seen
such a heavenly sight,
Now transformed into an angel,
He extended gracefully
his milky-white delicate hand 
And whispered softly
on the breath of the breeze:

Give me thy soul,
And I will give thee the world!


~Dark & Twisted#2 contest by Nathan D


*(KALI-YUGA- Age of vice, is the last of four stages the world goes 
through as part of the cycle of Yugas (ages) described in the Sanskrit Scriptures -
an era of decay in values and the consequent havoc.)

Al Bundy

Put your toe inside 
my mouth, I wanna 
feel you squirm, 
there're lessons to 
be taught tonight, I 
feel you're gonna 
learn,

to let yourself be 
serviced in the 
many ways that 
come, I love bare 
feet but time to 
switch, go 'head, 
put on them pumps.

They're pointy toed 
and shiny with at 
least a 6 inch heel, 
your muscle calves 
are flexing like Mad 
Cobra on the real,

I think it's time for 
sex when shoes 
point up toward the 
ceil, that Jimmy 
Choo Manolo 
Blahnik action 
seals the deal.

You may think I'm a 
freak and you can 
tell from how I 
speak, those 
pumps can rub my 
cheek for ocho dias 
ev'ry week,

that leaves an extra 
day to flip off work 
for extra play, you 
work them sexy 
thangs as if you 
twirk for extra pay.

I failed to mention 
that you're nude 
with shoes and 
that's the move, you 
got me thinkin 
baseball like I 
wanna smack a few,

from out the park, 
the rout starts with 
your Peggy Bundy 
walk, the stuff to 
have a buck of bud 
combusting after 
dark.

See I can be your 
bodyguard, we'll 
play like long lost 
pals, that 80s song 
goes best with 
Bundy, you can call 
me Al,

I'd jack these sons 
like Janet if I say 
let's wait awhile, 
them pumps worn 
with a short tight 
skirt? Now that's 
the way to style.

Those shoes 
embrace your feet 
like Twista's 
rhymes embrace a 
beat, I hear folks 
talk that bull but are 
afraid to face the 
heat,

my catalouge 
competes without a 
Facebook post or 
Tweet, your feet in 
them stilettos baby, 
muy dulce; sweet.

Your weight is 
meaning nathan, 
lookin fine from 
head to toe, them 
Lisa Lisa fellas now 
prefer thin chicks to 
blow,

all on the magic 
johnson which to 
me aint meanin 
jack, I'm talkin 
zapatos de *****, 
crotchless cream 
and black,

dress nightie set, 
exciting yes, it all 
starts with the 
shoes, the wrapping 
of your package 
leaves exquisite 
parts to view,

a patient man I am 
my darlin, come 
and dance with me, 
I'll end this as we 
move to music, you 
dressed scantilly.
Form: Rhyme


Hanging Tree

There is an ancient oak, outside some hallowed ground:
The hanging tree, once struck by lightning bolts, seems dead -
Its trunk is hollowed out, yet leaves can still be found,
Just like a corpse with hair that’s growing on its head.

I have a tale to tell - it’s from my long gone youth,
And that decrepit tree was looking strong and stout.
It sounds a silly tale - I swear it is the truth -
Though in my younger days, at times, I had my doubt.

Once, in my courting days, I walked home in a storm,
And heard the village clock, that chimed the midnight hour.
As lightning forked, I longed to be home, dry and warm.
I wasn’t drunk nor had my faculties turned sour,
But in a flash, I saw a figure in that tree -
Distorted, hideous, a hanged man’s purple face -
And yet more lightning showed it crystal clear to me.
As thunder boomed, I ran as if to win a race.

Another flash of light and I was not alone:
The hanging man stood there, thick rope around his neck.
I shivered, swore and shook, afraid, chilled to the bone,
And recognised the man: the killer Nathan Beck -
I’d seen him hanged to death, a year ago that day.
He said, ‘I swore revenge, I knew I could come back.
‘I’ll get my vengeance now, and you will have to pay.’
He put the noose around my neck, the rope still slack.

