Naturally Indian
...I'm potiguara
I come from hollow and rare backgrounds
plowing in the feverish forest of the heart
I come against history
of this unequal and cruel nation
living in the gall pasture
without hone...
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Categories:
northeastern, adventure, allusion, history,
Form: Free verse
The Great Lakes Acronym Spells Homes
...The Great Lakes acronym spells homes
I chose titled topic by a fanciful whim,
nevertheless still consider my knowledge
of aforementioned material slim.
Housing multivarious biomes
register ...
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Categories:
northeastern, adventure, america, appreciation, beautiful,
Form: Rhyme
I Hear He's a Winner
...Bolsonaro was president of Brazil from 2019 to 2023.
Former army officer and right-wing nationalist who revered Brazil's 1964–1985 military rule.
Jair Bolsonaro sought to arm a disarmed...
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Categories:
northeastern, analogy, bereavement, celebrity, international,
Form: Bio
Hottest Sun
...Despite the thin rain
Burning without distinction
hot northeastern sun...
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Categories:
northeastern, allegory, allusion, analogy, appreciation,
Form: Haiku
Death of Sleeping Angels
...Children fell asleep
Heavenly the dreams they had--
In death's land awoke!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
08 October 2022
Last Thursday, at a daycare center in northeastern T...
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Categories:
northeastern, children, death, life,
Form: Senryu
Hope In Humanity
...There is a belief.
I do believe.
There is still hope.
Hope for humanity.
Hope that man will value man.
The long lost humanity.
There is hope in Ukraine.
Russia will retreat.
The Al Shabaa...
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Categories:
northeastern, hope,
Form: Free verse
The Humblest People
...Nestled in the hills of the northeastern plain
live the humblest people on earth
They're the neighborly folk of Modesty, Maine
plain-speaking and modest from birth
Every year in cold mid-Decemb...
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Categories:
northeastern, allegory, character, funny, humanity,
Form: Rhyme
Right Round the Bend
...The things that await us just Right ‘Round the Bend;
A mighty adventure’s about to begin.
With Grizzly beside us, we’re soon out the door.
The woods, they are calling; there’s much to expl...
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Categories:
northeastern, adventure, grandchild,
Form: Quatrain
A Spring Afternoon In the Northeast of the Usa
...In New York, New Jersey, one can really feel a change
In the climate: the coming of spring, a new season.
The sun is shining more; the days are longer for a good reason.
The trees slowly start blo...
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Categories:
northeastern, flower, fun, inspiration, romance,
Form: Rhyme
Landsbyen -Into the North- An Epic Poem 80
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How simple are the circles in which life turns
How strange are its tangled fingers
Through intricate woven tapestry burns
The wonder that yet lingers
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Categories:
northeastern, christmas, fairy,
Form: Epic
Boston
...Millions and millions of bricks
Tons and tons of concrete
Lord only knows how many panes of glass
Granite, Marble, and cobblestone too
Build a city strong, steeped in history
The Adams, Otis, ...
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Categories:
northeastern, america, city,
Form: Free verse
Coconut Picker Artisan of Life
...primal atavism
northeastern artificer
climb coconut tree...
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Categories:
northeastern, allegory, allusion, courage, metaphor,
Form: Senryu
Asphalt
...Asphalt
Cars swerving, horns honking, I’m struggling to cross the road.
I’m not a chicken if that’s what you’re thinking.
But it would be easier to be able to honk my own horn.
Save my life, ma...
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Categories:
northeastern, beauty, courage, deep, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
My Bucket List
...MY BUCKET LIST
Years and years ago, I made a bucket list.
I looked everywhere and could not find it.
I don’t remember everything I listed,
so it’s time for a new one to be created
or just to g...
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Categories:
northeastern, adventure, journey, places, travel,
Form: Free verse
Two Lovers Vi - Paper Plates
...Out with his boys drinking, feeling rowdy
Special occasion
Rolling the way they do
His lover is not with them
She stayed in for the night
He misses her company
But enjoys his time with the guys...
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Categories:
northeastern, love, love hurts, men,
Form: Free verse
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