Vigorous Poems

Age Of Reason

Age Of Reason 
Building characteristics 
With no nonsense 
Knowing right from wrong 
Growing into your own 
Become vigorous 
Age of reason 
A change to find your own way 
Write your own journey 
Lead by example 
Find hidden talents 
Shine through the stars 
Don’t follow the corrupt world 
Just down to earth 
Slow to anger 
Become your own man 
Take a stand for what you believe in 
Strive to improve 
Age of reason
Categories: vigorous, writing,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberWelcome To The Serenity Sail

Outside in the barn one late summer eve  
a seaman toiled until wee hours of night 
Solid rock surrounded by wood and nail 
just the right size for "The Serenity Sail" 
She lit an old candle by the window, 
recalling sweetly their brave adventures   
Back in the days when they were young 
water was life and love was pure gold; 

Over by the lawn an old weathered sailboat 
sat waiting, for one more vigorous glide   
"Lets take her out " he said as he toiled,       
curving the wood and tapering to a point. 
That night they slept in the boat like kids,     
huddled under a blanket stitched with stars.  
Tasting the ocean on her lips he sighed,  
"Join me !" he said as she giggled, awhile.
Categories: vigorous, appreciation, ocean, romantic love,
Form: Free verse


Premium MemberLadies of the Field


I’ve known these ladies of the field as long
as I’ve known the fields and walls of my childhood.
And yet they never did much to turn my head,
maybe once or twice. I never understood

my lack of interest. That was then. This year,
they got my full attention, if only by sheer
force of growth and presence – double in height,
robust and vigorous, nothing like the slight

frail frames they usually show off, and yet
not without that feminine sway and guile that set
them off like well-to-do beach ladies, tall
and easeful in their stride, wearing hats that fall

wide-brimmed like parasols over white faces
and cast down shadows clear to their feet.
So this summer’s growth of Queen-Anne’s lace –
still not my type, but sweet nonetheless.
Categories: vigorous, flower,
Form: Verse

marvelling flowers

marvel at the vigorous blade of grass,
resistant to the worst storms,
marvel at the dandelion, offering a thousand treasures
To the bees of the county,
marvel at the hemlock flower, which could
poison ten ancient poets,
marvel at the plant world and its millions
of possibilities,

marvel at the fern, which does not tire
that winter,
marvel at how the butterfly marvels
on the corolla of digitals,
marvel at the yellow flowers, so numerous
and vain,
marvel at the capuchins, daisies,
Flowers loving you.


Marvel at the young oak tree, which defies a thousand reeds
in his old age,
marvel at the olive tree whose fruit inspired the Iliad
and many poems,
marvel at the hydrangea, dahlia, and forget-me-not
with shy petals,
do you inspire from the vegetable world, to never become
crazy or proud,
invite the bees in the garden of your imagination.
Categories: vigorous, 10th grade, flower, garden,
Form: Free verse

Premium Membernethermost

rock bottom a euphemism at best
sunken feeling of a leaden balloon
deflated burst into shrapnel of fears

they say it’s when you stop digging
the circumference of the black hole
larger than your inflated Ego mania 

and then the trap door opened for more
the chisel engaged in vigorous overdrive
what a life to be had or thrown away

a rescue team waited concerned and patiently
maybe they knew better than the protagonist
of his own demise at the crossroad of pain

philosophy studies had not prepared him 
nor had his grandma with her solid advice
lonely and dejected he continued to slip

out of reach even the abyss seemed distant
in dreams of death not entirely unpleasant
he understood that control was inaccessible 

letting God became the only viable option
reluctantly he considered faith and acceptance
grudgingly at first let go of selfish command
Categories: vigorous, appreciation,
Form: Free verse


The days pass, the weeks pass

Could we not at least exchange some crummy
anecdotes about our recent pasts
some poorly recalled bus stop or shop incidents
semi memories of there was this time when

I'll take any half digested subvocal passing thoughts
and an inappropriate and unvoiced yet sincerely held
opinion which you know is safe with me

Throw me a crumb here and I'll toss you
the whole hog utilising my award-winning
(and vigorous) masculine muscles

Instead of flinging it angry apelike
into the webvoid in the form of
incoherent cackhanded freeposts
begging for any minor engagement
Categories: vigorous, day, i miss you,
Form: Free verse

As Far As It Pains; As Much As Its Gains


             A lost sheep wanders...
          The shepherd once wonder;
           In the jungle of silent Lion,
             If not already fed upon  
              To satisfying hunger.

             The shepherd ponders...
         If his route wasn't a blunder-
        To search or rather go to zion,
          Where spirit over flesh won
           When time is still younger.

                    A David; absent,
                 The day is now frank:
             Gradually near to the dark,
          To become more scary in search
              Of unrest sheep, hope seek.

                  A Samson confront...
              The nightmare, light prank
               Seductively to disembark
            From searching... to try church, 
              While strength isn't yet weak.

