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Est. May 4, 2002
Harry
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 seven books http://www.lulu.com/harry ***** All seven of my books are also available through Amazon.com &/or other on-line booksellers.

Reckon I Should Move Overseas?   [ASR]   1.4 KB
Free-verse poem about the economic situation as viewed by many blue-collar young adults.

Sparrows of the Human World  [13+]   1.3 KB
A free-verse poem about how sparrows are considered dispensable.

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]   8.2 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+]   98 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]   1.7 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.

My Angel On Earth  [E]   1.5 KB
Many times my wife has been called an angel on earth. This inspired this poem.

Women Just Don’t Get It!  [E]   1.3 KB
Most women just don't understand this passion that drives men in the Fall.

Let Her Be A Weed  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem about the virtues of being like a weed rather than a flower.

Being A Man  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem about what makes a man.

He Who Would Be Dictator  [13+]   0.5 KB
A poem about politics and the current VP.

Aerial Water Vapor  [E]   1.3 KB
A free verse poem about aerial water vapors.

The Earth’s Most Savage Predator  [13+]   1.9 KB
Which among earth's creatures is the most savage?

Grief And Guilt  [E]   0.7 KB
A free verse poem about those twin tormentors, grief and guilt.

Sunshine Smile  [E]   0.8 KB
A free verse poem about how sunshine can brighten a drab day.

Sightseeing In America  [E]   2.5 KB
A free verse poem about sights I've seen throughout America.

The Spirit Of America  [E]   1.5 KB
A poem written for Countrymom's Spirit of America July 4th contest.

The Springtime Melt  [E]   0.5 KB
Challenge: write poem on water without using wet, soak, rain, H2O, puddle, or water.

Memories of Boyhood Summers  [E]   1.9 KB
A free verse poem remembering my boyhood summers.

Down On The Penal Farm  [13+]   1.1 KB
A poem about inmates seeing the light as to their misbehavior landing them in jail.

The Pleasure of Old-fashioned Letters  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem remembering the pleasure of receiving old-fashioned, handwritten letters.

Death as Dynamite  [13+]   1.6 KB
A thought-provoking way to consider having death always nearby.

Memorial Day – 2007  [13+]   1.0 KB
A poem in honor of Memorial Day.

Light One Candle  [E]   1.2 KB
A free verse poem about trying to improve any dark situation by doing your small part.

What Mankind Has Wrought  [13+]   1.3 KB
An acrostic poem about the brutality seemingly inherent in Mankind.

Viper In Their House  [13+]   1.1 KB
A poem about a 'viper' that one spouse knowingly brings into the marriage.

Discontented Cow Talk  [E]   0.9 KB
A bit of silliness with cow rhymes.

What People Value  [ASR]   1.5 KB
A poem about how people value quite different things.

Why, It's Us!  [13+]   2.6 KB
A thought-provoking poem about how points of view differ dramatically.

I Remember When  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's Remember When poetry contest.

A Soldier's Goodbye  [ASR]   1.1 KB
Throughout history soldiers have had to leave loved ones behind.

DARFUR 2007  [13+]   1.1 KB
A poem about the continuing Darfur tragedy.

Putting Pepper Down  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A poem about having to have a beloved pet dog euthanized.

Halloween  [ASR]   0.7 KB
A poem for Halloween.

The Leaving of the Hummingbirds  [ASR]   0.9 KB
A poem about the hummingbirds leaving for the winter months.

Above The Clouds  [E]   1.2 KB
A free verse poem about looking down on clouds during a plane flight.

Divorce  [ASR]   0.7 KB
A poem about the effects of divorce on a small boy.

Home  [ASR]   1.2 KB
Dorothy was right!

What War Is  [13+]   1.6 KB
A thought-provoking free-verse poem about war.

The Assembled Waiters  [13+]   2.3 KB
A free verse poem about waiting.

Dog Pack Attack!  [13+]   1.2 KB
A poem about being attacked by a pack of angry dogs.

Being Friends With The Tiger  [13+]   1.9 KB
A free verse poem about a boy being friends with a tiger.

The Foot Soldiers’ Battle  [13+]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking look from the foot soldiers' view.

My Old Friend Rusty  [13+]   1.6 KB
A poem to my friend as he grows old.

Of Butterflies And Fireflies  [E]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about butterflies and fireflies disappearing.

Women And Their Hair  [ASR]   1.2 KB
A humorous look at women and their hair concerns.

The Message of Hummingbirds  [ASR]   2.9 KB
A long storoem about eternal love and hummingbirds.

