Long Sculpture Poems
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Sonnets X-XviSonnets X-XVI
Archaischer Torso Apollos (“Archaic Torso of Apollo”)
by Rainer Maria Rilke
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
We cannot know the beheaded god
nor his eyes' forfeited visions. But still
the figure's trunk glows with the strange vitality
of a...
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sculpture, art, body, god, life, romantic, visionary, writing,
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Sonnet
Archaic Torso of Apollo: Rilke TranslationArchaic Torso of Apollo
by Rainer Maria Rilke
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
We cannot know the beheaded god
nor his eyes' forfeited visions. But still
the figure's trunk glows with the strange vitality
of a lamp lit from within,...
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Categories:
sculpture, art, body, god, life, light, poetry, writing,
Form:
Sonnet
Translation of Eric Mottram's 28th Legal: Letter Jan 2, 1966 By T WignesanEric Mottram on the American literary and cultural scene during 1965-66 while he was the recipient of the American Learned Societies’ award for a year. (begun in the last post and to be continued)
January 2,...
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sculpture, america, art, creation, culture, music, poetry, writing,
Form:
Free verse
No UmbrellaThere is always something to write about
I don’t know what you are talking about
There is always something to write about
So take out your pen and spell it out
I was trying to book a ticket for...
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sculpture, anxiety, appreciation, beautiful, business, creation, rain, seasons,
Form:
Narrative
Unquotable Quotes: L 50 - Tongue-Teasing EpigramsUNQUOTABLE QUOTES: L (50) - Tongue-Teasers
The « early bird catches the worm » only because the worm has not woken up yet.
« I don’t love you ! I hated your father ! » - must...
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sculpture, art, humor, irony, women, word play,
Form:
Epigram
Journey Companions: the Friend Sonnets Part IiHEROES
Near somber guards, units of children heap
dead leaves, naive to any else fallen.
Friend, you chuckle, but your posture speaks
of duty on this day of contradictions.
Firefighters bow heads in silent paean,
while polished trucks stand...
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sculpture, friend, hero, places, poetry, integrity, , memorial,
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Sonnet
Michelangelo: Modern English TranslationsMICHELANGELO: Modern English Translations
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is considered by many experts to be the greatest artist and sculptor of all time. These are modern English translations of his poems and epigrams by Michael R. Burch.
SONNET:...
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sculpture, art, beauty, light, love,
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Italian Sonnet
A Museum Ap-ArtI'd risen from my bed quite early, in the pale silent sunshine,
And I thought to have a day out, and not waste summer's prime.
The world still was sleeping, but the bluebirds sang a tune,
And blooms...
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sculpture, adventure, art, beauty, color, fantasy, imagery, summer,
Form:
Couplet
Leonardo Da Vinci Poems, Epigrams and QuotesLEONARDO DA VINCI POEMS, EPIGRAMS AND QUOTES
These are my modern English translations of the poems, epigrams and quotes of Leonardo da Vinci. I believe the first six epigrams pertain to the current American election crisis...
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Categories:
sculpture, art, eulogy, nature, poems, poetry, silence, spring,
Form:
Epigram
Rilke Translations IArchaischer Torso Apollos ("Archaic Torso of Apollo")
by Rainer Maria Rilke
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
We cannot know the beheaded god
nor his eyes' forfeited visions. But still
the figure's trunk glows with the strange vitality
of a...
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Categories:
sculpture, art, life, love, tribute, visionary, voice, wine,
Form:
Verse
My Poetry, a Catharsisstared at the two passionate lines for the longest time,
what I wrote ..I created ... as if in a trance, as if in a surreal dream ..
...
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Categories:
sculpture, inspiration, introspection, poetry,
Form:
Free verse
Hope-And a Father Is Could BeHope and…a father is could be
Against all odds and expectations
so many rules and norms and
clever theories society’s demands
cultures and conventions there is
no magic wand no miracle solution
I throw you high up in the air
and...
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Categories:
sculpture, childhood, fantasy, father daughter, father son,
Form:
Free verse
Ode To a Tree - Synopsis - EpicI.
