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2008 Form Challenges
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This is a marriage of the Italian Terza Rima with the French Villanelle by Lewis Turco in his "The Book of Forms and
can present a challenge to the serious poet. It consists of five stanzas of three lines (tercets), and the final
stanza having four lines (quatrain). The middle line of the first stanza is copied and becomes the last line of the following stanza and the first line of that stanza rhymes with it, thus making it an interlocking form. The final stanza follows the same pattern as previously, with the first line of the first stanza becoming the second line of the last stanza and the last line of the first stanza becoming the last line of the last stanza also, completing the link back to the first stanza. As an alternative, Turco also suggests making the repeat line be the second line still rhyming with the first forming one couplet and the interlocking lines from the first stanza making another couplet. The two final schemes that make up the last stanza that could be either: .f. f. .a. a ... or: .f. .a. .f. .a. |
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Terzanelle in Thunderweather This is the moment when shadows gather under the elms, the cornices and eaves. This is the center of thunderweather. The birds are quiet among these white leaves where wind stutters, starts, then moves steadily under the elms, the cornices and eaves. These are not our voices speaking guardedly about the sky, of the sheets of lightening where wind stutters, starts, then moves steadily Into our lungs, across our lips, tightening our throats. Our eyes are speaking in the dark about the sky, of the sheets of lightening That illuminate moments. In the stark shades we inhabit, there are no words for our throats. Our eyes are speaking in the dark Of things we cannot say, cannot ignore, This is the moment when shadows gather shades we inhabit, there are no words for this is the center of thunderweather. Wesley Court |
Terzanelle Challenge Replies
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Maryse AchongI really hope I get this new form right, It's not as easy as it would appear; I won't concede defeat without a fight. The guidelines are precise and very clear, I will just have to read them carefully It's not as easy as it would appear. There are examples there for me to see, May be the end result won't be too bad, I will just have to read them carefully. It's not the first challenge I've ever had, Much like a game I really want to play, Maybe the end result won't be too bad. 'No pain, no gain' that's what the experts say, And truth be told I'm having lots of fun, Much like a game I really want to play. I'm on the last verse now, it's almost done, I really hope I get this new form right, And truth be told I'm having lots of fun I won't concede defeat without a fight. ----- Gimme, Gimme One must learn to be selfish, I've been told Because it is a necessary tool, And that is how most folks are in this world. There are those who would take you for a fool; If you don't learn the rules you lose the game Because it is a necessary tool. Just do what half the world does without shame, Take what you can get 'cause you're Number One. If you don't learn the rules you lose the game. Words like 'trust' and 'sincerity' are gone, "Appreciation' a thing of the past; Take what you can get 'cause you're Number One. Relationships in these days rarely last, It's 'gimme, gimme' syndrome all the way 'Appreciation' a thing of the past. It's 'gimme, gimme' syndrome' all the way, One must learn to be selfish I've been told Egocentricity's the game to play And that is how most folks are in this world. ----- Peace Treaty Make love not war' is what they used to sing, And people loved the idea and complied But making love did not solve anything. The wars raged on and countless numbers died Mind bending drugs by then were the new craze And people loved the idea and complied. Easier to accept things in that haze Small hope that one day soon true peace might reign Mind bending drugs by then were the new craze. Yet still we make the same mistakes again A generation that has lost its way Small hope that one day soon true peace might reign. History repeats itself the experts say, Now broken and drugged out they reproduce A generation that has lost its way. Now broken and drugged out they reproduce, 'Make love not war' is what they used to sing; There must be a new way to call a truce, For making love did not solve anything. ----- Two Sides of the Coin Forces of good and bad live in us all, Whether we accept this is true or not; Our choice, be ignoble or ethical. They take their turns at blowing cold or hot, We're privileged to choose twixt wrong and right. Whether we accept this is true or not. Though we are free to select black or white, Many people prefer a grayish place; We're privileged to choose twixt wrong and right. Our choice to lift our head or hide our face, To take a stand, either 'against' or 'for'; Many people prefer a grayish place. A neutral zone, but how can we ignore What we know is correct; we can't refuse To take a stand either 'against' or 'for'. But notwithstanding whatever our views, Forces of good and bad live in us all; What we know is correct we can't refuse: Our choice be ignoble or ethical. back to list |
