A place to write and store short poems. |
These are short poems, many written for {item:"EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " or other challenges. Don't let the size deter you, although short and to the point, many of these poems have much larger messages. |
Another day of gloomy gray with freezing drizzle on the way it's overcast with no sunshine ice and snow enshroud the pine two more months I have to wait for spring to show up at the gate Until late March I'll brave the cold that makes my joints feel stiff and old A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Yes, I do like to wear a hat I’ll even wear one with a cat I’ll wear one when I go outside I’ll wear one when my food is fried I’ll wear one when I climb a tower I’ll wear one when I take a shower I’ll wear a hat, my dear friend Sam But I will not eat green eggs and ham A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
She reached her hand into her pocket Took out something, a golden locket For you, My Love, I give this gift For when you’re sad, your heart to lift I clicked the latch, the lid unlocked I looked inside, was slightly shocked There was a tiny picture of my Love Her nudity covered by a turtle dove A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Which key will unlock the door? There’s only one, there aint no more. Just slide it in and then give it a twist, Grasp the key firmly and turn your wrist. The tumblers click, the door swings wide, I step over the threshold, I’m safely inside. I quickly turn the knob to relock the door There are too many people, I’ll go out no more! A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
When you write a story You may share memories You may share imagination While seldom showing us yourself When you write a poem You may share memories You may share imagination While displaying your soul on a shelf A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
We're leaves in a river It’s constantly flowing Floating with current Wherever it’s going Ahead is uncharted Memories of past Living each day Praying they last. A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |