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").
Alone
A lamp post, dark, dismal, barren street,waiting in anticipation for the dealers wheels.Tattered clothes, stiletto heels on weary feet.A face torn..
© Melvina Germain
All Used Up
Cowering, falling ¦ beat to the ground.Deranged thoughts take me down.Like a thunderbolt piercing my heart so weak,I walk alone on Calgary's..
© Melvina Germain
Afternoon Wish For All Of You
May life be a Blessingeach and every day,with a tumultuous celebrationevery now and then along the way.Enjoying life is what everypeaceful soul wants..
© Melvina Germain
After The Vigil
In the wake of a massacre our thoughts multiply, darkness fills all voids and sadness reigns. Fear disintegrates the mind while tenderness that once..
© Melvina Germain
Acrostic (2)
Festered thoughts burn the lining of ones beingGurgitating whorls unpleasant and foulHastings sands may come up bareInsidious acts do shine in..
© Melvina Germain
Acrostic (1)
finding oneself on the other side of the world.good flow through misty rain while bad tries to drive one insane.how can one be so blind not to..
© Melvina Germain
Acrosti(3) C
Fornication perhaps ones mind doth bearGone with the wind when age appearsHang up the whip of senseless attemptsInner consciousness is all one has..
© Melvina Germain
Acceptance Rather Than Tolerance
Unsuspecting beings born to the bosom of the universe. From the time we open our eyes, we are dependent on those who are deemed our parents..
© Melvina Germain
A Time Will Come (Impromptu Poem)
There will come a timeI'll know whento say so longto my family and friendsbut today, let me sharequality time with yousmiles and laughtertears in the..
© Melvina Germain
A Spiritual Awakening
Hailstones bounce on the vans rooftop.Harsh, fierce, strong as if hurled by the Lord above.Portraying his anger of those lacking spiritual love.The..
© Melvina Germain
A Special Place
I wish to lay my burdens down,walk away from this old town.To a place so high above,where I’ll find forever love.I want to soar through an eternal..
© Melvina Germain
A Simple Life Formula
Three important things in lifecan save you from-Heartache-pain-strifeTime….. once wasted…is gone foreverWords…. once said….. can’t be taken..
© Melvina Germain
A Secret Love
The sweet sound of the night wind,creates an atmosphere for love to begin.The maple leaves dance to and fro,as soft whispers kiss the evening's..
© Melvina Germain
A Ripe Old Age
As a child my curiosity was a fascination.My teens found the gift of self gratification.In my twenties, I was a blossoming flower.My thirties wrote..
© Melvina Germain
A Quiet Afternoon
Alone, quietly sitting wondering what tomorrow will bring.Oh it is the beginning of spring, the sweet scent of lavendersoon to fill the air, the..
© Melvina Germain
A Poets Rant
My Rant (If you're already in a bad mood, don't read this)Do Humans want peace or do they have that certain element within that says Ihave to go out..
© Melvina Germain
A Poetic Goodnight (2)
People the Blessings of the day has come to an end in our part of the world herein Ontario. As night falls I'm smiling from ear to ear listening to..
© Melvina Germain
A Poetic Goodnight
The bliss of nightfall splays upon the earth as stars like diamonds glitter in thesky. As birds do sleep, some people weep but soon nature takes the..
© Melvina Germain
A Pleasant Memory
Opening my eyes at the break of day.Looking beyond our window, far away.Water draping the frosted glass,brought back memories of our past.Each..
© Melvina Germain
A Place For Love
Love in her voice is vividly straineddue to curious uncertaintylove in her eyes so blindingwhere the fog of confusion lays incessantlylove on her..
© Melvina Germain
A Pedophile- - - - - No One Knew
Old C- - - - G- - , that dirty old man of Curry’s Lane,had all the folks fooled, thought he was sweet and very tame.How could they know, he was..
© Melvina Germain
A Nightmarish Event.....(My Experience At A Cold Hospital Location)
11: 26pm, I arrived home moments ago...the ending of very strange andeventful day. I was asked to write a poem for a very sweet lady, someone I..
© Melvina Germain
A Night Of Love
You set a table for two,Oh babe, just for me and you.Poured a glass of red wine,handsomely dressed, you look so fine.You looked at me and I at you,we..
© Melvina Germain
A Night In The Hood (1) (Original)
Another night without sleep, thoughts racing through my mind,forehead steeped in glistening drops of perspiration. Peeringthrough my window in the..
© Melvina Germain