Lorainne DafneyA celebration will happen in May Beneath the willow oaks branches that shade A young woman and man will say their vows A perfect setting as if it were made Still seems very much like a dream to me Beneath the willow oaks branches that shade Time has captured so much and so quickly A day I've dreamed of and she has to will Still seem very much like a dream to me Everyone there will be silent until She passes the guests, with her smile and grace A day I've dreamed of and she has to will Begin beneath the stars two lovers face As each one pledges their hopes together She passes the guests, with her smile and grace Two lives today have now joined forever As each one pledges their hopes together A celebration will happen in May A young woman and man will take their vows back to list |
Michael DixonBe free my heavy heart times spent without When trapped in between live life in despair Enfold another and cherish the drought Softly caress tender petals so fair Canst avoid protruding thorns from thy skin When trapped in between live life in despair Our destructive force binds ye from within Open to heavens wrath we do submit Canst avoid protruding thorns from thy skin Only to earth and ye do I commit Concomitantly we search to be free Open to heavens wrath we do submit Together not alive nor dead we be Survival encumbered we must endure Concomitantly we search to be free Time an argument canst stop the allure Be free my heavy heart times spent without Survival encumbered we must endure Enfold another and cherish the drought. ----- Harmony To hear not your song breaks a heart in two And then becomes a distant melody To my soul I turn for inside coarse you The harmony of you does ring in me Though does soften slightly when your not here And then becomes a distant melody Restless nights without you become my fear Bravely facing the world from hardened shell Though does soften slightly when your not here I mope and barely surviving I dwell Exist within to hear angelic song Bravely facing the world from hardened shell As my memory fades and I do long Asking why the pain resides and I hide Exist within to hear angelic song Come back my love I whisper and confide To hear not your song breaks a heart in two Asking why the pain resides and I hide To my soul I turn for inside coarse you ----- Jealousy Your heart does belong to another man Yet you look my way with lust in your eyes Some day to run away will be our plan I watch you alone and plot his demise Whispering words to me you cannot say Yet you look my way with lust in your eyes Stealing a sweet kiss you blow it my way Not knowing how much longer I can wait Whispering words to me you cannot say You could very well be my one soul mate Swallowing my pride while he takes my place Not knowing how much longer I can wait Be patient lover I read on your face I will bide my time and wait here for you Swallowing my pride while he takes my place Our moment with each other will come soon Your heart does belong to another man I will bide my time and wait here for you Some day to run away will be our plan ----- Time in the sand When oceans erode lines drawn in the sand A symbol of dying love that cant be Our time is complete for you I withstand No commitment required you will agree Disjoined individual, separate heart A symbol of dying love that cant be Then love whispered us no longer apart History hidden only to emerge Disjoined individual, separate heart The problem not fighting the sexual urge It loses meaning and becomes empty History hidden only to emerge The fights and arguments they are plenty Erases the love that's no longer there It loses meaning and becomes empty Inside we change for I no longer care When oceans erode lines drawn in the sand Erases the love that's no longer there Our time is complete for you I withstand back to list |
Lori MartinI silently watch the snow fall and fall thankful to have such a warm cozy home, heart weeping for those who've nothing at all. Among us, invisible, our streets they roam, sleep under bridges or in a big box thankful to have such a warm cozy home. Our cars, homes, and hearts are secured with locks, block out those who keep their life in a bag, sleep under bridges or in a big box. Our fellow man needs help as spirits sag; humaneness forgotten, we turn a blind eye, block out those who keep their life in a bag. A few hear their call and for them they fight, for what if they're angels we refuse to see? Humaneness forgotten, we turn a blind eye. Wondering 'bout my own humanity, I silently watch the snow fall and fall. For what if they're angels we refuse to see, hearts weeping for those who've nothing at all? ----- Valley Of Dreams She walked