Maltese Poems

There is a place called Coragoon,
where the dragonlings, make you swoon;
so cute and cuddly are they,
that you will want to stay and play.

Coragoon has many creatures;
it’s full of fun, abundant leisure;
you can romp with rabbit clans
or eat candy-pizza, from a...Read More

THE MEDITATOR

 Oh what joy it seems to be
Drinking an early morning tea.

While watching the sun rise across the Bay
Changing night into day.

My Maltese, lies stretched across my knees
Knows he's not here to play but me to please,

But, my hour...Read More

a man of wisdom
life
integrity
strong and with love
soft words
have reached me
a man
to be listened too

The archer murdered
The Maltese falcon born
Knights
take care of all
...Read More

Two bodies, two hearts and two lives

A midnight moon glistens softly
upon the Mediterranean sea
as we count stars in the heavens,
twinkling like opals on this 
warm Maltese evening

Our island, a tiny gemstone
in an aqua expanse cradles us
within its silken sands,
caressing our...Read More

Charley was being obnoxious so I took away his hedgehog,
it’s such a small toy anyways for a big Doberman dog.
A spoiled rotten boy who whined for an hour or so
hoping to get his way and that hedgehog I’d throw.
I wondered...Read More

To bring our family closer together we went
For a walk in the myriad shades of green 
Forest on a long light brown rough hew log
Pathway that goes through the woods 
With a rope going along the top to hang 
On...Read More

The scent of Spring fills the air, I’m saturated in sweetness,
this time of year, I always seem to find completeness.
Wintry freezes and frigid temperatures begin to appease, 
it is finally the time for my gentle soul to find ease. 
The...Read More

She's a Messenger, a standard bearer of a Message of Love.  She's Love's unforgettable fruition and flower.  With Her trusty hounds bounding along beside Her, She suddenly races ahead, crossing the beach, down to the surf.  Her...Read More

Oh latin guitar boy 
 with mischief in your eyes
 and comfort in your smile
I thought I could forget
that night when we've  met
 That night when lost stars 
blinked with helpless regret .
That moment we said the final goodbye
The...Read More

I can repeat the beat without knowing what I’m saying                              ...Read More

 Quieter than usual I stand alone in my veranda
looking over a lamp-lit street-bench

Across the ocean      a plane lands down onto the runway
where my wind- swept words would not be heard
and my mascara stained...Read More

With these lines I’ll relate an intriguing tale of dubious accuracy
For I Hope to unveil sordid affairs of more than one conspiracy!
Be warned, that though you might be disturbed by the facts I relate?
They are the truth and nothing more....Read More

Ambitious Amaryllis arrive soon,
Bloodroots  beauty appears to bloom.
Colourful Camellias  grow in shade,
Daffodils  dance in garden parade.

English-daisies  pretend as innocent,
Freesia  flowers friendly and fragrant.
Gleeful is the glamorous Geranium,
Hyacinths  cling in cluster they come. 	

In too...Read More

The Maltese Moon,
she draws my eyes
to shapely orb
in starlit sky
she smiles at me
with wanton grace
and spills desire
upon my face
I'm all awash
in milky glow
sacred secrets
Mine to know...

the Maltese Breeze
he flirts with me
can't let me be
his fingers trace
my rounded face
my hair he...Read More

JM
Does not want to believe he is invincible
Because he knows he is not invincible.
Because no one is invincible.
Gives himself a vision,
Deadline to complete his mission
Forces him to shine
Achieving goals.
Alternatively he may be not saying the truth
and turn into the greatest...Read More

 We got off the plane in Malta after our flight
Reached the arrivals hall and to our delight...
there to greet us with a hug and a smile
Paul Callus, his wife and his lovely grand daughter Valentina

THANK YOU PAUL - YOU...Read More

There was once a maiden who lived by the sea

with lustrous   lips that dried too soon

like early dew perched on a tree .

She once was beautiful with  skin so fair

A veil of lilacs  covered her hair.

Her...Read More

A delicious crispy snack
Made of rice and maize
Packed in special airtight bags
It is such a craze.

          Cheesy Twistees are attractive
          They are...Read More

Everyone loves our dear sweet Charmaine
This adorable young lady of Poetry Soup fame
Just had a Birthday
Apologize I'm late
To my Maltese sweetheart, best wishes I convey


© Jack Ellison 2015




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SEA DAFFODILS

On the island of Comino
Naked rocks are burning hot,
Without mercy, sun at midday
Robs the shade from every spot.

It’s a bare desolate area, 
Here the snakes are free to crawl,
Lazy lizards meditating
Where the gnarled wild bushes sprawl.

I trudge on towards...Read More

Pretty crystal dish that holds
A rainbow delight
Layers of coloured custard
Jam spread sliced sponge cakes   
Sprinkled with sherry
Meringue topped
Dream!

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8th November 2014 
Contest: Make Me Drool with Epulaeryu
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Placing: 5th...Read More

On the balcony of our room
We stood alone, just you and me
Watching the rising crescent moon
The twinkling undulating sea

Inhaled the salty fragrant air
You had your arm around my waist
Warm breath that flirted on my nape
The teasing lips ready to taste

Let...Read More

Their malnurished soiled child, setting aside time's stream
Somber the baby's eyes; waiting for a dream ? Seasons come
Years going by his pale rider passing everyday upon the otherside
Black and white there are no dimensions just, mutilating life madrigal
It's anguished notes...Read More

Tableau this fashion's design; laying out her beauty's puzzle ?
In tantalizing light majestic of, bluish gray; love's Maltese kittens
Years were claimed his rocking chair production ? Hydrospheric time
Clasp it's cup and fragrant petals; their evening stars burlesque de facto....
Symbolized velvet...Read More

Everyone knows our dear Charmaine
From the Mediterranean Isle of Malta
A beautiful lady so loving and gentle
My admiration for her never falters

Charming and sweet are a couple of words
Describing this dear loving soul
I hold my breath till her name appears
Since this...Read More