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Greetings! I am a 67-year-old Southerner by birth and inclination, a retired microbiologist, and a poet by passion. I invite you to come visit my website and browse: http://www.gillelands.com/poetry/ . There are nearly 400 storoems and poems posted there!***** Please come check out my five books http://www.lulu.com/harry ***** All six of my books are also available through Amazon.com &/or other on-line booksellers.

The Ant Farm  [E]   1.6 KB
A rich kid mistreats the ants living in his ant farm.

Americans Acting Like Nazis  [13+]   3.7 KB
A free-verse poem about whether Americans could be compared to the Nazis of World War II.

Dog  [13+]   2.3 KB
A storoem about a country family in hard times and a wandering dog.

New Exogenous Species: Kudzu Bugs  [E]   1.5 KB
A free-verse poem about the kudzu bug's arrival in America.

A Child’s View  [E]   2.0 KB
A free-verse poem about a child's versus adult's view of the world.

Charity in Hard Times  [ASR]   2.7 KB
A storoem about giving to the less fortunate during hard economic times.

Rain! Precious Rain  [E]   1.4 KB
A free-verse poem celebrating rain we received today, a respite from our drought.

Insulated From Nature  [E]   3.0 KB
A free-verse poem about modern life with its conveniences versus experiencing Nature.

What Does One Death Matter?  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A free-verse poem examining whether one death in a large population matters.

Tales Around the Campfire  [ASR]   3.2 KB
Cub Scouts listen to ghost stories, tall tales around campfire on camp out.

The Summer of Drought  [E]   1.8 KB
A free-verse poem about the summer's drought.

A Lifetime of Walks Along the Seashore  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A storoem about an old couple who walk along the seashore together.

Record Heat of Summer, 2011  [E]   3.0 KB
A free-verse poem about 2011's record setting triple-digit high temperatures and drought.

The “River Horse”  [E]   0.7 KB
A poem about the 'river horse'.

A Baby Was Born Today  [13+]   1.9 KB
A free-verse poem addressing whether some babies should be born.

The Hot-air Balloon Ride  [ASR]   1.0 KB
A humorous poem about a hot-air balloon ride gone awry.

Being A Real Man  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A storoem about being a real man.

A Daughter’s Dream  [ASR]   1.8 KB
An enigmatic storoem about a young girl scheduled to have cancer surgery.

America Is a Christian Nation  [ASR]   1.9 KB
The historical actions of our Christian nation are considered.

United States of Corporate America  [13+]   4.1 KB
A long free-verse poem about after corporations control our government.

Who Were the Savages?  [ASR]   2.8 KB
A long, free-verse poem addressing the fate of the Indians during invasion of the West.

The Whitewater Trip  [E]   2.5 KB
This river has whitewater mixed with stretches of calm water.

One Price for Mankind’s Folly  [ASR]   1.3 KB
Animals have been driven to the edge of extinction for Man's silliness.

The Re-gifted Birthday Card  [E]   1.4 KB
A poem about a re-gifted birthday card sent between sisters twice.

Sound the Alarm!  [ASR]   1.1 KB
A thought-provoking look at alarmists.

Priorities   [ASR]   1.4 KB
A thought-provoking poem about people's priorities.

Hunting Bargains  [E]   0.3 KB
A poem about one of my wife's and my favorite activities.

Reflections on M. L. King, Jr. Day 2011  [ASR]   1.0 KB
A poem about my thoughts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2011.

An Unattainable Dream?  [ASR]   0.6 KB
This is talked about, hoped for, and prayed for, but never truly seen.

A Horse Of Legend  [E]   0.5 KB
A tribute to a racehorse for all time.

Remember Me  [13+]   1.1 KB
A storoem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's poetry contest.

Alternative Lives  [13+]   2.8 KB
A long storoem about two ways a life could turn out.

A Hero’s Tale  [ASR]   3.6 KB
A free verse poem about a Vietnam War hero, Cpt. Ed Freeman.

Talons of Death  [13+]   3.6 KB
Different style poems (storoem and free-verse) about a hawk and a dove in my backyard.

Ancient Enemies  [ASR]   0.5 KB
An acrostic poem about why today's dogs and cats hate one another.

The Roar of the Lion  [13+]   2.9 KB
A long, free-verse poem about the roar of male lions.

An Old Man’s Nighttime Frustration  [13+]   0.8 KB
Life in the later years for most men involves this.

The Gulf Oil Spill –2010  [ASR]   5.4 KB
An opinionated prose poem about the current oil spill befouling the Gulf.

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial  [13+]   3.5 KB
A storoem about this cemetery written in time for the anniversary of D-day.

The Wonder of Reproduction  [18+]   1.5 KB
A thought-provoking, poetic look at the wonder that is human reproduction.

A Dis-Ash-ter  [E]   1.2 KB
A storoem about losing a "friend".

Yet Life Goes On  [13+]   2.1 KB
All of us are washed away by the perpetual flow of life over the eons.

Just A Touch Of Spring  [E]   0.8 KB
A springtime poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's contest.

Traversing The Sea Of Life  [13+]   2.7 KB
A long storoem about youths preparing to traverse the sea of life.

The Used-to Age  [13+]   2.0 KB
A poem about being a senior.

Gunshots In The Night  [13+]   2.4 KB
A free-verse poem about two different worlds on opposite sides of a town.

Two Mothers’ Bravery  [13+]   5.2 KB
A long storoem about the effects of two mothers' bravery.

Edible Fungi  [E]   0.4 KB
A poem about those tasty, edible fungi morsels provided by Nature.

Springtime Renewal  [E]   1.3 KB
Winter gives way to spring.

Farewell, Dad…Sort Of  [13+]   2.7 KB
A long, free verse poem about losing Dad...sort of.

A Shoulder To Cry On  [13+]   2.0 KB
A storoem about an event my sister swears is true.

The Bad Old Days  [ASR]   1.2 KB
A storoem about olden days before vaccines and antibiotics conquered childhood diseases.

Overabundance  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about commonplace things.

Visiting My Uncle Walter's Grave  [13+]   2.9 KB
Free-verse poem about visiting a grave as a young boy with Mommie (my grandmother).

The Glory Of War  [13+]   1.9 KB
A free-verse poem about the glory of war.

An Old Copper Bell  [13+]   4.3 KB
A long storoem about a copper bell bought by a collector at an estate sale.

My Storoems  [E]   1.1 KB
A storoem about my writing storoems.

Graveside Grief  [13+]   1.3 KB
A storoem about angels conversing about graveside grief.

At Her Mother’s Funeral  [13+]   1.4 KB
A simple poem about a profound event.

Sex!  [18+]   3.7 KB
A thought-provoking poem about sex.

Pigeon Parade  [13+]   2.3 KB
A free verse poem about pigeons in my backyard.

My Life Thus Far  [E]   2.0 KB
A reflective look at my life so far.

April Summer  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A free-verse poem about it being so blamed hot in Dallas yesterday.

Why Did My Grandmother Have To Die?  [ASR]   2.4 KB
A storoem about why people have to die.

April 14, 2009  [ASR]   2.6 KB
A free-verse poem about how I spent my April 14, 2009.

A Smooth Band Of Gold  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A rhyming storoem about a wedding band.

The Abortion Controversy  [13+]   2.0 KB
A thought-provoking poem about this controversial issue.

A Butterfly in January  [13+]   1.3 KB
A free verse poem about my wife seeing a butterfly in January.

It Was Time, Rusty; It Was Time  [13+]   2.0 KB
A free verse tribute to my Corgi Rusty.

President Obama  [E]   0.8 KB
A free-verse poem about President Obama representing hope for a better America.

To My Uncle Walter  [E]   2.6 KB
A free-verse poem in memory of my uncle, whom I never knew.

HarryG's BLOG  [13+]   95 Entries
HarryG's blog.

