Long Penalized Poems

Highlight of Goofus and Gallant 
bred within the survival instinct 
of hungry hordes of prey, 
when Earth in the balance 
against an uncomfortable truth 
smug smurf like scavengers. 

     Punishment meted...

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I remember my cherished Wolf Cub pack, 
How I loved those Wednesday evenings, 
The games, the pomp and seriousness of the camps, 
The different coloured scarves, sweaters and hair 
During the mass meetings, 
The solemnity...

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The Game of Hockey 

By Government decree, lacrosse
Is Canada’s national sport,
But in the hearts and minds of Canadians,
Hockey rules supreme.
Hockey is a winter sport enjoyed by Canadians since 1875,
When the game was first played, on...

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Deva Ossig, the landlady (and property owner) turned rogue

Just a couple weeks shy 
and seven years ago to the day,
I still remember contractual obligations
our previous residential abode
724 West Railroad Avenue, 
Bryn Mawr 19010 zip code
volatile...

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Their mere weapon was their forbidden courage, hands barren with  no armaments, no ammunitions, marching towards the proud valley of death, dedication born from their sempiternal dreams of a free land. 

Their bare weapon...

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I abhor the forfeiture of hard fought and won liberty

America - This nation will remain
the land of the free only so long
as it is the home of the brave.
courtesy a local Indiana man,
one named Elmer...

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Anomalous poetic contrivance evokes...
googling inept kickstarted lame outré jaunty hokum

(alternately titled:
Random screenshot within me noggin
instantaneously transforming, 
née devolving into gobbledygook.)

I got born with poker faced physiognomy,
no matter yours truly doth not play cards
though self same...

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A living hellish nightmare...

only just began early today 
November 6th, 2024,
when my eyes frightfully espied
glaring headlines bespoke horror
conjured, portended and yielded
worse fate than being gratefully dead
after the polls tallied up the votes
beaming none other than...

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Slavery is not the end of atrocities 
Suffered by minority communities
The every day systematic sway
Of bricks piled against you like
A wall of pain
So many bricks
The millions murdered for simply being
Who they were born to be...

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Somewhere on the hardwood 
Play grounders said you were good 
Talent agent brought you indoors 
They were really fir sure 
In between the flashing lights 
Gleaming and bright 
Loud noises 
Drowning out sociable voices 
You...

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I think sharp,
Making sure i penetrate through the sun,
Just to see what's on the other side,
What's manipulating the light, 
The fight of survival, 
The fight with spirit and that's your given rifle, 
they fire shots...

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I beheld your frame in my doubting eyes
there was no way for me to 
explain this to by brain.
How could my trembling hands want to
follow the trail,and explore your definition.

If I know you are taboo.
What...

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Society is a peculiar place 
stranger than a stanger's face 
When you have confidence in yourself 
They look down at you with disgrace
When you have opinions & ideas 
They misjudge based upon race.... 
It's so...

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Incessant taxes, an unyielding bane,
A weight that crushes, a burden I sustain,
As a citizen, I bear this mantle,
To uphold my patriotic crown.

And yet, the taxes rise unceasingly,
A relentless pursuit of my earnings, unyielding,
I must file...

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The snow blended to match my complexion I have to mention
The night meshed with his reflection & so begins discrimination
What a plus it was and is to have a glossy over under tone
Those close know...

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It's like a scene out of The Children of the Corn,
Sweaters torn when I head the SWARM,
Inside the inner city desert storm,

My spectacular vernacular,
and poetic style will flip you like a spatula,
I'm snatchin' ya, solo...

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When up I was growing, awed and confused,
sure was not I of which road to choose.
For binary my soul and dellusioned my mind,
I dallied at crossroads and worried not time.
Advised by my parents, mentors and...

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I made a wish upon a star and really got burned
I made a wish upon a star and left Madonna breathless
I hitched my wagon to a star but forgot my spacesuit
The stars in my eyes...

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Staring down the dark empty halls of loneliness
Left devastated, vulnerable and absolutely helpless
Will we ever walk out into the light to find happiness
My intuition feeds my terrifying pain and agony
Don’t mistake these words for please...

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Seventy years ago I became involved in a game.
A game, which allotted me no times out,
Nor was I given the ability to punt.
I have played this game not always full out,
But have never ceased to...

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What do YOU call a second chance
a chance to see the sun
a chance to breathe fresh air
a chance to live on the outside with no room to share
a chance to not have to look over...

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She waited all day long for the evening ray.
Trees were all barren, weather of a colder day.
 
She finished reading the letter, kissed it, lovingly, much
Some words never get old, so full of life those...

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This poem was written a day ago as my husband and I travelled down a highway of all places.
Please rate and comment. 

Darkness looms within ones eyes.
Is it love or lust hidden in disguise?
Forever searching...

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Written: August 21, 2023
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This planet is such a vast variegated palette.
All ethnicities, cultures, and hues have talent.
A canvas filled with many views and dreams.
So gorgeous, humble souls and, now it seems.

In this kaleidoscope of diversity.
White and...

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Dr Marcus said to Captain Kronos. You have to come quick!
Deaths all over the village, we are getting ancient, old and sick!
Kronos brought his hunchback, Professor Grost, of course.
What was happening? Was this a supernatural...

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