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").

Take Hold

Take hold, take hold of dignity and respectvoices heard far beyond foster no regret.Take hold, take hold, wither not thy life away,let the thirst of..

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Sweet Violet

Come to me my darling violet.Lay your head softly upon my chest.Find solace while you take a delightful rest.Listen to the music of my heartbeat.It..

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Sweet Love (Sharing A New Poem For All Of You)

If I could hear your inner thoughts,I'd probably use a violin to play that song.Dreaming dreams of happy tales,inviting Angels to come and sing..

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Sweet Love

If I could hear your inner thoughts,I'd probably use a violin to play that song.Dreaming dreams of happy tales,inviting Angels to come and sing..

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Sweet Little Lamb

Sweet little lamb, to thee you came.Sweet and mild, God’s precious child,born to Mary, placed in a manger of love.Adored by our Father who shines..

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Sweet Lily

I shall woo thee sweet, sweet delicate Lilycome touch me softly, my maroon lipped fair.How can I ever leave thee my sweet, sweet Lilyafter gazing in..

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Sweet

Let’s take a strollon the boardwalk,look at the ocean,vast and calm.Say sweet words,sing sweet song.Holding hands,all night long.Written: June..

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Suzie Q (Our Picture Is Posted Below) I Miss This Beautiful Lady.....

There you are in my arms,my sweet and precious friend.How I wish I could feel your warmthjust one more day again.My poignant thoughts come..

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Success Haiku

Determined he wasdefeated he said no wayLincoln succeededWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.13/2015

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Stretched To The Limit

In all my unhappiness rivers do run coldan ancient body tires in a state of old.When trials become the worded tale,an old woman becomes the pale.A..

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Strategic Thinking

When strategic thinking is used for the good, we benefit. When it is used topromote evil, we are in trouble. Thinking around the corner is marvelous..

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Stormy Weather

Severe storm winds crashleaving rubble in it's pathdevistation hits.

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Storm Of Sadness

Sal lost the battleand died deeply bruised,his family stood saddened and bemused.A lifeless body lays flat on stone,tears fall incessantly as voices..

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Stepping Out Within

My throat, be it dry to swallow I cringeuntouched, thy thirst in lonesome fear.Wilt thou bring forth a gluttons binge,and reign like a Queen in..

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Stepping Out

Stepping OutNature, ouuu whimsical, beautiful, fresh and lovely. Yes that soothing place we're told it's true. I'll keep that in mind while I share..

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Stand For Lily

I thank God for this day, to be alive and well, to have eyes in which to see, a voice that can be heard and a working body with all it's parts. I'm..

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Stained Images

Tear stained images,you place on children's heads.wiping their tears,with a sharp knifes edge.Falsely you tell them,of a love that's true and..

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Spiritual Warmth

The warmth, beauty and spell of spirit...You know when a family member orgood friend passes on, I do experience sadness. The only reason I do so..

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Spiritual Haiku

Reach out take my handLet me lead you through the gateA new Angel lives

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Spellbound

What does it take to realize you’ve made a huge mistake.To step aside and stand with pride, to pull out the stake.Covered with a blindness, that only..

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South Country Fair

Truly it is difficult for me to find the words to give true justice to this amazingevent. South Country Fair for me was almost like an out of body..

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Soul Comfort (Dedicated To Connie Mcteer)

An intense morning begins with shards ofemotional blues. It’s difficult to fathom thesting as I sit here pondering, but life has it’sups and downs..

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Sorrowful Life Haiku

Woes of womanhoodstunt the growth of childrenbeasts must pay the priceWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.13/2015

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Sorrow Haiku

A paradise dreamgone with the winds of evildemons long to ruleWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.13/2015

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Sonnet #5

I bequeath thee my love O nightingale,For ye may be worthy of this thy gift.No maiden fair, beyond the pale, wilt sleepNor grant me solace, nor my..

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