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").

Let It Be Today...Tomorrow May Never Come

He called yesterday morning,come have a drink with me.Meet me at the Border Crossingdown the street.I agreed to go,so many reasons you see.He was an..

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Let Go

Another day has passed,yet you all still pine for me.Please let go, my love, my friends, my family.My soul you must set free.Think of the love I have..

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Last Breath

Last BreathCold winds stir about thy head,skies free birds glide triumphantly.Still I lay upon thy bed,birthed in peace abundantly.Whispers faintly..

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Know Your Truth

One may toss and turn the scripture and manipulate word and phraseyou see. But the truth is in the fire, and the flame burns deep inphilosophy...

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King Of The Sea

A lonely log of the sea,swift, powerful yet a gentle fish.The great white shark travels alone,swimming through the ocean,with elegance and grace.A..

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Kill The Bull

No I share not in your democracyAn unwelcom'd game of sheer hypocrisyA liar stoned is a liar deadA liar spared leaves much to dreadSo I tread the..

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Kids Of Curry's Lane

Granma was baking pone in the kitchen, I could smell the cinnamon whichpermeated the air. Umm couldn't wait to have a slice, I finished dressing..

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Karma 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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Just For Me

A man of voice and song,a serenade just for me.As a songbird, you came along,and touched me abundantly.Written by: Melvina GermainDate: Feb.18/2013

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Just Dreams

O I would have kissed himheld him tight through the nightbut dreams are just that...dreamsmy eyes will always hold him closeawww what a..

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Jesus Lives

They crucified him, this man,our Lord, and laid Him on thecross. Brutalized Him with nailsand placed thorns upon His head.We mourn the day, sweet..

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Jehovah

Lord today I want to offer my humble apology. I don’t knowwhy Lord but I never call you by your name. I call you God,Father, King, Master. You are..

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Itzy Bitzy Love Poem

Come on by and sing me a songWe can cuddle up all night longAnd if the birds outside are singingPerhaps the bells next door are ringingKiss me..

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It'sad Dog's Life

It's A Dog's LifeBlaze was dog tired as he opened his eyes early Thursday morning, staring at thewall. Took a look at his master, watched him snore..

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It.S Time

I've decided it's timeto say good-byeno more visitsno more askingthe question whyit is what it isas you restbeyond the azure blueI'm gratefulI was..

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It Ain Over Till It's Over

A party animal, burning the midnight oil, you know,moaning and groaning every day, every night. Drinkingtill dawn, hey gimme a little weed and why..

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Isabella

I found her sitting at play,in the middle of the day.She had two short braids tighty woven,bright yellow ribbons, personally chosen.her cheeks tinted..

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Is This A Limerick

There once was an apple called Samwe used it to make some sweet jamStella boiled it over on the burnerwhile Granma listened to Tina Turnereveryone..

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Is It Poetry

Is it poetry or are they simply wordsI like to pen upon the page.Is my heart exploding with love,or is it an abundance of pent up rage.No matter what..

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Insults

Microaggressionswill send daggers to the heartclawing at ones soulWritten by: Melvina GermainDate: Nov.1/2015

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Inoculated To The Bone

When we conjugate in the tremorsof despair. Succumbing to thedemons who encapsulate oursouls. We have become theepitome of paranoia, the wretchedscum..

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Inner Turmoil

Forgive thee for thy lack of lovequestioning the divinity of such power above.With verse do I blaspheme such spiritualityprevalent within thy..

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Inner Look

Mirrors of the seareflect the truth about meI can't stand the painWritten by: Melvina Germain

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Inner Light

Delving into one's inner soul,studying what makes one whole.Forgetting oneself yet becomeing aware,learning knowledge of which one may share.Knowing..

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Inner Healing

I live in this body,I know how it feels.The pain trapped inside is so very real.Don't give me pain killers,causing my mind confusion.I need a long..

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