Short Raspy Poems

black wings drip white snow
raspy call of an old crow…
crystallized flakes blow...

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you carry a tune
as delightful as autumn ~
raspy and bitter

10/8/22
Contest: Simply Senryu Contest
Sponsor: John Lawless...

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blue crane undeterred
wings flap and emotions spurred
raspy sounds are heard


Contest: What's the Buzz
3rd Place...

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	Cold
	by
	Tom Wright
	
	Sounds my raspy voice.
	Brought on by winters onslaught,
	Sounding unrefined.
	
	2/24/03
	(Haiku3)
...

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Bells
with blues
play bent cup dinged;
discordant, dongs and dings.
Soft and raspy tones that mumble,
rings rung as fuzzy rumbles and grumbles,
rather than clear resonate rings.
Sad Bells
Blue
...

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Rod Stewart his name, a weaver of dreams, his fame
His raspy voice was apparently appealing all the same
Can't argue with that
Pulled success out of a hat
His sexy voice made ladies melt and become inflamed...

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Molded memories in
my inner ear.  Your voice
maudlin, yet dry, becomes
music of a raspy
mantra.  I long for your
mournful cry, and fall on
mantels of dusty brick.

     Prev. Pub. in COMMON THREADS
     Ohio, Fall/Winter 2011-2012...

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Raspy, sexified tones began tightening
Like nooses around my throat
A trail of corpses appeared nonexistent
To millions of natural eyes
Catastrophically I was yet another victim
In the pages of murder that she had composed
She must be found…...

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Muffled screams 
Blurry voices
Heavy doors
Reality or in my head

Tired eyes 
Raspy voices 
A stabbing silence
Reality or in my brain

Heavy thunder
Camouflaged talk
Letting go
Reality or the end 

Muffled screams
Blurry voices
Heavy doors
Reality or...not this again...

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Arm, lightly wrapped
in the soft grasp of your paws

Hand, gladly receiving 
the tender ministrations of your raspy tongue

We lie together on the floor 
with the November sun bathing us
in its subtle warmth
and  I say thank you, 
to our gentle God
for these small 
pleasures...

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There was once an old geezer named Bernie,

    Who was nearing the end of life's journey.

        With a raspy voice he cried,

            "Life's been one helluva ride!"

                As he was whisked away on a gurney!

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Limericks Old or New" Contest...

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don't misunderstand
i love feeling happy.
i live for the moments
that make my voice raspy.

gazing up at the moon
and i'm wrapped in a trance.
a willow tree waltzed around the lagoon
and asked me for one last dance.

warm waters, i see the river flooding.
warm waters, i know a change is coming....

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THE SUN BURNS ON MY FACE LIKE THE CRUST OF THE EARTH.

MY FLESH FEELS LIKE DEW AS IF I WERE FRESH FROM BIRTH.

I LONGED TO HEAR UR RASPY VOICE BLOWING THRU THE TREES.

AS IN OLDEN DAYS WHEN THE SOUND WOULD BRING ME TO MY KNEES.

I'VE OFTEN WONDERED WHAT I'D SAY IF I SAW UR FACE AGAIN.

BUT NOW THAT I HAVE IT'S BITTERSWEET AND NOW THIS IS THE END!!!!!!...

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FATAL TRUTH
It was the innocence in your eyes
That poured out a dawning glow
You smiled and a thousand worries 
Unbundled the heart
Your flow was raspy but gentle
Melting through every breaker

But your sudden thunder 
Brings a wholesome wonder
Thus to every darkened" sun
There arises a lone  voice 
Stirring the heavens 
To spread its lights
Only on one...

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His voice, commanding attention
Deep and loud, raspy around the edges
Slight twang, powerful, engaging
I raised my eyebrows

My attention was arrested
Social media, topic of conversation
Idiotic people skills, his point of view
I stood up and grinned

Amused, I surely was,
Fingers talking, rubbish content,he rasped
Just like silicon boobs
I burst into laughter...

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We mourn the
        death of Tina
             Turner;
                 her raspy voice
                      was simply the best.
A mix of
         pop rock,
             soul, and blues.

Her songs
        earned her the
             title of
                 Queen of rock and roll.

And her worldwide fans loved
        her;
             androgynous voice....

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At the mention of death
everyone freezes
And so draw in their last breath
Lay very still in your coffin
with faces looming
don't worry; its common
high over their heads you are,
they're chanting something,
I'm not headed to a car.
This roads kinda bumpy
you open your mouth
my voice sounds raspy,
I'm being dragged like a doll
they're lowering me
ahh, I've finally reached my goal......

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You can feel the breath of fall
as she blows cold air across the plain
she whispers to the sun
asking it to shine a few more weeks
while she gathers the bountiful yield
bringing closure to the seasons warmth
night temperatures begin to plummet 
her breathing becomes raspy
as  coldness encases
her labored breathing ceases
with a final breath she
brings forth winters frost.


08/01/16...

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Glaring shadows orchestrating the shape 
Of searching for the rainbows sparkling end 
So yellow beyond the airy dreamscape
The raspy wind with a howling ascend 
Looking intently at the wide sky gape

The mountains worshiping from blue yonder 
Celest rainbows born of peeping sunshine 
Beyond the reach, betraying no wonder
Through veil of another sparkling design
With eyes of shadowy, landscape ponder...

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The unforgettable wild stare in his eyes
?The tenderness in his raspy voice, 
?His slow lingering touch melts my core
?The caress of his lips on my neck, 
The rising heat consumes me
?He knows he has me right where he wants me,
Pushed on to the bed. 
?Lying naked before his wicked his smile, 
One last look taken, 
?One last touch felt, 
?One last kiss tasted, 
He left me lying on the bed in a heated mess....

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I see blue sublime haze of Joni's voice

singing us this song to set us free

I see Joni's raspy, wispy, blue sublime voice

taking me back to college days when we spoke of freedom

immersing that wounded child in love

backed by a chorus of angels

on the pale white horse

riding into the sunset

telling me that truth is coming

love in every soul on planet

all but the last parasites of humanity

dawn is coming brothers and sisters....

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Was there when it first happened 
In crimson red 
New instantly it was bad
Tests confirmed worst fears
Stomach churning and eyes burning
Things would never be the same 
Months and pounds pass
Looks of concern routine
Well wishes get old
Thoughts of frustration mount 
Somehow spirit still intact
Raspy breathing barely audible 
Beep…beep…exhale 
Last lucid thoughts not of self
Lying limp in my arms 
Goodbye momma 
Goodbye...

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Thunder rumbles lightning flashes.
Druids chant rhythmic runes.
Electrifying tonights mood.
Tis Draculas Halloween bash.
Wolfman arrived in a mask
And his houndstooth zoot suit.
Six witches with red sashes
Flew loops on hickory brooms.
If Frankensteins' bride laughs
It sounds like raspy kazoos.
Ten fashionable tom cats
Wore bat festooned top hats.
As The Ghouls band played bassoons.
At Count Draculas bashes
Each dance is monster's Madness.
But the punch was new hemlock brew....

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ragged was the old man-
      (rain fell in a downpour )
rosary beads in hand
raspy quiet his voice
respectful ... asked for cash
     ~  rummaging I found change ~
                       (raw the reality)  

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April 15, 2021


Poetry/Pleiades Verse/ravaged
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1347-169-15
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Pleiades R
sponsor, Kim Merryman, Judged 04/19/2021

Third Place...

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