one night in a valley of dreams thin clouds drifting lazily across a full moon In an enchanted land where all is not as it seems Visions encountered induced virginal swoon as forbidden delights tantalized wide eyes thin clouds drifting lazily across a full moon That such wonders existed she never realized Her budding excitement nearly burst open sweet heart as forbidden delights tantalized wide eyes With infinite choices she pondered her start carnal passions beckoning this naïve-est of souls her budding excitement nearly burst open sweet heart Yet impulsiveness is tempered by traditions of old her intuition whispering Truth known only to her carnal passions beckoning this naïve-est of souls Glancing over one shoulder she denied their allure her intuition whispering Truth known only to her She walked one night in a valley of dreams In an enchanted land where all is not as it seems back to list |
Peggy Nelson In Silence by The Shoreline Walk with love alone the seas shoreline Feel the softness below of soft silky sand While feelings rush in peaceful and sublime Call to mind loved ones who've held your hand Feel the summer breeze gently touch your face Feeling the softness below of soft silky sand Reminisce 'bout kisses while gazing in space Listening to the music of soothing waves Feel the summer breeze gently touch your face Smile a smile from loves lost and craved Embrace the thoughts from the moonlights glow Listening to the music of the soothing waves Touching the water as it ebbs and flows Walk in silence along the sandy beach Embrace the thoughts from the moonlights glow Keep in mind love surrounds what you beseech Walk with love alone the seas shoreline Walk in silence along the sandy beach While feelings rush in peaceful and sublime ----- Home Sweet Home Our hearts will be sealed with splendid love, making it our home With profusions of love we'll deliver from hidden spaces within A peaceful joyous place to gather and call it home sweet home To rest alone together a secret place where few have been Someday, perhaps Valentines Day our dreams will all come true with profusions of love we'll deliver from hidden spaces within Distinctive love lays waiting, in my compassionate heart for you When I give you my heart you will find a lasting love forever Someday, perhaps Valentines Day our dreams will all come true No lovers from the past will come between our love to sever I will give to you my flourishing heart come this Valentines Day When I give you my heart you'll find a lasting love forever In my hidden place I'll visualize you coming to my heart to stay Receiving the soothing love waiting for you within my secret heart I will give to you my flourishing heart come this Valentines Day I promise you'll be delighted when you enter this new refreshing start Receiving the soothing love waiting for you within my secret heart Our hearts will be sealed with splendid love, making it our home A peaceful, joyous place to gather; and call it Home Sweet Home ----- Loving Soft Music Laying us down on soft musical sheets Letting notes astound in our melody room Lingering touching our passionate feats Loving moments in pleasures we consume Leaving musical beats to fall into process Letting notes astound in our melody room Lounging around on Sunday afternoon recess Looking an searching within our heart, our soul Leaving musical beats to fall into process Learning love's mystic tones that flow Longing for companionship build on trust Looking an searching within our heart, our soul Leaning into a relationship filled with robust Loving together the power of musical notes Longing for companionship build on trust Loving sincere rhythms we now devote Laying us down on soft musical sheets Loving together the power of musical notes Lingering touching our passionate feats. ----- New Fond Friend I must go up this twisting road till the end I'll stop in bewilderment to explore along this road I know this road will guide me to the hands of a new fond friend Timeless moments have past, roads are filled with erode Time has elapsed to newer roads where I can soar I'll stop in bewilderment to explore along this road New dreams to expand with delight and more Up a winding road to the top of a mountain Time has elapsed to newer roads where I can soar Luscious trees and lakes by the old soda fountain Fresh smelling Eucalyptus trees reaching the sky Up a winding road to the top of a mountain Listening to the birds as they sing a lullaby I love this new road it flows as pleasant as a stream Fresh smelling Eucalyptus trees reaching the sky Breathtaking beauty surrounds in all color schemes I love this new road it flows as pleasant as a stream I must go up this twisting road till the end I know this road will guide me to the hands of a new fond friend . ----- Pier Haven  Sitting at the end of a lonely pier Waves so calm you strain to listen Not a soul in sight, I released blissful tears Reflections of lights seem to glisten Up above stylish soft sparkling stars Waves so calm you strain to listen A distant hum