A Lifetime of Loneliness  [ASR]   1.4 KB
Do you know any Betty Brown's?

“It” Being…  [13+]   0.9 KB
And "it" is ??

Primitive Instincts  [E]   1.0 KB
A poem about Man still having primitive instincts.

The City Of New Orleans – 2005  [13+]   2.8 KB
A long, free-verse poem about New Orleans.

Can’t Touch ‘Them’  [13+]   1.0 KB
A poem about a TV commercial.

My Yesterdays  [E]   1.1 KB
A free-verse look at my yesterdays.

Killing Bluebirds  [13+]   1.2 KB
A poem about the thrill of the kill.

Your Mother’s Heart  [13+]   0.8 KB
The effects of a son's actions on his mother.

In Control  [13+]   2.0 KB
A thought-provoking free-verse poem about being in contol of our lives.

Born For Greatness  [ASR]   2.1 KB
A storoem about achieving true greatness in life.

Nagging Disappointment  [ASR]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about mid-life crisis.

Summer Drought  [E]   1.2 KB
A free verse poem about summer drought.

Guarded By Lions  [13+]   1.6 KB
A storoem about a true happening.

P B, Jelly, and Sweet Pickle Sandwich  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A humorous poem about monsters in the night.

The Candiru  [13+]   1.7 KB
A poem about the candiru fish.

A Tear  [E]   0.9 KB
A free verse poem about tears.

Four Generations Captured  [E]   1.3 KB
A poem written about a family portrait taken of four generations of males.

Springtime Colors  [E]   1.1 KB
The real purpose of springtime colors.

An Idea To Die For  [13+]   0.9 KB
A free verse poem about a glorious idea.

America’s Indians And Hitler  [13+]   2.0 KB
A storoem about Hitler's view of how America handled its Indian problem.

Chronically Late  [ASR]   2.1 KB
A storoem about a late friend.

Pachyderms  [ASR]   0.4 KB
A poem about...well, pachyderms.

Old Friends  [13+]   2.8 KB
A storoem about friendship in the old West.

The Lioness And The Baby Oryx  [13+]   2.6 KB
A storoem with the tale of a young lioness and an oryx calf.

The Dark  [13+]   1.9 KB
A thought-provoking poem about monsters in the dark.

Bob  [13+]   7.9 KB
A humorous short story about...well, Bob.

The Beast Within  [ASR]   0.7 KB
A poem about the beast some people battle.

White Water Rafting Remembrances  [13+]   1.0 KB
A poem of memory fragments of a white water raft trip.

Crows Or Songbirds  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A storoem about how we choose to fill our thoughts.

Words Hurled In Anger  [ASR]   0.6 KB
A free-verse poem about speaking while angry.

Food For Thought  [ASR]   0.9 KB
A thought-provoking poem about the purpose of beauty in Nature.

Random Thoughts Gleaned Walking My Dogs  [13+]   1.2 KB
A storoem about thoughts about human behavior from watching my dogs on walks.

Glimpses Of A Life  [ASR]   0.5 KB
A lifetime seen in "snapshots"...

The Orange Balloon  [E]   3.1 KB
A storoem about an orange balloon and a grandmother's love.

Flower Buds  [E]   1.0 KB
A free-verse poem about flower buds and their potential.

The Fate Of Bart And Molly  [13+]   2.2 KB
The last in a trilogy about Big Bad Black Bart and Miss Molly.

Miss Molly Makes Madam  [13+]   1.6 KB
A follow-up poem to Big Bad Black Bart that continues their adventures.

A Wasted Life  [13+]   3.7 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about a newly honorable man and his past sins.

Rick And Mick  [13+]   2.7 KB
A long storoem about two brothers foraging for food in their harsh environment.

The Louisiana Non-Winter Of 2005  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A free-verse poem that takes a playful look at NW La's extremely mild winter of 2005.

The Seven Deadly Sins  [ASR]   2.6 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about the seven deadly sins and America today.

Sugar, The Love Affair Must End  [ASR]   0.8 KB
A poem about the end of a lifelong love affair.

A Visit With Grandma  [ASR]   2.2 KB
A storoem about visiting grandmother in the nursing home.

Eggs Away!  [13+]   1.4 KB
A poem about those teenage boys who bombed their high school with eggs.

A Wilderness Honeymoon  [13+]   3.8 KB
A long storoem about a honeymoon hiking in the wilderness.

A Murderous Raid  [13+]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about a documentary I watched on TV.

