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").

45th & Maine

45th & MaineHe sat on the stoop behind 45th and Maine,skitcing a little bit while doing cocaine.There ain’t much happening in this life of..

© Melvina Germain

· Standing Our Ground

Along the street we stand glaring at policemen,walking with armored shields.In protest we are connected in peace.Women lining the sidewalks in..

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. Questions (Christmas Impromptu Poem)

Is Christmas just one day,can we keep it all through the year?Will my good thoughts go away,after all the Christmas cheer?Written by: Melvina Germain

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************ Tears

Tears of happiness, stream down my face.Cloudy eyes, longing to find that special place.I want to spend my days and nights with only you.Come back..

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(998) Live-Love-Laugh (3 Acrostics)

Live (Acrostic)Love this world and appreciate all the gifts of the Lord.Interest yourself with HIs children at home and in far away places.Violence..

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(997) A Pimp

A man with the capability of being a great leader,a preacher, motivator even a teacher.Instead he forgets about all of his worth,and becomes the scum..

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(994) Crack

Crack, a new drug hit the streets.To some, it is an awesome treat.The fee is not very high to pay.Unfortunately, your life, crackwill claim one..

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(991) A Drugged Up Prostitute

On the wild side, she lives,no love in her heart to give.She walks the streets of Calgary.Eyes protrude with deep dark circles,cheeks red, with the..

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(990) Man On Stage

Impressed by our speakers candid words.His intellectual, motivational skills were amazing.He captivated his audience in a most eloquent manner.The..

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(987) What Is Right

What Is RightI have the right to liveThe right to loveThe right to laughI don’t have the right to chastiseNor the right to blameOr the right to pass..

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(986) Devistation

An uprising evolved in a far away placewith people of a totally different race.We don’t understand their plight,they have a very different..

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(985) What Money Can’t Buy

You look good and you know it tooWhy no one is as pretty as youYou bought yourself a new car,Fancy clothes, going to the bar.High heel shoes, elegant..

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(984) A Sunday Prayer Of Thanks

Dear Father in Heaven, today I'm not going to ask anything of you.I want to praise you Lord and give thanks for all that you do.As of late Father..

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(981) Invitation To Despair

Periwinkle blues, vibrant violets blend together creating an atmosphereonly beholding to the most beautiful creatures ever seen on the..

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(979) Pathological Liar

Someone who hasa holein their soul.Seeking attentionthrough lies told.A person witha characterso weak,they believe everywordthey speak.Written: June..

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(978) He Called Me Old

Ahh he called me old, that young man of forty-eight.I laughed and then the memories flowed.I remember the dances, how I shined on the old dance..

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(976) My Sister Lives On

The ocean breeze with it's special aroma permeated the air.I felt lonely, empty, my sister's ashes now flow there.In my mind's eye, I saw her face..

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(975) A Small Tribute To A Good Friend (David Harris)

A poem a day David said is his goal,his writing comes from the heart and soul.I admire this precious blessed man.I know God holds him by the..

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(971) Animal Rights

We’re marching for animal rights.We have the right to fight.Remember to hold you banners highAs if they were going to touch the sky.Walk with the..

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(970) Welfare Bums

Don’t put us down, until you understand, wherewe are coming from without a helping hand.We’re all alone, my husband walked away.He left us to fend..

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(959) Be Kind

Disagreements will come,disagreements will gobeing rightseems important soif I may,I would liketo shed a little light,being kindmore important..

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(957) Darkness……light-Absence Of-

You look upon my face and realize.You can not study me, for I’am darkness.You can not study the forces that drive me.You can not see me in the..

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(955) Poverty (Acrostic)

Pining for a much better quality of life,Opened to great suffering and pain.Violence and hate, society's distain.Every step seems a step in the wrong..

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(954) Honor Of The Squaws In May

The camp was filled with beautiful ladies,dancing barefoot on the land.The innocence of the natives flourished,offering strangers a helping hand.The..

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(951) A Big Mistake

The morning sun trickles through the shade.Our love takes on a new charade.The pillow beside me is empty still,another day of lies at will.What must..

© Melvina Germain