Section: «Poems»

Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings: artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.); a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").

Crack Baby

Pregnant again she confides in a friend.No where to go, no one will take her in.Walking the streets in the dark of night.Hiding in alleys, trying to..

© Melvina Germain

Covered

I looked to the Northwhat did I seethree beautiful Angelslooking back at me.Their eyes were like crystals,with wings of a dove.Blessed I'amto be..

© Melvina Germain

Cosmic Blessing

Ascend thy peace and swell of calm,thou seest azure blue, a celestial hue.With pale silver streaks surreal,Suspended I rest in a celestial field.The..

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Conscience Revelation

Conscience RevelationOne may slaughter the scripture and manipulate word and phrase.But the truth hibernates in the fire, and the flame burns deep..

© Melvina Germain

Conscience

An inner voice, whispers of the Lord.A reminder of right and wrong.Delivering an inner warning of theconsequence. Offering up a choice,with sound..

© Melvina Germain

Congratulations

Happy tears, smiles and jubilationthat's how I'm feeling todayno one can touch this essenceno one can take it awayI'm holding my hands against my..

© Melvina Germain

Come Play With Me

I’m skipping beneath the sun,Double dutch is so much fun.Laughing and screaming out loud,Oh it’s like bouncing on a cloud.Today is the best day, I’ve..

© Melvina Germain

Cocoo & Okra Plus (A Food Poem) Dedicated To Vaclav

My friend from the West Indies invited meover for a hot dinner. O I was happy, it's coldstill ya know out here in Calgary, Alberta. Weget more than..

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Cocoo & Okra

Cocoo & Cocoo & OkraMy friend from the West Indies invited meover for a hot dinner. O I was happy, it's coldstill ya know out here in..

© Melvina Germain

City In Pain

Sadness reigns in senseless crime as we openour eyes and wonder why so many cross the line.My tears flow like rain, realizing my brothers andsisters..

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Christmas Eve

Tis Christmas Eve with all the splendor ofChristmas lights gleaming through crystalGlasses placed strategically among clustersOf soft white cotton..

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Chilled

Chilled (This happens sometimes when I can't sleep)Chills coming from ghostly images, whilstShadows dance vividly against a cold marble wall.Floors..

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Children Of The World (Speech)

If we loved all the children of the world, realizing how important they are in our society, how important they are to our future. What a difference..

© Melvina Germain

Celtic Love

Celtic LoveAnd soon here thy thunder sing,a heart print ne’re you feel or sow.Thine daggers pierce beneath thy flesh,shall bear the war note of..

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Caught In The Act

You took me by surprise, when you picked me up.Massaging my neck with such gentle strokes.You moved your hands so softly,Slowly caressing my cool..

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Catfish

Pin a label on his shirt, bold and broad.Prince, King, how about new day fraud.Patent leather shoes, three piece suit,pearly whites, stepping out..

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Carma Will Find You

An old broken down blues singer from thestreets of New York city. Presents a rathergauche demeanor lacking the commontouch. He lives his life in a..

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Cardinal Haiku

The red cardinalgraced a branch of my old treewill luck come to meWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.13/2015

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Call On Peace

Today I call on colors galore,take a look at what is outside your door.Blue of sky, a delight so free,cobalt blue waves in our glorious sea.Blades of..

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Burn The Threads Of Hate

Envy expose the brutal taste of sin anddetest the bright and cherry life of thoseyou choose to offend. The wrath of fearrises high behind old tongues..

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Burdened

When you are bogged down with labels and taught to live beneath that blanket,it is difficult to move forward and learn to love and understand who you..

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Bubbleistic Future

Cast away living in a bubble,Ir orbit around an endangered earth.Lost among the sky hawks of futuristic power..I’m sworn to take an oath.To move..

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Bring Me The Night

Go yonder dear friend and see the snowupon hills, mountains and overgrown trees.Let steel birds in God's sky take flight andsuch wonders decend upon..

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Bring Back Our Girls

Thunder cracked their silence of sleep.Wretched men, horrid thieves emerged.Kidnapping our most precious jewels,Many boisterous slaves of Satan..

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Boxer Beware

Boxer BewareDare hit a womanDon’t you dare go to sleep nowThe coat hanger waits

© Melvina Germain