A Marriage Destined To Be  [E]   2.9 KB
A storoem about a girl's knowing who she will marry.

Lost In Guilt  [13+]   1.5 KB
A storoem about a woman's personal tragedy.

TSUNAMI!  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A poem about the tsunami.

Blood Suckers, Etc.  [ASR]   0.5 KB
A thought-provoking acrostic poem.

The Ugly, Little Tree  [ASR]   3.1 KB
A storoem about an ugly, little Christmas tree and its fate.

In Memory Of Coco, A Red Dachshund  [13+]   2.5 KB
Based on a TRUE story currently in the area news.

The Bog Of Life  [13+]   2.5 KB
A storoem about White versus Black and the gray inbetween.

The First Wintry Day  [E]   1.2 KB
A free verse poem about the arrival of winter.

A Special Christmas Present  [13+]   3.3 KB
A storoem about a little girl's request from Santa.

A Life-Altering Event  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about having a baby.

In The Past  [ASR]   2.5 KB
A free verse poem about facing the retirement years.

Big Bad Black Bart  [13+]   1.2 KB
A humorous poem about a town and an outlaw.

A Fall Conflict  [E]   1.4 KB
A free verse poem about winter replacing summer.

Young Men At War  [13+]   2.3 KB
A storoem about young men and war.

Today Is My 60th Birthday  [13+]   4.6 KB
A storoem written on my 60th birthday about what I've observed during my life.

U.S. Bear Parts For Sale  [13+]   1.2 KB
A thought-provoking poem about a national wildlife tragedy.

A Wandering Warrior VII  [13+]   3.4 KB
The concluding storoem to the wandering warrior saga.

A Wandering Warrior VI  [13+]   3.6 KB
Another storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior V  [13+]   3.9 KB
A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior IV  [13+]   3.6 KB
A long storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior and a lady in distress.

A Wandering Warrior III  [13+]   3.9 KB
A storoem that continues the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior II  [13+]   3.1 KB
A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior  [13+]   4.2 KB
A long storoem of olden times and a wandering warrior.

Hospitality Repaid  [E]   2.4 KB
A storoem about hospitality being repaid.

AFRICA  [13+]   0.3 KB
An acrostic poem for Africa.

Black African Genocide  [13+]   1.4 KB
A thought-provoking poem about the situation in western Sudan at present.

I Am Your Moon  [E]   1.0 KB
A free verse poem about the goodness of my wife.

City Under Attack!  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A free verse poem about soldiers fighting to defend their society.

While My Love Is Away  [E]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about missing my wife when she is away on a trip.

It’s All In Your Viewpoint  [13+]   2.0 KB
A storoem about an 1870's view of the 21st century.

Life’s Simple Treasures  [13+]   2.9 KB
A storoem about the simple things in life.

Fathers Go Off To War  [13+]   0.9 KB
A poem about fathers and war.

Zealots  [13+]   1.1 KB
A thought-provoking political poem.

The Mirror Of Souls  [13+]   2.6 KB
A storoem about a mirror to reveal a person's soul.

A Friend No Longer  [E]   0.9 KB
A poem about the loss of a once loving friend.

Community Kindness  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A thought-provoking poem about how a community reacts.

A Family Tradition  [ASR]   1.7 KB
A storoem about the importance of a family tradition.

The Burden Of Regret  [ASR]   1.7 KB
A storoem about death bed regret.

The River Of Life  [E]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about the flow of life as a river.

Hollywood Ending  [E]   1.1 KB
A poem of hope for happy outcomes in life.

Old Blue  [13+]   3.2 KB
A long storoem about a boy and his dog.

Cats And Dogs  [13+]   1.2 KB
A free verse poem meant to be thought-provoking.

The Beast Within  [18+]   3.1 KB
A long, free verse poem that is thought-provoking!

Reflections Upon Turning Sixty  [E]   2.1 KB
A free verse poem reflecting upon life.

Summer Gold  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A free verse poem about stocking the freezer with summer's golden harvest.

Old Glory  [13+]   1.4 KB
A storoem about seeing a flag all lit up on a dark night.

HARRYG Acrostic Poem  [13+]   0.4 KB
For Angelterra's Acrostic Poem contest based on handle/user name

A Thunderstorm On A Muggy June Night  [E]   2.1 KB
A free verse poem about a thunderstorm.

An Angel On Earth  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem dedicated to my wife Linda...about angels living on earth.

The Vine That Swallowed The South  [E]   1.5 KB
An informative poem about that southern pest vine.

