Short Groundwork Poems

Philosophy ...
a preparation
for death

Groundwork
of ascension
— footnote of goodbye

(Dreamsleep: September, 2024)
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Nowhere can the truth be found,
not in noble books leather-bound
for words are mere approximations
yet lay the groundwork for all nations....

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leaves get aging spots
falling seeds, shifting of birds ~
harbingers of fall


trees go bald and stripped
resemble antlers of bucks~
sacks full of produce


days go diminished
lapse rate of warmth increases~
groundwork for winter

PLACE : 3rd



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procuring produce

                                 groundwork to confront jack frost ~

                                         bald trees witness all





PLACED :   1st

Autumn in Nature - Haiku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin
Syllable count: PS
Date: 09-09-2022...

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Listen to poem:

he said it
like a promise
a coded message
one word
timed just so
to test the waters
to lay the groundwork
to plant the seed
deliberate
calculated
an arrow shot 
at her heart



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~CITYLIGHTS~ 2021

AP: 2nd place 2021

Posted on August 24, 2021...

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Bleak sky of blues, stars gave rise to a miracle been made,
Streak of a sprawl unfurls his heavens tethered madness,
Speak not lest he loses his concentration, maintains focus,
Meek town his groundwork, lofty jewel amidst the sadness.


2020 January 28
Arbitrium Divisa 7 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden...

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TRUST


Trust,
Cornerstone of every
Relationship,
Durable rock of
Dependence,
Unshakable groundwork 
Of reliance,  
Only upon your 
Unyielding base
Foundations should be
Built to erect the 
Edifice of:
Partnership
Of friendship
Of love,
So, no earthquake
Of doubt,
No matter how 
Powerful, 
Would ever be able
To reduce, 
The structure we 
Raise on you,
To RUINS!



© Demetrios Trifiatis
    01 February 2013...

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