Orlando Poems

Rosalind and Orlando

Orlando has written a lot of love poetry.
Written on leaflets, they have been placed on every tree. 
Ubiquitous in the Arden woods, they are easy to see.
Orlando expresses his love for Rosalind freely.
His wording is not good, and his rhymes are lousy.

Rosalind now roams these woods, but is not alone.
Joining her are cousin Alena and

Moonstruck

'Wherever Love conquers men go bonkers.
this is a fact well known.'
'Ariosto' - 'Arry Oo? - 'Oh no, it's not you!
Didn't I give you the slip?
He was a great poet. It's high time you know it,
and don't interrupt me again.
Orlando Furioso' -' I'm not sure, I suppose so
the weather has been very strange.' 
'Love drove him

Orlando

Tell me, my friend

Did it bother you when I cried?

When I cried about the risen surface of the end?

The end of which has already granted us those who died

Those who have died from holding hands with who they choose

And those who tasted lips and an alcoholic drink

Those who had everything to lose

Those who didn’t know

Orlando and Sandy Hook

Orlando and Sandy Hook

Advantage of always take advantage of
To do is what a bunch of people love
And of course we have heard as of late
Congress finds ways for funds to misappropriate.

Several of their feelings recently were fixed
All four gun control measures  now are nixed
And instead of into the past each one fade
Republicans want to

The Palpitation of Orlando, Florida

THE PALPITATION OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA (USA)

Decimation on its face through mass execution and hate.
Just another night out painting the town. 
No reason to perceive the unsound.
Out of the blue moon a gargantuan came into form.
In denial of himself, “Oscar” he could be called.
His name broadcasted is Omar.
He was seeking an award for what he stood

Hit Me With Your Best Shot - We Are Orlando

Hit Me with Your Best Shot - We are Orlando

A rainbow of all the droplets of color, 
begins to run with a red that bleeds. 
And from the sky it can mix any palette,
instead of parity and one of misdeeds.

The drinks are mixed in fun and joy,
as lanky men dance Hip Hop in form.
So young

Orlando

we left 
without thinking
of the end
and after awhile
forgot where we 
began
in between
there was a moment
and a moment
and a moment
it went on like that
until time collapsed
into pearls of
water
falling from the
stone roof
of heaven
finding their way
to your
third eye
and by surprise
(as if there were 
anything but surprise)
it became apparent
that our birthright
was delight
that surrendering
was not giving up
or giving in
but giving

The Orlando Massacre and Afghan Tragedy

The policy of hate and date,
You may not like but it’s the truth,
The bitter truth mate!
Was it a lone wolf terror or was it a coordinated fight?

Who cares since it targeted souls
Despised by night.
But you are no God to legislate and
Decide on fate

An act that made an end,
To the destiny of a foe and a

When Hell Slammed Into Orlando

Hawk eyed bullet, lamb blood spilling
garments of our fractured youth
nothing remains virgin or sacred 
rosaries retreat to martyr tombs.

Windfall for green tied politicians
a spray of rainbows cracks the air
the nest of innocents forever disfigured
broken doves in dank despair.

Savior and leper nibbling insanity
sharing clouds of time and tears
passing bottles of rye necessity
oozing crosses and wooden skin,

The

Orlando

Orlando


I reach for hands
no longer there
wince in the wind
of hates stench
grit my teeth
to suppress rage
lock my eyes
damning my tears

That ache….
that empty ache…
of needless loss
sad sting
of violent lash
upon the hearts
of all
wielded by an evil
fearful of the power
of  love’s
gentleness


John G. Lawless
6/13/2016

Orlando

Rainbow flags and Pride
are slim protection against
hate and machine guns.


[May the deceased rest in peace and the injured and bereaved have swift recoveries. This hatred must be better combated, or be better managed by those supposed to be protecting us. This could have happened to anyone. Groups that influence losers in society should be better

For Orlando

Forcibly taken lives
for a vicious motive.
Shock, terror —blood and tears.

Rest the souls in peace,
pity those who had lost
and solace to alike around.

Fear not my brothers, sisters and friends;
stand up and fight for who you are—
until the Love win over Hatred.

Darkness In Orlando

From what I see on television 
Darkness has descended on Orlando 
Death cries filled the air 
Sorrow became the order of the day 
We don't yet know 
If it was a "lone wolf "
or a terrorist plot 
We must  mourn 
for the deaths of those who were 
only thinking 
of  seeking some weekend

Orlando Rich

If I were rich I would live in Orlando, 
Where the sun grooms the watered land, 
Where busyness is quelled by knowing that, 
You can always live in another city grand. 

My Disney poems would be accepted, 
As part of the scene, the whole shebang, 
As I would hope to complement Mr Disney, 
With poetry’s

Orlando, Florida

 
This big and little city is so great.
It is situated near the middle of the state.
The city draws tourists and visitors in a plethora.
It has most of what can be found in Florida.

This place must be the product of a dream.
The “Magic” is the name of their basketball team.
The team plays a poised and

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