A Poet Seeks Enlightenment  [E]   2.1 KB
A humorous look at poets and their books.

In Search of Paradise  [13+]   4.9 KB
A long storoem about a girl's search for Paradise on earth.

Predatory Cats, Predatory Men  [13+]   1.8 KB
A free verse poem about what constitutes true cruelty.

The Larger View  [E]   1.0 KB
A poem about collective versus individual merit.

WAR  [13+]   1.5 KB
War... before, during, and after...from three viewpoints...shades of Vietnam.

Each Must Decide  [13+]   2.4 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about a young dragon facing prejudice.

Spring Rains  [E]   0.6 KB
A haiku about spring rains.

The Epiphany  [18+]   1.4 KB
A reprobate wakes up at dawn on the beach and has an epiphany.

Family Intervention  [E]   2.2 KB
A poem about love and family standing in the way.

He Still Knows Her  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A storoem about love and Alzheimer's disease.

Springtime In Louisiana  [E]   0.9 KB
A free-verse poem about the arrival of spring.

The Beginning  [E]   1.6 KB
A poem about life's first journey.

The Family Chain Of Life  [E]   1.5 KB
A thought-provoking free verse poem about the generations in a family.

And So The Zoo Lion Paces...  [E]   1.3 KB
A free verse poem about hungering for the chance to live up to your potential.

All The Dancing Bears  [E]   0.8 KB
A free verse poem about 'dancing bears'.

Returning Disabled  [13+]   1.3 KB
Mortality has dropped and becoming disabled has risen in modern warfare.

Alfred Must Die!  [13+]   6.0 KB
A fantasy storoem about love and what a man will do for the sake of love.

Happiness Is Ephemeral  [ASR]   1.2 KB
A thought-provoking free verse poem regarding happiness.

The Beauty In Life  [ASR]   2.0 KB
A free verse poem considering the beauty and the brutality in life.

Granddad Did His Best  [13+]   2.8 KB
A special bond exists between a girl and her granddad...

A Journey Home  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A weary soldier hopes for a loving welcome home.

By The Light Of The Full Moon  [13+]   2.5 KB
A storoem about walking the dogs one night after midnight when the moon is full.

Revenge, Sweet Revenge  [18+]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking storoem....will the cycle of violence ever end??

My Mother’s Rodent Phobia  [13+]   2.2 KB
The boyhood memory of when Mother became phobic to rodents.

A Casualty Of War!  [18+]   1.9 KB
A humorous poem about fighting back against the neighbors' cat.

An Affectionate Moment  [ASR]   1.4 KB
A moment in time to be long regretted...

Living Life To The Fullest  [ASR]   2.5 KB
A husband must decide upon priorities in his life.

The Price Of Freedom  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A tribute to veterans.

Yuck! Let It Go!  [13+]   1.0 KB
A storoem based upon a true happening on a NY commuter train.

Cindy Jo  [ASR]   3.5 KB
A storoem about the human spirit.

Worth The Price?  [13+]   2.1 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about the price of an affair.

For Linda  [E]   1.8 KB
A poem of love for my wife Linda...

That Man Looks Just Like Jesus!  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about how Jesus really looked.

The First Fallen Leaves  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem about the coming of autumn colors.

The Scheduled Stoning Of Amina Lawal  [13+]   1.2 KB
A storoem about a political issue and the harshness of Shariah courts against women.

Those E-mail Spam Ads  [18+]   1.1 KB
A humorous poem about e-mail spam ads. HUMOR!

One Night Early In September  [E]   1.3 KB
A free verse poem about the coming of fall.

A Worthy Quest  [13+]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about good versus evil.

Wendy's Palm Trees  [E]   3.7 KB
A storoem about true love and palm trees...

A Dangerous Society  [E]   1.0 KB
A storoem about living in a dangerous society.

Her Sweet Baby Girl  [13+]   1.6 KB
A storoem about a daughter who disappoints again.

Death With Kindness  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A storoem about love and kindness and death.

An Invasion Of Nile Monitor Lizards  [E]   1.2 KB
A storoem based upon a newspaper account about monitor lizards in Florida.

A Traffic Fatality  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A storoem about a rich man driving through a poorer neighborhood...

A Bad Father?  [13+]   1.8 KB
A thought-provoking storoem of a neighbor's point of view.

Simpler Times  [E]   1.9 KB
A storoem of a simpler childhood and a balsa wood airplane toy in 1954.

