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").

Universal Bounty

Treasures of the universe perform an ancient dance,through raging storms, downpouring rain,the beauty of cosmic explosions.Phenomenal elegance of..

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Two Old Friends

Two Old FriendsTyrone was a honey-toned Negro childWith a ton of curly golden locksHis Mom and Dad were the mixed coupleDown the streetOh about three..

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Two Blind Men

Two Blind men were very good friends for many years. One was a Black man andone was a white man. They truly loved each other and met everyday. These..

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True Love

Your words illuminate my soul as they penetratedeeper and deeper.Your love flows like the waves of the sea,and your eyes only see me.Sweetheart, you..

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Treat Me Like A Fool No More

I thought you were the answer to my dreams,but you kept conjuring up ridiculous schemes.You erased my love as if it was charcoal dust,leaving me at..

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Travel To Gaillee

MoLise gazed through Nubian night, where streaks of light beamed spiritualdancing orbs. Her feelings nuzzled tight within, and her face etched with..

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Toxic

Forced…driven into fearful huts, our men were never born.Drones protected by raped mistresses who existed filledWith the horror of scorn. Under lined..

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Tongues Of Love

Aww look! She takes the day,Refreshing blossoms of flowers rest.She whispers in the wind,By day, by night.Feathers…delicate flutters blueand tongues..

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Together We Rise

People of hate fit a rancid minorityyet their ugly faces all do boldly see.The majority often sits quietly bemusedpitying the horror placed on those..

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Today Some Will Die

Today some will die and leave this earthly plain and perhaps sadness within oursouls will most certainly reign. Remember to smile for them, have a..

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To Whom It May Concern

Once you reach the peak of the mountain where narcissism abides, it's almostimpossible to go back. After all you've stepped up the ladder all the..

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To Thee I Wed

Althia, wilt thou close the door Althia, it’s bloody cold in these cramped quarters.Stop pouting my dear, your Joshua will show up as soon as he runs..

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To My Sisters

It is 4: 07am, well I was hoping to sleep a wee bit longer but it is what it is. Iwoke with a beautiful young lady on my mind. I met this beauty..

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To Have You Here With Me

We have never touchedor shared a quiet evewe never danced across the flooror cuddled beneath an old oak treeI feel you in the words you shareand see..

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To Blossom

Squeeze gently that cherry blossom fineso tender the silken touch devinewhere parting releases the sweetest of the juiceamazed by the innocence of..

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Tis Words Of The Wizardess Or Words Of The Wise

A world of honey painted (field after field)No use to complainNo choice shall you yield(Numbers) become abundant winnersGambling… tossed..

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Tis Love

Tis LoveHe glows the presence of a Kingin sunny climes and sparkling skies.From above the cymbals quietly ringand joy comes to passers by.Beauty..

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Tiny Daggers

I fear the dagger you pierce within my heart.Let my blood come forth by a blade of steel.Keep your words, please let them not impart,for the pain..

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Tidbits Or Snapshots (The Fisherman... The Dreamer... Submerged)

Tidbits or SnapshotsThe FishermanWhile the river flows gently, he stands silent.Boots up to his hips, face darkened by the sun,with hands wrinkled..

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Tidbits Or Snapshots

The FishermanWhile the river flows gently, he stands silent.Boots up to his hips, face darkened by the sun,with hands wrinkled like that of a..

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Through Love, We Enjoy Peace

Uplift yourselves, open your eyes,see that peace is right there underGod's vast azure sky.Waiting people... Waiting...for us to tap into its..

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Thomas... Last Breath (B)

Sucking in air for the last timewith fear, Thomas crossed the line.Where will his spirit rise,we pray to the great devine.Written by: Melvina..

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This Morning (2)

This morning I rose and gazed through my window to the darkest sky. Noquestions came forth, no reason to ask why. There in that moment I knew I..

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This Morning

The morning sun is peaking through voluptuous clouds slightly covering a blanketof blue. And so I say to myself, let this morning bring beautiful..

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This May Not Be Poetry

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening folks, just stop for a moment andtake a deep breath, in long and out slowly, smile and tell yourself this..

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