of passing cars A night I felt peaceful and serene Up above, stylish soft sparkling stars The winds lightly blew the air freshly clean It was so spectacular it could not be real A night I felt peaceful and serene Oh! How superior it made me feel It was so majestic you wouldn't believe It was so spectacular it could not be real If I had my way, I'd never leave Sitting at the end of a lonely pier It was so majestic you wouldn't believe Not a soul in sight, I released blissful tears ----- Stupid Cupid Part 1 Where is that Stupid Cupid with his bow and arrow? Valentines day is coming and will be here soon I've looked in the sky and only seen one lonely sparrow I want to be held tight under the silvery moon I know I don't deserve a man as handsome and caring as you Valentines day is coming and will be here soon Yet, when we're together I sure hope that cupid zaps you too If zapped, we could be happy and not lonely anymore I know I don't deserve a man as handsome and caring as you We could as a couple laugh and love and roll on the floor I've seen the cupid zapping every single person around If so, we could be happy and not lonely anymore He came close to me, but the arrow hit the ground I'm hoping he'll come back soon and try again I've seen the cupid zapping every single person around I'd like to be zapped, 'cause I'll going insane I'm hoping he'll come back soon and try again Where is that Stupid Cupid with his bow and arrow? I've looked in the sky and only seen one lonely sparrow Part 2 I'd like to be zapped right now on this Valentines Day I'm hoping he'll come back soon and try again Where is Stupid Cupid I haven't seen him at all today He knows I've waited far to long, to long I'm going insane I've looked in the sky and only seen a lonely sparrow I'm hoping he'll come back soon and try again Where is that Damn Stupid Cupid with his bow and arrow? I'm so lonely you stupid cupid, I really need to be shot I've looked in the sky and only seen a lonely sparrow I'm thinking this stupid cupid with the arrow ain't so hot! Maybe, just maybe there's another cupid on his way I'm so lonely you stupid cupid, I really need to be shot All I can do now is get on my knee's and pray I am wishing the next cupid will zap my lonely hearts Maybe, just maybe there's another cupid on his way 'cause Cupid I've fallen in love with your work of art I'd like to be zapped right now on this Valentines Day I am wishing the next cupid will zap my lonely heart Where is that Stupid Cupid I haven't seen him at all today ----- War  The sun and moon are still around While we're firing at the enemy Guns blasting making awful sounds Tried to see what's in front of me Stumbling over bodies all 'round us While we're firing at the enemy Running quickly, we've got to rush Praying God listens to our please Stumbling over bodies all 'round us Blood stained friends in ditches by trees Some men may die a awful death Praying God listens to our please We stand and fight till our last breath Our spirits remain, courageous and bold Some men may die a awful death Fighting for peace and till justice unfolds Our spirits remain courageous and bold The sun and moon are still around Guns blasting making awful sounds back to list |
Ryter RoethicleAs cold rain pushes its way to my skin Hiding eyes beneath blackened skies Scratching my head, where do I begin? Billboards and flashing signs telling lies All lost in jungles of concrete and steel Hiding eyes beneath blackened skies. Savage people pass, too numb to feel Cracks in the pavement patterned like love All lost in jungles of concrete and steel. Trees of red, yellow, green lights above The fruit of perfect disharmony reigns Cracks in the pavement patterned like love. I question what sense this place contains. Keep walking, this is nowhere to exist, The fruit of perfect disharmony reigns The weather merely emphasises this cyst, As cold rain pushes its way to my skin Keep walking, this is nowhere to exist, Scratching my head, where do I begin? ----- Autumn Love Come take my hand my autumn angel No longer in spring or summer bright Lush green colours are no longer visible The days share equal time with night Our legacy the colours of red and gold No longer in spring or summer bright The harvest gathered, the crop are sold Winds from cooler seas now chill the air Our legacy the colours of red and gold Evenings sat by a fire in a comfy chair This time is ours in our own private nest Winds from cooler seas now chill the air What we have earned, time alone is best Our future life stretching out forever This time is ours in our own private nest Let's walk this path and stay together Our future life stretching out forever. Come take my hand my autumn angel Lush green colours are no longer visible ----- Believe in Dragons Believe in dragons, so they may live again. The time is ripe now that we may live a fantasy Cannot fantasy and life be both the same? Cannot we believe and see what we want to see For dragons lore was part of what used to be. The time is ripe now that we may live a