Nv Poems


a trove of treasured beauties

...You  
        o  p  e  n  
                        my heart,
you fill it with love and care.
It's now an~~o~c~e~a~n~~
limitless and full of             
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Categories: nv, beauty, care, heart, love,
Form: Tanka

Premium MemberThe NV of Poetry

...Natural

Amongst fineries, placed his book being displayed, and yonder aloft walls, enlarged excerpt involves eyes to indulge, a glimpse of expectant imprints that present a mystique that fulfills ...
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Categories: nv, analogy, imagery,
Form: Alexandrine


Premium MemberMad About Towns

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When we set out on a road trip
We didn’t stick to the old script
And were gladly amazed
And rarely unfazed
Hitting strange towns though some were skipped

We started from Thatsnot, OK
Which ...
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Categories: nv, humorous, travel, word play,
Form: Limerick

My Newspaper Horn Haiku

...My Newspaper Horn Haiku

what we did detect 
newspaper had intelect 
we knew was correct

This is my 8,800th Horn
Haiku especially designed
for Brunswick Beacon,
Shallotte, North Carolina

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Categories: nv, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku

In Need of a New Year

...2020 has been horrible and that's just some real ish
I think I speak for everyone saying we all can feel this
I hope right around that corner
That new year saves lives a la an organ donor
This ye...
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Categories: nv, 12th grade, age, anniversary,
Form: Free verse


This Too Will Pass

...I feel sick.
Feverish with chronic,
Long standing lung disease.
The governor here
Has mandated everyone
Wear a mask when they go out
In public. 
Some people will have to wear it
24/7.
Makes ...
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Categories: nv, life,
Form: Free verse

Ecstacy of God

...Ecstasy of God

What I like is a comforting thought,
And some for me God has brought;
Is available each and every day;
Remove and take our sins away;
In His ecstasy have been caught.

James S...
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Categories: nv, allegory, analogy, religious,
Form: Limerick

Doggone Night

...Doggone night…

Once there was an old and lonesome crow.
I‘ll tell the story the way I know.
The crow was so dark, darker than night.
darkness with shadows, gathering fright.
One day bet...
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Categories: nv, light, loneliness, night, symbolism,
Form: Couplet

Portals In Time

...Portals In Time is  a name that is precious to me,
A Magickal space - a place to be free.
Portals is a Gateway - a window oh, so clear,
Holding treasures, secrets, and mysteries dear.

A place w...
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Categories: nv, books, clothes, dedication, meaningful,
Form: Rhyme

Veterans Tribute

...Veterans are those who stand up and fight.
Because they know this is right.
They cross the bright and shining sea. 
To give us our chance to live and be free.

They leave their families and clos...
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Categories: nv, america, family, freedom, friend,
Form: Rhyme

Continuing Job Search Implodes

...When I was skinned

I made a little list-

Call it (Something Here) :

It started out,

'I am getting older,

what should I do? '

Like go on the road,

Actually join the Legion or

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Categories: nv, career, jobs, satire,
Form: Free verse

The Cafe Terrace At Night

...He remembers times with her.
Sharing moments alone in,
the cafe terrace at night.
Not too long ago.



The Cafe Terrace At Night.
Vincent Van Gogh
For the "Famous Art" contest.

http://artsunlight.co...
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Categories: nv, love, memory,
Form: Dodoitsu

Things I Love

...I love to hear my grandson Bradley babble.
For fun to Mesquite, NV am I going to travel.
The puzzling questions I just love to unravel.

Especially God's mysteries of all the glory.
I have read ...
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Categories: nv, life, lovewrite, love, write,
Form: Rhyme

The Real Me

...Jackie
Resilient, defiant, humble, perceptive
Son of Antone and Selia
Lover of philosophy, romance, and justice
Who feels pain, wrath, and euphoria
Who fears, aside from God, having no fear
Who...
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Categories: nv, introspection
Form: Bio
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