Refreshments Poems | Examples

Hot Summer Days

O I resent the heat of summer, 
on still days silent the sun would sit. 
As if the gates of hell are ajar, 
where great mighty fires are lit. 
Hard the earths surface shall bake, 
with no boredom nor pause nor break.


Across the horizon the mighty sun shall set 
and into oblivion its rays will sink, 
reddish its colours reflect, 
no longer golden nor vibrant nor pink. 
Icy refreshments fail to quench my fire, 
nor will any abundance of drink.


Under the summer skies I lay bewildered 
as gleaming stars garnish the nights, 
bright the celestial beauty lingers 
in every language poetry recites. 
Too far away my thoughts wander 
but sweet dreams bring me delight.


Swiftly darkness fades away 
as night bids the moon farewell, 
glorious the eye of heaven shall rise, 
on living minds casting a spell. 
Roses do weep on hot summer mornings forever wishing in shades they dwell.


Saleh Ben Saleh

Time Lord

Wisdom gained from pain
Lost tomorrow sentenced
Shadows think me insane

Tortured and blood soaked stains 
Detached from earth yet dependent
Wisdom gained from pain

Memory lies in the rain
Star gazing got me contentment
Shadows think me insane

Free to play games
Facing my own are sentenced
Wisdom gained from pain

Screams lament my gains
I enjoy refreshments
Shadows think me insane

In chains I am lame
Darkness leaves me unrepentant
Wisdom gained from Pain
Shadows think me insane

Autumnal Classics

Fresh leaves fall gently on the ground 
without making a sound
Piano keys softly caress 
warmed by sunlight gest
Brushing my senses on this delicate afternoon 
she plays on, as time just croons
I notice she has pinned her hair up just so 
a touch of mascara 
a light scented oil of " Je ne sais quoi " 
a touch of blush real or not ? 
 
Refreshments are served Victorian style  
alongside persimmon leaves 
and tangerine kisses for me 
Inside this great big elegant room 
of beauty and romance, 
I know she is hoping for at least, 
     ...a dance.

Fall Need Not Creep

No need to creep in surreptitiously
    as if you were not longed for
  You turtlenecks and warm wool socks 
    are dashing in or out of doors

  Sensing that I'd tired of green
    your refreshments I adore
  Crisp burnt-orange and fiery red
    leave me thirsty for some more
  
  Though soon you'll trade the dew for frost
    replace iced tea with hot
  Precious Fall: Take center stage deservedly
    ~ for 'creepy' you are not

Refreshments

laughter arises
beneath the spreading birches
close-knit cousins play

Akureyri

Take me back to Akureyri, sunshine capital of the north
Through lava fields and bluest waterfalls rushing forth
Summer solstice came and we never saw the dark
A perfect time of year for an adventure to embark
Natural hot springs buried like hidden treasure on the way
Find them off the beaten path when it feels you've gone astray
Sipping water from a stream melting off of glacial snow
Refreshments courtesy of Skaftafell near Arctic Circle, just below
As the sun dipped down at 3am to quickly greet us once again
The feeling of a lit up ghost town emanates a calming zen
To see once more the humpback whale and smell the fresh sea air
One day I'll buy another ticket, and tell them, "Take me there."

Jan 5, 2023

Our Pickle Party

What a fine party, we’ll swim in the brine
Let’s invite Mr. Kosher Dill and Mrs. Gherkin,
I’m sure we’ll make memories to enshrine
If Mr. Sweet wears his favorite wool firkin!
We must invite the Bread-and-Butter twins,
Mr. Crinkle Chips must surely be on our list
Refrigerator pickles with a Vlasic label wins
Prizes we shall offer, Miss Lime will insist.
For refreshments we can serve Mr. Kool-Aids
Since nobody will think of them as a pickle
If they aren’t in a jar and are home-made,
Our pickle party will be fun in the shade! 

Written August 13, 2022
submitted to "It's a Pickle Party" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose

Robust Remembrance

Rivers rinse rocky riches
Rockets race revolutionary reaches
Rudeness rusts royal rewards
Righteousness reflects real ranks
Radios recreate retro refreshments
Relaxations restart revolting ranges
Roadways route routine regulations
Rational rage renders realisations
Restaurants reap ripe reviews
Readers remember robust resources.