fantasy See amid our deepest dreams the bluest sea. Lording over the land, the golden gentle beast For dragons lore was part of what used to be. Knightly lore was blackest deed and evil feast Magic helped the reigned lord to gain his power . Lording over the land, the golden gentle beast Blackest deed and wicked trick did overthrow Causing this wondrous beast to hide till now Magic helped the reigned lord to gain his power. Believe in them. Believe so they may grow Causing this wondrous beast to hide till now Believe in dragons, so they may live again. Cannot fantasy and life be both the same? ----- Breezy Blether The westerly wind is gently kissing me cool As it blows away the heat of a late summer morn I know it will change as the north adds fuel. But peace for now and nature shows no scorn I can still hear the birds enjoying the breeze As it blows away the heat of a late summer morn And I know it is her way to oft times tease I realise that too soon she will change her mind I can still hear the birds enjoying the breeze The war ceases between her and mankind When sometimes she allows us to feel free I realise that too soon she will change her mind Just for the moment myself and nature agree Peace and tranquillity shall reign for a while When sometimes she allows us to feel free In my mind I see her giving me a smile The westerly wind is gently kissing me cool Peace and tranquillity shall reign for a while I know it will change as the north adds fuel. ----- City of Angels I tried to listen to the earth today All I heard was a screaming jet. All is madness, no sanity in anyway. The people here how easy they forget Have they ever cared or know? All I heard was a screaming jet. The boom of the earth, the ebb and flow The Earth breathes and lives and cares. Have they ever cared or know? Breathe, live in this filth them that dares Rain cannot wash away the filth of kind The Earth breathes and lives and cares. Too many are deaf and are set of mind Culpably ignorant of what is proven truth Rain cannot wash away the filth of kind I tried to listen to the earth today All is madness, no sanity in anyway. This city is like an uncouth, youth Culpably ignorant of what is proven truth. ----- It started with a kiss It started with a kiss, two pairs of lips It was so soft, so gentle in the meeting Hands reaching out touching fingertips First, like a butterfly a touch so fleeting Two lonely people looking for each other It was so soft, so gentle in the meeting Like Pandora removing her box cover Getting bolder as they become aware Two lonely people looking for each other Eyes closed willing the other to dare Bodies melding as one, harmonising Getting bolder as they become aware Perfect at last no more fantasising Two lovers now they are complete Bodies melding as one, harmonising Aphrodite has swept them off their feet It started with a kiss, two pairs of lips Two lovers now they are complete Hands reaching out touching fingertips ----- Mirror What do you see when your looking in there? Do you believe the image that it portrays? The ultimate truth that is there, laid out bare. Look and listen carefully to what it says Each line there can you ignore what you see? Do you believe the image that it portrays? Did you gain them from happiness or misery? Flaunt them, are they not lines well paid for? Each line there can you ignore what you see? Experience is gained by opening fates door Each line earned, brought by pleasure or pain. Flaunt them, are they not lines well paid for? Knowing all, would you go through it all again? Stand back, can you say that you have lived? Each line earned, brought by pleasure or pain. On life's adventures how have you thrived? What do you see when your looking in there? Stand back, can you say that you have lived? The ultimate truth that is there, laid out bare. ----- Our Hands One gentle touch tells you I care These hands have never had a manicure They were never soft like yours are With these hands you can feel secure. Are they also the key to win thee These hands have never had a manicure How much of thee I love to see Of a love I so wish will endure Are they also the key to win thee What of thy hands so soft and tender That touch to me an important part Of a love I so wish will endure Your hand is small, a work of art Your touch tells me everything That touch to me an important part Hands convey our soul's feelings One gentle touch tells you I care Your touch tells me everything They were never soft like yours are ----- Question And how must we greet the morn I came to you because of dreams Will my dreams now fit the dawn? Are you part of my fates schemes? Or just that our lives have crossed? I came to you because of dreams Two boats met on life's ocean tossed Join together and share our load Or just that our lives have crossed? You now walk with me on my road Knowing this life is a day in time Join together and share our load Towards Nirvana together we climb Or do we part at dark, and wave goodbye Knowing this life is a day in time Is it really worthwhile this