Strictly Poems - Poems about Strictly

...Sharon by Michael R. Burch, circa age 15 apologies to Byron I. Flamingo-minted, pink, pink cheeks, dark hair streaked with a lisp of dawnlight; I have seen your shadow creep through eeri......Read the rest...

...The Jewish Man of War Jesus was a pacifist, this we are told, And that’s the story that’s been sold. Some of the names surrounding his cause, Demonstrate behavior to give this pause. Simon ......Read the rest...

...The world used to be so clear, Straight forward and cutting edge, Unique and vibrant, Simple. As time rolled on and wave after wave passed, As the terrain dulled my edges, Hazened the colors I ......Read the rest...

...SARTORIAL I went through my clothes the other day Yes, some are well-worn, others quite new They represent styles from both extremes Living, or once lived, a varied life it seems Can one assum......Read the rest...

...just like a message you turn me on erring on the side of caution all i wanted was your voice like a teenage dream you haunt me all the pathos you can reach new broom to sweep long legged ca......Read the rest...

...I hanker and pine for wood burning stove weather I haint no spring chicken, ("Buk buk buk buk ba-gawk!") but in Summer re: long in tooth sexagenarian nostalgic for the following imagery ev......Read the rest...

...Hi! Who am I? I'm an onion, allegorically, Speaking strictly metaphorically. You may see I have a human form - To the "human" definition I conform, But, for our purposes today, I'm an onion.......Read the rest...

... politics is strictly for hicks in French Lick ______________________ population: 1,720 (2020) 1807 (2010) famous for: home of Larry ......Read the rest...

... It is the second night of Passover. Biden and team, supporting Palestine? And accusing great Israel of genocide? Please pass me a tall, glass of cyanide! Our strongest ally, Israel ......Read the rest...

...Flash floods came in a sudden After few hours of torrential rain Villages in towns submerged Water rose so high…surged. People stayed on their roofs Waited for rescuers holding faith and hope......Read the rest...

... " Know your value. Confidence breeds success. Act like the person you want to become, and people will start seeing you as that person.". Mark M. Ford Sow the seed......Read the rest...

... Why is my salary any business of yours or yours any business of mine Remember when we aired out our laundry on strictly private clotheslines ......Read the rest...

...Not another word! Keep those thoughts caged, zip it. Or regret it later.. So what if it's bothering you? Bear it patiently. Embrace the undying power of silence. Is it hard to suppress and stay......Read the rest...

...It’s monsoon season here in New Haven, gone, are the banked, fluorescent colors of sunset. This feeling hit me, like a rogue wave. “We have to go out tonight,” I announced, to no one in particul......Read the rest...

...("Windhorse", 2023, original encaustic) Wind Talk Children talk to the wind A skill, a talent, a desire Most adults have lost And forgotten they ever had. Anyone can talk, but May......Read the rest...