Espy, distinguish divinely made lively, lovely Trees
He or she, inhales carbon dioxide, then breathes
out for us humans, life given clean oxygen
Stout roots run deep, holding God's earth
Also, with you we were taught our first lesson
II.
Animals...
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sculpture, adventure, beauty, earth, earth day, introspection, nature,
Form:
Ode
The Last Thoughts of a Fallen ChampionTHE LAST THOUGHTS OF A FALLEN CHAMPION
This one time I know I was caught below the belt
No doubt I got it wrong and I'm far from my best
My last chilling and coin now I've...
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Categories:
sculpture, death, desire, fate, history, memory, remember,
Form:
ABC
She - Epitome of Erotic LoveAn Ode to Femininity and Romance -
The background music of this delicate poetic arrangement is intended to be played softly as you sit back and reminisce on romantic memories while creating new ones - Perhaps...
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sculpture, love, romantic, sensual, sexy, tribute,
Form:
Rhyme
Simulations and SymphoniesSimulations and Symphonies
Discussing life inside a simulation
Amalgamating strife with signs of humiliation
Confronting life with positive configurations
An enchanting wife that doesn’t need invitations
Caring for what others naturally overlook
A watchful parent, a well written book
Beauty that...
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Categories:
sculpture, corruption, courage, integrity, international,
Form:
Rhyme
Made In NeonaziaMade in Neonazia
Life wrote you and I this poem on a sunny day of watching
penguin’s colonies bathing on the beaches near Cape Town
A splendid display of harmony of sun ocean and tourist attraction
warm sand...
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Categories:
sculpture, evil,
Form:
Free verse
Poetry Healsstared at the two passionate lines for the longest time,
what I wrote ..I created ... as if in a trance, as if in a surreal dream ..
is this poignant piece a poem?
tears fell...one after another ... every...
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Categories:
sculpture, dream, inspiration, introspection,
Form:
Free verse
Ground To Pieces‘Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces’
...
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Categories:
sculpture, change,
Form:
Free verse
Being Your Eyes For SwellBeing Your Eyes for Swell 2007
Swell: Currumbin Sculpture Festival
For Fred
Picture us arm in arm, strolling,
the crunch of sand underfoot,
the scent of sea air, the touch of sea wind
on our skin, again on the beach...
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Categories:
sculpture, appreciation, art, beauty, care, friendship, nature,
Form:
Free verse
The Path of ContemplationI walked a long path today. Off in the woods nearby.
My dogs walked with me, and took side trails on the
sly.
A little trail becomes a deer trail, though the
eucalyptus and pine
The oxalis grows wild...
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Categories:
sculpture, adventure, growth, wisdom,
Form:
Free verse
Marching RocksMarching Rocks
Like Toffee people chasing the westerly breeze
And, presumably ordered, abruptly, to freeze-
Tableaux is evocative of an ancient command
That left a sprawl of stones scattered on the land.
On swift flight in...
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Categories:
sculpture,
Form:
Couplet
Perdidit Antiquum Litera Prima SonumThe sky has dug a hole in the cloud
it's fuc**** triangle's fault I can't see the pigs
stratified societies
revitalized on schizophrenic base of
finger pointing minority
staring at fragmented people
seeing them as dispensed particles
that...
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Categories:
sculpture, discrimination,
Form:
Free verse
Double ScriptsI'm only crazy ever did worlds transformation
it's crazy thinking.
Roam conceptual "crazy minds"
seeking philosophical philosophy
writer changing worldwide sentence's...
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Categories:
sculpture, crazy, inspirational, life, metaphor, philosophy, world,
Form:
Ballad
C a T and the Sphinx*** C A T and the SPHINX***
Cat is on the prowl
Without taking a step!
Proud fellow, often unseen,
Gracefully gliding by.
He feels he knows it all —
At least all that is necessary to know —
Of the...
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Categories:
sculpture, cat, fantasy, fun, imagery, memorial, november,
Form:
Narrative