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").

As They Say, You Had To Be There!

I saw an angel on my roof... and asked him in for tea...It was a ploy to get some proof... some certainty for me...The angel flew down to my side.....

© Denis Martindale

As Safe As Houses...

I look out the front window now and thenand am thankful I needn't go out as much,so I can be free of being soaked to the skin,or watching my umbrella..

© Denis Martindale

As Resplendent As A Renoir!

I wish I could own a Renoir, a master of the arts.You see, to me, he was a star! He's captured many hearts!He had a sense of fun, that's true! He..

© Denis Martindale

As Light As A Feather!

My heart's as light as a feather,Each time I kiss your face,Like each time you say I'm cleverOr handy round the place...My heart's content when..

© Denis Martindale

As Frightening As Lightning!

The first time I ever heard lightning was when asleep in bedAnd the sound of it was frightening, so I stayed still instead…Beneath the blankets..

© Denis Martindale

As Free As A Fox?

The fox, of course, was born with teeth that one day would be used!Designed to hunt and cause some grief and so it's been accused!Who owns the land..

© Denis Martindale

As Fantastic As Photosynthesis!

When God made creatures in their turn and for each kind of thing,He had the wisdom to discern that Man should be the king...Yet wisdom meant there..

© Denis Martindale

As Faithful As Forever

Yes, as faithful as forever, that's how she was to me!She was noble, she was clever and welcomed chivalry!She championed every worthy cause and..

© Denis Martindale

As Cold As Canada!

As one who's hardly been abroad,So few rights to complain,Can't think of any warm rewardOf getting cold again...Left to decide, I'm staying..

© Denis Martindale

Artwork That Inspires Poetry

My Stephen Gayford wildlife artwork poemsare sometimes started like this,with over 400 uploaded, to share each storyline,from incredibly-detailed..

© Denis Martindale

Artistic Licence

Do artists paint their diplomas,Perchance to forge ahead?Do they simply act as roamersWherever Fate has led?And then to sit and sketch a scene,As..

© Denis Martindale

Artist On The Go!

The artist travelled back and forthAs if upon a quest,He went down South, he went up NorthAnd sometimes East and West...His trusty passport..

© Denis Martindale

Art, The Passion Of The Ages...

A beautiful woman is a work of artand that's how babies learn what beauty can look like.A beautiful baby is a work of artand that's how parents learn..

© Denis Martindale

Art At Its Heart

Art represents the human condition,our place in the Universe and Cosmic Plan.At its best, art enriches and enhances our lives,our hopes and our..

© Denis Martindale

Arrow!

He sought the justice meant to be,His city to redeem,As he played the vigilante,His nightmare yet his dream...At first, alone, a tortured soul,With..

© Denis Martindale

Arrow

Let prayer be like an arrow sent... a message Heaven-bound...In which each precious thought is meant... in ways that would astound...Such that God's..

© Denis Martindale

Arrogance

The lion king posed quietlyWithout a single roar,As if the whole wide world to see,So they could shout encore!With arrogance and more to spare,The..

© Denis Martindale

Armageddon Corner!

Behold, they gathered to discuss God's Scriptures now and then,With Saint Mark praising Lord Jesus, saying, Amen and Amen...And with their wondrous..

© Denis Martindale

Aristocrat

Behold the lion, the noble cat,Defiant all day long.The perfect, great aristocrat,Majestic and so strong.Profound provider for the pride,Tenacious..

© Denis Martindale

Are You Making Progress, Pilgrim?

In the city of destruction... a graceless man was he...Yet he made this sad deduction... of coming tragedy...He warned the ones most close to him.....

© Denis Martindale

Are You Loaded With Revelation?

I'm loaded with revelation, more than my fellow man,And much more than all creation, aware God has a plan.I'm partaking of God's mercies, both now..

© Denis Martindale

Are You Fishing For Compliments! ?

You ask in such a simple way,Attractive, yes or no?As if the very light of dayDid not reveal it so...As if the ones who pass you byDid not make up..

© Denis Martindale

Are You A Mary Or A Martha?

When Jesus comes and says, Hello, can you spare Him some time,As if this was your chance to grow, that could become sublime?Or do your quickly carry..

© Denis Martindale

Are We Too Late To Save The World?

Are we too late to save the world,Composed of lands and seas?Or is this fate not overturnedSuch that we get no peace?With Mankind killing every..

© Denis Martindale

Arctic Wanderer

The arctic wastelands numb the bonesAnd wolves aren't yet immune,Upon the winds you'll hear their groansAnd moans that won't end soon...For arctic..

© Denis Martindale