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Sappho TranslationsSappho fragment #155
translation by Michael R. Burch
A short revealing frock?
It's just my luck
your lips were made to mock!
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Sappho fragment #156
translation by Michael R. Burch
She keeps her scents
in a dressing-case.
And her sense?
In some undiscoverable...
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out on a limb, girl, girlfriend, love, lust, sensual, woman, women,
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Epigram
Free Verse IiNucleotidings
by Michael R. Burch
“We will walk taller!” said Gupta,
sorta abrupta,
hand-in-hand with his mom,
eyeing the A-bomb.
“Who needs a mahatma
in the aftermath of NAFTA?
Now, that was a disaster,”
cried glib Punjab.
“After Y2k,
time will spin out of control anyway,”
flamed...
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out on a limb, angel, child, childhood, children, family, time, world,
Form:
Free verse
Poems About Things That Break IPoems about Things that Break I
These are poems about things that break and/or shatter: a bubble, glass, a mirror, a twig or tree limb, a thunderstorm, cities and towers in times of war, old...
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out on a limb, break up, depression, goodbye, leaving, loneliness, lonely,
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Rhyme
The Bone Idol[First posted in 3 parts. Intended novel: time never allowed]
Prologue
This, Sir, is the prologue from before our tale begins
About the day our father did succumb to mortal sins
And left behind a man who would...
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out on a limb, fantasy,
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Rhyme
Poems About Things That Break IiiPoems about Things that Break III
These are poems about things that break and/or shatter: a bubble, glass, a mirror, a twig or tree limb, a thunderstorm, cities and towers in times of war, old...
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out on a limb, break up, farewell, pain, relationship, society, solitude,
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Rhyme
Beary Tales Episodes 15-24, More 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 many new GEMS, improvements to previous verses and improved...
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out on a limb, adventure, beauty, friendship, innocence, love, mentor,
Form:
Quatrain
Dante's Hell Translation Canto XNow is going on through a secret way
Between the martyrdoms and the ground wall,
My master, and I behind him to stay.
“Oh highest virtue, who me gently haul
In wicked rounds”, I started, “If you please,
Speak to...
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out on a limb, fantasy,
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Terza Rima
The Frog Prince - Part 1A funny frog called Mr Snog,
once lived beside a slimy bog,
he was a most peculiar fellow,
his hat was red, his boots were yellow,
his waistcoat was an olive green,
the strangest sight you’ve ever seen,
no matter where...
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out on a limb, allegory, fairy, humorous, metaphor,
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Light Verse
Thirty-Twofrom island corner, big Antrim lad
to Belfast city, a tiny pad
shattered windows, tilted clocks
Goliath had lost his socks
gargantuan giant going mad
Armagh apple girl, any topic
...
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out on a limb, ireland, nonsense,
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Verse
Phoenix I feel so damn trapped in rage
Like a rainbow lion in a cage
I feel so much pain in my brain
And it's driving me quite insane
Numb my solace shame
Get me feeling more...
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out on a limb, 11th grade, 3rd grade, 6th grade, 7th
Form:
Free verse
Poems About Eros and CupidPOEMS ABOUT EROS AND CUPID
These are translations of ancient Greek poems about Eros. Eros was the Greek counterpart of the Roman god Cupid. While today we tend to think of Cupid as an angelic cherub...
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out on a limb, cute love, desire, god, heart, love, lust,
Form:
Epigram
Inception: Trade Me Prosperity - Collab With Mikey Part 4Blossoming
Effulgent sun proffers love
Clambering…
My brain makes me wonder if you remember the times shared
Back to the blessed times, I recall that you would listened, be worried about me, and, at the time,...
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out on a limb, emotions, words,
Form:
Free verse
February 29th, 2024February 29th, 2024
Alternately titled: 111th leap year since 1582
the year Pope Gregory XIII world leader
(i.e. essentially paterfamilias among
Roman Catholic flock)
timely maneuvered around calendrical rock
and hard space implementing
viable system tracking years ad hoc
out of sync and...
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out on a limb, 12th grade, age, birth, celebration, fate, february,
Form:
Rhyme
My AlphabetA a big A little a
What words start with the letter A
...
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out on a limb, children, kindergarten, preschool,
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Abecedarian
Beary Tales Episodes 7-14, Poet's Notes7. Playing With Fire
My mom IS quite clear on the dangers of fire,
But if boy'S hooked on flame, then it'S hard to obey,
There'S a longing for “MATCH GUN” (6) that most boys acquire,
Small'S the chance...
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out on a limb, adventure, appreciation, best friend, blessing, innocence, love,
Form:
Quatrain
PrologueWhether you have come to possess this compendium of doggerel confessions by chance or by choice, should you decide to venture beyond this page, I politely suggest you consider the contents to be nothing more...
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out on a limb, allegory, literature,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
Translation of Dante's Hell Canto XvNow we along one of hard rims are brought;
And a thin spray on the brook is fixed,
So shield to rims and water is begot.
As Flemings, Cadsand and Bruges bewixt,
Fearing the high waves pouncing...
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out on a limb, fantasy,
Form:
Terza Rima
The Train - POTD POTD 25 Nov 2020
Manage your Stress … a peeling faded poster boldly declares
I do get it about advertising campaigns.
Enough to know that,
‘strategically placed ads’ catching the eye, is huge.
But this poster...
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Categories:
out on a limb, lost love,
Form:
Narrative
Recluse By Dint of CircumstanceRecluse by dint of circumstance
Proud anonymous troglodytes
forerunners of mine
confronted threats less horrific
than forty fifth commander in chief
of United States of America.
He/him (matted hair, ratty, scrawny,
and tetchy ugly villain)
scurried into dark...
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out on a limb, adventure, america, angst, anti bullying, betrayal, character,
Form:
Free verse
In America June 14th Equals Flag DayIn America June 14th equals flag day
and in Pennsylvania a federal holiday.
"...I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands. One nation under god...
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out on a limb, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th
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Rhyme
This Is No FableI was relaxing in my sunroom, one very peaceful afternoon,
Enjoying the fables of Aesop, and all the flowers abloom.
The view from the many windows, was gold sunshiny delight,
With blossoms and rich greenery, and many birds...
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out on a limb, adventure, animal, fantasy, flower, imagery, life, tree,
Form:
Couplet
I'D Go Out On a LimbI'D GO OUT ON A LIMB ...
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out on a limb, america, care, encouraging, feelings, irony, satire, writing,
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Free verse
More Than Race-FDespite the day-to-day signs of man’s bitter degradation, there were many in the South who somehow still failed to see the endless pain of segregation. From the viewpoint of those who never lived there as...
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out on a limb, america, family, race,
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Narrative
Bridging the Unbridgeable ChasmWritten: 21 July 2023
Submitted to No. 1231 New Poem Only Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Bridging the Unbridgeable Chasm*
As rises the wealth of nations,
As grows the limb of a township
So declines the flowers...
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out on a limb, humanity, inspiration, men, society,
Form:
Rhyme
Likeness Ssenekil: Part 2*Image of Many Meanings by KWC.
Likeness ssenekiL: Part 2
(HOMONYMS: Homophones & Homographs)
The batter's foul ball killed a fowl that later caused a foul odor.
After painting the room red, he then redd it up and read...
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out on a limb, word play,
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I do not know?