Green Grass Faerie

Green Grass Faerie had a mystique that paraded around 
In front of her as she surveyed her grasses above ground
She arrived in April, bringing refreshments in the form of dew
Causing verdant chaos and Kentucky grasses, blue.

Green grass faerie had a pact with miss violet, unique.
They appeared together, but the flower knew to only peek
For spring is overseen and managed by Green Grass Faerie. 
Who retains power until middle June, taken over by Faerie Berry.

Red

Robert reads reachingly
regarding red rosy raptures
readily reaping refreshments

Rare regal rapport rules rise,
royally rejoicing

The Galaxy Drive-In

like at a drive-in theatre
they arrive around dusk
cloaking speed of light vehicles..
within the musk of the horizon.
Watching us from a distance
telepathically tuning into any channel
to any place on our planet..
oum-comedy
oum-drama
oum-romance
oum-mystery
oum-war
oum-tragedy,,,
oum-horror
oum-terror...
lately there's been only one channel...
the charades at the masquerade ball channel

The aliens did a cost benefit analysis
had us all figured out in short time
and figured we weren't worth the risk
so they grew restless and lost interest 
in our endless greed-lies and wars...
so they zipped off to another galaxy
for refreshments and entertainment
with the possibility of a take-over...
oum
oum

Frankenstein's Tea Party

When people speak of Frankenstein, they often seem quite shaken
But if that name evokes the beast, they're monstrously mistaken.
For Frankenstein does not portray the nameless weird creation
But rather Shelley's choice for his creator's appellation.
So if this Victor Frankenstein should choose to throw a party
Inviting all his scientific friends and those more arty,
He'd first provide refreshments then recite them all a story
Involving an experiment with life and all things gory.
Concluding with the statement 'To play God just isn't wise
For it is highly likely to occasion one's demise.'



31.08.21

Tea Party a Deadly Frankenstein Gathering-

Cheerio old chap!
O’ mighty Prometheus
Invited to this a tea party
Alas this ole social gathering
Frankenstein and his closest friends
There on the table
A vast variety of wolf cakes
Games to partake of
A tea cup treasure hunt
Tea leaf Pictionary
Sugar cube stack Pinko
Blood dripping on the floor?
Selected ate at the time invitations set
Planned menu brew and serve
English men tarts
Raw cut up hearts
In attendance at Frankenstein Tea Party
Shared cups of tea with light refreshments
Frankenstein Monster and his friend
Dracula and Mina Harken
Werewolf Peter Stuble
While at the table rotting
Dead host of days past
Drink up- Drink up
Those cottages protectors
Planned tea party gathering
Conversations of death, dark and demonic tales
Oh! Did I mention also in attendance Frankenstein wife
Eva
Holing werewolf
Cries pass the wolf bread
What a unholy gathering drinking tea (and blood) and the rest of the party dead

*5th place Placement in Contest*

written by James Edward Lee Sr.
8/26/21 2021©
Frankenstein Tea Party 2021 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Joe Maverick

Summer Thrills and Chills

The tea party guests were warmly welcomed,
By Frankenstein and his just-married bride.
All their nearest new neighbors had come,
To their quaint estate in the countryside.

The refreshments were utterly delectable,
The cakes and cookies so moist and sweet;
But unease among the guests was detectable,
Lending chills to the golden August heat!

Host and hostess were witty and charming,
But there were stitches upon her forehead;
And the screws in his skull were alarming-
Pale excuses were made ere the guests fled!


Written just for fun, and not for the contest

Watermelon-

Wholesome refreshments recharge.
All comers rose water baring
Tropical fruit desert for lunch or dinner snack.
Early strawberries shine watermelon rimes.
Raw fruit laugh.
Much fruit waters run.
Edible fruit shine.
Like fruit shout.
Other refreshments run.
Nectar feeders walk drips down your chin and mouth.


6/10/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©

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