Persimmon Seed Forecast  [E]   1.5 KB
A poem about how La countryfolk use persimmon seeds to foretell the winter's harshness.

The Tuskegee Airmen  [13+]   2.4 KB
A tribute to WWII's Tuskegee Airmen.

Florida Has Pythons!  [13+]   1.2 KB
A fanciful look at the establishment of Burmese pythons in Florida.

My Sickly, Old Ash  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A rhymed poem about my empathizing with my backyard ash tree.

A Snake In The Pea Patch  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A woman picking peas encounters a snake...

What Is Dead Inside Such Men?  [18+]   1.5 KB
A thought-provoking poem; What makes some men commit unmentionable acts on a large scale?

Uncle Sam Has A Rude Awakening  [13+]   2.0 KB
A thought-provoking political poem about Uncle Sam waking up in the dirt.

This Is Not My America!  [13+]   1.2 KB
A thought-provoking poem about what Bush/Cheney have done to America.

Honor  [13+]   1.3 KB
A free-verse, thought-provoking poem about honor.

I Live In A Land Of Peace-loving People  [13+]   1.5 KB
Thought-provoking poem - how Americans claim to be peace-loving yet are constantly at war.

Pigeons Are Deserving, Too  [E]   1.7 KB
A poem about how even pigeons can be beautiful.

Are Fairies For Real?  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A poem about a grandfather and his four-year-old granddaughter.

Celebrating Spring  [E]   1.4 KB
A free-verse poem about the joys of springtime.

The True Nature of Man  [13+]   2.1 KB
A thought-provoking free verse poem inspired by the 2008 situation in Kenya.

Ghetto Dweller  [13+]   1.5 KB
A free-verse poem, experimenting with something 'edgy'.

I Was A Tiger  [13+]   0.7 KB
A poem inspired by the San Francisco zoo tragedy.

Unworthy (For My Linda)  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A free verse poem written for my wife Linda.

Singing By Whales  [ASR]   1.5 KB
A free verse, narrative poem about the singing done by humpback whales.

The Christmas Doll  [13+]   2.1 KB
Storoem of homeless girl wanting a doll from Santa. (Holiday Rhyme Time Contest entry)

I, A Winter Storm  [E]   2.3 KB
A free verse poem written from a winter storm's perspective.

A Pig Farmer (A Limerick)  [E]   0.2 KB
A limerick about a pig farmer.

Wild Bill And The Refined Lady  [13+]   1.5 KB
A rhyming poem about Wild Bill and a refined lady from back east.

Hannah’s Christmas Gift  [E]   3.1 KB
A long storoem about a ten-year-old girl's Christmas gift.

Renewal Of Souls  [ASR]   2.0 KB
A storoem about the soul of man.

Spirit Of Christmas Past  [E]   3.5 KB
A long storoem (story poem) for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's December contest.

Why Is It So Easy To Hate?  [13+]   1.7 KB
A free verse poem about how humans seem to hate so readily.

The City Night Sky  [E]   1.6 KB
A free verse poem about the night sky seen in a city.

You Knew What He Was  [ASR]   5.2 KB
A long storoem about a shepherd boy and a wolf pup.

Louisiana Alligator (A Limerick)  [E]   0.2 KB
A limerick written for Countrymom's limerick contest.

The Chicken Hauler (A Limerick)  [E]   0.2 KB
A limerick for Countrymom's November, 2007 contest.

A Circle Of Feathers  [13+]   1.4 KB
A thought-provoking poem about the demise of mourning doves.

Sentimentality  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A free verse poem about the value of items with sentimental attachments.

An Old Oaken Bucket  [E]   1.1 KB
A poem about an antique oaken bucket my wife and I purchased.

A Routine Day Under Siege  [13+]   1.4 KB
A free verse poem about what a routine day for a castle under seige might have been.

Misunderstood Arachnids  [E]   0.3 KB
A friend to Man that is often feared and misunderstood.

A Soldier's Death  [13+]   1.3 KB
A poem about a soldier dying after a battle.