The noose was getting tight, he dragged me to the tree,
Attempts to fight no good, as though I were a child -
I cursed and kicked and punched, while struggling to get free.
I fought hard for my life, the thunder ever wild.
My life flashed by my eyes, a man about to die:
I thought of family and of my sweetheart June.
And sturdy young man that I was, began to cry.
(I nearly fainted like a maiden in a swoon).

In blinding flashing light, I found the Devil near.
He smiled and looking proud, he beckoned Beck to him,
And Nathan Beck was gone - I won’t forget that leer.
I must have passed out then, my memories are dim.

I came round in a daze, beneath the burnt out tree,
The noose was gone. It was a cloudless dawn that day.
I saw two farmhands grin. They shook their heads at me.
‘Too much to drink last night,’ I heard one laugh and say.
© Jack Horne  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Narrative

Premium Member A Kiss of Sunshine

taking an early walk along the shore
awaiting for the royal entrance of the new day
through His Love Divine---
I hear the whisper of the cold and gentle wind into my ears saying:
the arrival of your majestic prince of the universe has now begun

excitements I feel deep down in my heart
giving a fleeting  glimpse at the  side of the ocean
there lies the long ranges of mountain-tops
seems as if they hide him from me
giving me  suspense on his final exquisite appearance 

as the ebbs move gracefully on their way back…
carpeting his path
waves all arise welcoming him with their loveliest prelude
the cold breeze gently wafts the perfumes as  peaceful as they could
a scent of the blue ocean-potpourri
 filling the air up to the clouds then down to my mood

as my prince finally  ascends unto the clear sky
through his radiant rays he sends me right away  his glowing smiles
descending his loving touch  mellowed by God’s Loving Embraces
from my face creeping down to my whole being
all I feel is his warmth: an assurance that forever He cares

a very wonderful feeling I can’t explain
I close my eyes and raise my  gentle face towards his rays
trying to absorb  all the blessings and graces he brings
Oh, what a great and wonderful feeling!

keeping still my chin up on high
exposing to him my rosy cheeked face as I close my eyes
then I protrude my  lips
As I want to finally feel my  Prince Sun’s warmest  kiss


a kiss of my Darling Sunshine
a  sweet kiss of love
the greatest and eternal love
from up above


Feb. 9, 2013 2.30pm



Note:


 I love sunshine! My father gave me a ring when I was still young engraved with words Darling Sunshine because according to him I was born during sunrise. I lost the ring when I was staying in a dormitory as a student.

Sixth Place
Contest: Verse Poems
Judged: 3/12/2013
Sponsor: Poet Nathan A

Third Place
Contest: A Kiss of Sunshine
Judged: 3/25/2013
Sponsor: Poet Gail Angel Doyle

First Place
Contest: In Honor of my Fave Poem
Judged: 4/11/2013
Sponsor: Poet Andrea Dietrich
© Len Gasun  Create an image from this poem.

Sarah's Story - Mental Illness

Sarah’s Story - Mental Illness

Sarah, the “Crazy Lady,” was a familiar sight,
roaming the streets any time of day or night.
Her foul body odor announced her presence,
as she paraded around in her filthy, smelly garments. 
Walking barefoot regardless of the weather,
in her state of mind, she couldn’t do better. 
Children teased and made fun of Sarah,
reciting ridiculing ditties, adding to the drama.
Behind her a lively entourage would follow, 
taunting and calling her names creating a sideshow.
They howled with childish laughter,  
as Sarah hurled angry profanities after.
An avid collector of all kinds of trash,
she transformed her abode into a garbage stash.
Sarah’s odd behavior made her fair game,
to unkind people who had no mercy or shame.
While many folks turned a blind eye, 
young boys threw rocks and other missile,
at the roof and windows of the shack she occupied.
Behind bushes, they would scamper away to hide,
as Sarah furiously dashed outside, 
brandishing a machete, cudgel, or broom, 
screaming out curses, damnation, and doom.  
Like a cancer, her mental illness had devoured her brain,
and before long, she was officially "certified insane."
Most agreed it was for her own benefit,
and for the good of society to be rid of this "misfit." 
But even though she was locked away in an institution,
no psychiatric treatment could cure her mental condition.
When Sarah finally died, she was unloved and alone; 
her passing was hardly noticed, and she was mourned by none.