time to try Or do we part at dark, and wave goodbye And how must we greet the morn Will my dreams now fit the dawn? ----- Walk with me Come! Walk with me in the moonlight Let's walk slowly together in this desert There is only you and I this starry night. Listen to the evening's noisy concert As Cicada and others sound their refrain Let's walk slowly together in this desert. We'll talk and look and somehow attain That feeling, bonding, becoming as one As Cicada and others sound their refrain. The moon arises replacing the stoic sun Lovers become aware, first holding hands Then feeling, bonding, becoming as one. Love then takes all who walk on these sands And then we will fulfil our destinies Lovers become aware, first holding hands I beg you, just for once, please, do not tease Come! Walk with me in the moonlight And then we will fulfil our destinies There is only you and I this starry night. back to list |
Leny RooversFriendship and Love are deep and true feelings Both can form bonds that are stronger than death Souls bound together throughout Life's dealings Though Love turned sour might change into wrath Friendship will comfort a heart in distress Both can form bonds that are stronger than death We all search for love, we well might confess To find it is heaven, to lose it sheer hell Friendship will comfort a heart in distress Through all those shared lifetimes lovers can tell We did long to be one, in heart and soul To find love is heaven, to lose it sheer hell Love is like a fire, making us whole To know such feelings will bring a warm glow We did long to be one, in heart and soul To the greatness of Life I humbly bow Friendship and Love are deep and true feelings To know such feelings will bring a warm glow Souls bound together throughout Life's dealings. ----- Love's gentle fingers When first love's gentle fingers touch the heart It's like a soothing breeze to end all pain Yet later might be felt its smarting dart At the start love is like a healing rain That restores vigour to a dried out soil It's like a soothing breeze to end all pain Then times might come when passions go to boil Fulfilment of those longings long since there That restores vigour to a dried out soil Joyous times of sharing filled with care Will come for lovers when they take this chance Fulfilment of those longings long since there Communicating with a single glance An understanding deep and without words Will come for lovers when they take this chance Close to this true love is the love that hurts Which will bring change to a once loving heart An understanding deep and without words Yet later might be felt its smarting dart. ----- Preparations II I did not want to be a host this day The mood for birthday parties was not there My son had other thoughts as he did say To be with people who did laugh and care Would help me to get out of this blue feel The mood for birthday parties was not there He called my friends, did ask them for a meal Went shopping with me to get all the food Would help me to get out of this blue feel The shopping done I felt a change of mood We had some tea and he began to cook Went shopping with me to get all the food A tasty pie was made without a book The house smelled good, it felt like home again We had some tea and he went on to cook At last I felt the blue mood leave me then I did not want to be a host this day The house smelled good, it felt like home again My son had other thoughts as he did say. ----- The Dragon and the Ring In days gone by when knights were still the thing A dragon lived and she was red and cute Her task on earth was to defend a ring Many a song was sung in her tribute About her courage as a guardian bold A dragon lived and she was red and cute At night, close to the fire, tales were told Thus dreams were born in minds of boys still small About her courage as a guardian bold They dreamed of meeting with the dragon tall Of winning from her care this special ring Thus dreams were born in minds of boys still small On festive nights the minstrels came to sing Still years passed by and the red dragon wept Of winning from her care this special ring The dragon, she grew tired to be kept In days gone by when knights were still the thing Still years passed by and the red dragon wept She wanted to be rid of this old ring! ----- The Heron's Visit A friend with whom I share a bond The Heron came along a day ago The ice was melting in my garden pond He must have seen its water again flow It had been quite a while since we last met The Heron came along a day ago It was my birthday and the date was set To give a dinner party for some friends It had been quite a while since we last met The Heron, he stopped by to make amends For all the times he tried to steal my fish On this my dinner party for some friends When all of us had gathered round the dish He paid a visit we could see him well For all the times he tried to steal my fish The cats on seeing him meowed with a yell That friend with whom I share a bond He paid a visit we could see him well The ice was melting in