                        As far as it pains;
                     As much as its gains...
               Of persistent tease, you pull,
              Makes desirous victory be full
                 Vigorous try, daily attains.
Categories: vigorous, allegory, anxiety, betrayal, dark,
Form: Rhyme

Echoes of Decrepit Days

As yellow leaves wither in the autumn breeze,
only apathetic thoughts remain 
in this nonchalant existence of 
my diseased body and over the hill mind!

It reminds me a time of agility, 
A time of struggle and celebrations,   
An age when dreams of a better future bloomed,
And leaping up those stairs to pluck the petals of success.

The illusion of youth, believing I would remain the same forever,
My beauty, once admired by the mirror,
My body, that lied about its boundless strength,
And the willpower that upheld my beliefs!

Now, my poor mind, dreadfully distressed,
on the fritz of my worn body parts.
Here I am, at the dusk of my life,
panting and staring at the steep stairs 
called ‘rest of my time’!

I wonder, are there any tears left
to cry over the memories of my vigorous days?
Or, has time swallowed even the sorrow, leaving only silence?
Categories: vigorous, age, depression, emotions, fate,
Form: Elegiac Lyric

Cactus Lies

Cactus Lies
 You're so far away.
 Always been complicated.
 Where the sun crosses.
 A relationship like a cactus.
 You're always vigorous.
 Beyond sophisticated.
 AmI not enough?
 Fauls purpose.
 Lies carry in the wind.
 Feel abandoned, just move on.
 The silent treatment.
 Clinging on to the past.
 A stranger walks on by.
 You left me behind.
 Neon lights flashing.
 Walk alone at night.
 Just thinking.
 Was it me?
 Did I do something wrong?
 I guess we are done
Categories: vigorous, relationship,
Form: Rhyme

December 10th, 1830

December 10th, 1830
 Born Dec. 10th, 1830.
 Beautiful poetry.
 E.E.D.
 Lived in solitary.
 Known for so many poems.
 From Amherst, Massachusetts.
 Her life is isolated.
 Had one brother and one sister.
 Greatest poet ever lived.
 Emily Dickenson.
 Passed away on May 15th, 1886. (age 55)
 One faded picture.
 Over 1,000 poems.
 Vigorous writer in the shadows.
Categories: vigorous, poetry,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberTipping Balance

   Off and on life to face some turmoil .
    You cannot predict, how long it will last.
     being a simple problem or coiled !
     You need a tipping balance to adjust.

    Proceed with vigorous running dynamic ,
   in static stagnant state not to remain 
   primarily stay enthusiastic ,
    yet a tipping balance, you must maintain.
     
    You must always focus on your action 
    Run or rush or if needed to gallop.
    Put full dedication, no objection .
    Be alert ! You  know when or how to stop !
    
     Promptness is good, but don’t be impulsive
     Never cross limits on your performance 
     Think, analyse and then act decisive.
     Work hard, obeying a tipping balance.

     Occasionally you may walk tip toe,
     sometimes you are compelled to make haste,
     yet matters little whether be fast or slow.
     Each step demands tipping balance at best.
Categories: vigorous, how i feel,
Form: Quatrain

Premium MemberDUMPSTER FIRE

                          Broke dumpster fire in Los Angeles !
                          Burnt vigorous Pacific Palisades.
                                         Apocalyptic !
                                         Weird ! Catastrophic !
                        Wild fire or something else ! Can you guess  ?
Categories: vigorous, america, fire,
Form: Limerick

Premium MemberBeautiful Day


a beautiful cool day enthralling,
flakes gliding, hovering, iridescent,
joyfully kissing lovely magical nature,
outdoors painted, quivering, ragged, 
snowy trees unconstrained, vigorous with
Xmas yearning . . .  zeal
Categories: vigorous, nature, snow,
Form: ABC

Premium Memberhappy new year

On the eve of this new year I would like to say have a very happy new year.
And I hope that the new year brings you what you deserve 
Happiness peace good health and wisdom.
Go forward in your life with a positive attitude but never forget who you are and where you came from.
Welcome new challenges with vigorous energy and confidence.
Remember ones who have gone with the love they deserve 
And open your heart to new additions to your expanding family.
May any heath issue become a memory of the past and 
Remember that your life can still be a big adventure 
Live it for yourself be you and be happy.
Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.. DONT RUN THROUGH LIFE WALK AND ENJOY IT………
   HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Categories: vigorous, blessing,
Form: Free verse

In your arms

I want to lay in your arms
On the beach
Relax
Meditate
Enjoy the sensuous feel of cool summer breezes
Playing upon our skin

Its all I want ~~~~~~~~~~~

To be in your arms
For we are in love
Belong together
On a beach
Watching timeless waves roll back and forth
Embraced in the beauty of our love
And as we listen to our hearts beat continually
Like the sound of a drum
This chemistry between you and I become vigorous.
Categories: vigorous, love,
Form: Romanticism

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