Note: This piece was inspired by a true account. While we have made great strides in the study of mental illness and understanding it, unfortunately negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have mental health conditions are still common. Thus, as a society, we still have a long way to go to improve our attitudes and to show more caring and compassion for those who suffer from various types of mental illness. 

08-06-2015

Contest:      Mental Illness
Sponsor:     Nathan D.
Placement:  7th
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member We'Re Cleaning House

A simple man, I don‘t need much, I use few words; I’m Joe.
I once framed houses, now drive trucks. That’s all you need to know.

I love my wife and think she’s great, but one thing I can’t stand
She’s got so many things that it is getting out of hand.

Last month I hauled out all her * #^%$ and tossed it on the floor
of our garage because I could not take it any more.

When she came home and saw the mess, I told her: Listen up,
Your clothes take up three closets cause you’re such a cluster * %$#$#

I don’t care if the kids are gone. You don’t need their old space
to keep old clothes that do not fit and shoes such a disgrace.

The kitchen drawers are stuffed with junk that you don’t even use.
You have to clear the cupboards out before I blow a fuse!

I’ve taken all your Christmas crap and boxed it up for you.
It’s now in the garage there with your filing cabinet too.

These books and all the videos you never even play -
We’ll buy more bookshelves for them but throw a lot away!

You’re right. I never help to clean. but I feel too depressed
to wash clothes in the laundry room when I see all the mess. .  . 

the gifts stockpiled for grandkids; and that junk for holidays . . . 
It’s got to be made orderly. Who needs it anyways?

I’m trying to be nice here. It doesn’t have to be
done all at once, but all this stuff. . .I feel like I can’t breathe.

I’m cleaning up my work spaces and then when I am through,
I’m going to redo the porch and uproot bushes too.

That sink we needed to replace I’m finally putting in.
I’m getting a new ceiling fan and also storage bins.

You poets here, this poem I post to keep you in the loop.
My wife can’t be here much this month at this here Poetry Soup.

I know she’ll come here anyway and say that I’m a louse,
but I won’t rest until we both have finished cleaning house!

* These are the expletives I had to take
 out before posting because wifey said they don’t 
accept swearing here. What a sissy site


For Nathan Dilt's contest: The Opposite Sex
and now for Destroyer~Poet's In the Mood * any poem goes Poetry Contest
Form: Couplet

Country Storms

Stepping heavy as the burden of my heart breaks
Heartfelt, never made an effort that was half-hearted  
enough to be coming at your heart in half-steps
Check my prints, my footsteps never matched them
The path I tread in , my only companion be my melodies
Like the walls of Jericho fell, fall and there falls the Pharoah
Threats of Violence don't scare me
Thye just make me very hard to deal with
Especially when the means you using be excessive
Like you obsessed with my arrest's
Interested Like all my Faith is
Dead without the works
God's the rod to my back still
Man my back hurts
the battles I lost them 
look at the cost here
I'm seed that is fallow, the ground is Hallowed
Pride swallowed, I still feel and taste that sorrow
It's unlikely, it's not even like me
to be talking to mice like they're men and mighty
so i switch it up and doulble dip them
Top them like i'm talking to models
My Motto "Aqua, Contra, Quatra"
I never quench the Spirit
My Spirit serious enough to quench a series
Precise, precisely, ETA> exact time arrival
Man I'm past due i ain't even arrived yet
I couldn't defeat 'em, but I survived them
And I will>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Be the one  Pitching the Team here
and if They wanna be the devil
Well I be the Devil
Serving Curve balls and Strikes down the middle
Big Brother don't feel my anger
Just feel the Power
Come on man don' you wanna share it
Cuz you be Preaching to me about being stingy
look I'm the Potter, your the vessal, you want some Honor
i don't ask for nothing, nathan
I just take you and feed you like i did the pheines then

You never know I just might  be that tree man
Whispering up in a  breeze in
And there boy
Up in the air with The Airforce
Like the 3rd World War
Destruction>--- Of -C-our-se
Death For-- S-ure
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