my garden pond. ----- The Mighty Dragons Once, long ago, when magic was still here The dragons lived upon the earth as well Their realm was great, the air their common sphere It was a time of wonder and of spell When Man did still believe in wondrous things The dragons lived upon the earth as well The mighty dragons flew on coloured wings The air touched brightly by their golden fire When Man did still believe in wondrous things Now most of Man believes in, he can hire The world has lost the magic dragon's touch The air touched brightly by their golden fire One man alone cannot do very much Yet faith of many might restore the lore The world has lost the magic dragon's touch So let us dream of dragons like before Once, long ago, when magic was still here Yet faith of many might restore the lore Their realm was great, air their common sphere ----- The Two Faces of Love When Love has touched you deep inside your heart It is a cause for joy and comfort too That Life is willing to give you that part Besides the joy Love might bring pain to you Send tears and worries to a heart no doubt It is a cause for joy and comfort too To really know what Love is all about You should at least know of its double deeds Send tears and worries to a heart no doubt So please beware of all the things one meets When you're in love and think the world is pink You should at least know of its double deeds It might be good to wink at Love I think A little tongue in cheek you should not miss When you're in love and think the world is pink There is a lesson you might learn from this When Love has touched you deep inside your heart Be happy both with pain and with the bliss That Life is willing to give you that part back to list |
Dinah SerritelliSheltered and surrounded by a solitary stillness Clarity of thought is a wondrous stroke of luck Serenity of a peaceful mind leaves me breathless The beauty of what we have leaves me dumbstruck Atheist, Agnostic or Believer we all are seekers Clarity of thought is a wondrous stroke of luck It is way to easy to be miserable weepers, We don't want to be hurt, to hate, to pain Atheist, Agnostic or Believer we all are seekers From negativity there is no positive gain We have choices to make our lives seem better We don't want to be hurt, to hate, to pain Baggage around our necks we do seem to fetter It can't be, won't be that way any more for me We have choices to make our lives be a lot better I have discarded that which made me crazy Sheltered and surrounded by a solitary stillness It can't be, won't be that way any more for me Serenity of a peaceful mind leaves me breathless. back to list |
Drew UootemGazing into the pitch black star studded sky, where life becomes so peaceful and sublime, I find myself amongst them and wonder why. I loose myself from known places and time there on that distant star flickering bright where life becomes so peaceful and sublime. And for a moment I am lost in the gentle light as thinking and rhyming seem to overtake me there on that distant star flickering bright. Thoughts have the power to create what reality will be for beauty often comes from within the creating soul as thinking and rhyming seem to overtake me. To write something worthwhile my ultimate goal with a imposing and divine poetic style so formal for beauty often comes from within the creating soul. The words that flow capture the imagination of my pen Gazing into the pitch black star studded sky, with an imposing and divine inspiration deep within I find myself amongst them and wonder why... back to list |
Newell Elsworth UsherA Terza Rima and French Villanelle Combine them to make a sweet Terzanelle Although they say writing one is pure hell And when I heard that this was so tough, well What could I do but go and write one, too Combine them to make a sweet Terzanelle And here it is, a Terzanelle for you Hey, it's just a little start as I yearn What could I do but go and write one, too As I write poetry I try to learn Whatever form I find so playfully Hey, it's just a little start as I yearn And sometimes I will just write recklessly A hurried way to just have lots of fun Whatever form I find so playfully And so I dance a gait and swing and run A Terza Rima and French Villanelle A hurried way to just have lots of fun Though they say writing one is pure hell. back to list |
Nicola WynterDreamlands of snow glistening white, Pearls only envy that beauty Which is not their own to delight. Where white capped seas lap languidly On diamond ice crusted shores, Pearls only envy that beauty. There is only one way to share The door to the heart of a lass On diamond ice crusted shores. Like a mirror made of lead glass, It takes much of time to enshrine The door to the heart of a lass. Mountains so fair that they do shine Encased in arctic grandeurs, It takes much of time to enshrine. All fair hearts can never be sure Encased in arctic grandeurs, Dreamlands of snow glistening white Which is not their own to delight. back to list |
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