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. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: Idioms You can cut to the chase Through thick and thin Go the whole nine yards And you can say that again You can throw the towel Into a kettle of fish But can't tell the difference Between a plate and a dish A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: Write a poem about a happening. You ask me, "What's happening? Did you get your new PC?" "I did, and it's not working; I checked all that it could be." "So, I called the IT helpline. Hey seeking help ain't no sin" The IT guy listened, and then asked, "Did you plug the damn thing in?" A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: Write a sinking poem. The sky is gray and gloomy And a chillness fills the air. My heart is sad and lonely As I sink deeply in despair. I long to see the sunshine And feel a warming breeze, To hear the children laughing Bringing an end to my unease. A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: WRITE A VAULT POEM. All the vaults stand empty Doors open, black inside This night the dead wander while the living shake and hide Returning before the sunrise They no longer will be seen Secure behind their vault doors Until next Halloween This eight-line poem is written as an introduction to a Halloween poem in my port, "All Hallows' Eve" A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: WRITE A POEM ABOUT RUINS, PHYSICAL and/or EMOTIONAL. An old insane asylum stands on the edge of town, Where the mentally ill Were treated and cast down. The building's in ruins And it's haunted they say. The insane they tortured Still scream there today! A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " ; TOPIC: Meant * Except I meant to spend some time today. But time has a habit of slipping away. I’ll do it tomorrow if it works out that way. Maybe next week when I have a free day. My procrastination is never fun. It stops me from finishing what I’ve begun. I tend to say to myself, “I’ll get back to this one.” Except, I already know it will never get done. A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Topic: WRITE A FLICKER POEM The sun has now hidden behind the trees. Leaves are whispering in the slight breeze. Down by the river, I hear a frog croak, As darkness enfolds the land in its cloak. Engulfed in the halo cast by the fire, Admiring the song of cricket’s night choir. The flickering flames dance to their tones While chasing the cold and damp from my bones. A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
The Tree I came upon an ancient tree, That whispered out its secret to me. "One key will unlock your every desire. While the others unlock the gates to hell’s fire. Pick the right one, you’re wishes come true, But choose the wrong one, it’s the end for you!" The temptation was great as I looked at the keys. But not great enough to risk my soul in Hades! A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |
Today is your birthday, you turn twenty-three. So, I should gift you, but you’re gifting to me. That’s why I love you and don’t want to leave, And visit you mornings, afternoons and days eve. It’s not just my friends or new people I meet, It’s all that you offer, this website's complete. So, I say thank you, and happy birthday to you For all that you give me and all that you do. A proud member of "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" "Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J. |