Unknown Consequences  [E]   1.9 KB
A storoem about a poet's book having unrecognized effects.

The Dead Seas  [E]   1.7 KB
A poem about Mankind's killing of the world's oceans and seas.

Faint Etching On The Heart  [E]   1.7 KB
A storoem about lost love and recovering.

My Morning Battle  [E]   0.7 KB
A humorous poem about fighting the same old battle every morning.

Good Or Evil?  [E]   1.5 KB
A poem that asks the age-old question about Man.

You Snake In The Grass!  [E]   2.2 KB
A storoem about rain, bird feeders, and a blue jay acting strange.

Teaching Thievery  [ASR]   2.8 KB
A storoem about an experience my wife and I had while shopping an estate sale.

The Need For Tangible Achievements  [E]   1.9 KB
A storoem about Man's desire to know that his achievements are real.

“Where Are You Crawling To??”  [ASR]   7.3 KB
A short story about my basic training adventures years ago.

The Interval Between  [E]   1.8 KB
A poem reflecting on what makes one's life have happiness and meaning.

Acting Like A Man  [13+]   3.6 KB
A storoem about a young man choosing between love and duty.

The Humanitarian of the Year  [ASR]   3.4 KB
A storoem of the motivation behind one man's becoming a humanitarian.

How Could It Be?  [13+]   1.6 KB
A storoem about a man waiting in the hospital to learn if his wife will live.

Tiger And I  [ASR]   2.2 KB
A storoem from my childhood and the death of my pet cat.

“I’ll Never Love Again”  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A storoem of a boy's loss of his first love and his learning the heart can love anew.

A Strange Young Maiden  [ASR]   6.8 KB
A long storoem of a strange young maiden, a nobleman with amnesia, and a romantic tale.

The Last Unicorn  [ASR]   2.4 KB
A storoem about the extinction of the unicorn.

Fishing Fragments  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem of fragments of a day spent on a fishing trip.

Mother And Child  [13+]   1.1 KB
A poem about war and civilians. Thought-provoking.

The Centurion And The Crucifixion  [13+]   6.4 KB
A long storoem about a Roman centurion present during the crucifixion of Jesus.

Who I Am  [E]   2.6 KB
A thought-provoking free verse poem about who I am.... a body or a mind and beliefs?

The Centurion And The Jew  [13+]   4.3 KB
A long thought-provoking storoem about a chance encounter in ancient Judea.

Wednesday's Lunch Out  [13+]   3.5 KB
A decidedly tongue-in-cheek account of going out to lunch one Wednesday.

The Aftermath Of War  [13+]   3.4 KB
A long free verse poem about a battle and its aftermath, set in Roman times.

An Estate Sale Bargain  [E]   3.4 KB
A storoem about a mosaic picture bought at an estate sale.

My Trip To The Store  [ASR]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about seeing a young dog in the street.

Answered Prayers  [E]   3.9 KB
A storoem of a waitress serving coffee and apple pie to a stranger one snowy night.

A True Heart, Inside And Out  [ASR]   5.4 KB
A long storoem of maidens, a prince, a prophecy of hearts and love.

A Freezing Rain  [13+]   3.3 KB
A storoem reflecting on my life as a boy in 1954 and the rules of friendships allowed.

End Of Summer Of '57  [ASR]   1.2 KB
A poem relating a 'tragic event' in my life at end of summer of 1957.

Call Of The Returning Geese  [E]   2.3 KB
A free verse poem about hearing the call of geese returning north.

An Armadillo On The Grill  [E]   2.5 KB
A storoem about running over an armadillo and the aftermath. Strictly for laughs!

A Tree Of Love  [E]   2.1 KB
A storoem about a lifetime of love and their tree.

Living Behind Protective Walls  [E]   1.1 KB
An encounter in the waiting room at the dentist's office inspired this poem.

Tomorrow We Must Die  [13+]   2.6 KB
A storoem about the night around the campfires before the battle the next day.

Mr. Brady Goes To The Doctor  [E]   2.0 KB
A storoem about a man trying to calm down at doctor's office to lower his BP.

Dispensed Unevenly  [E]   0.4 KB
A poem to be thought-provoking.

A Matter Of Honesty  [ASR]   1.7 KB
A storoem about teaching a son honesty.

An Elderly Couple  [ASR]   1.5 KB
A poem about the death of a wife after sharing life for 50 years.

My Neighbor’s Guilty Conscience  [ASR]   2.0 KB
A storoem of strange happenings, guilt-ridden dreams, and being bothered.

Martin Luther King’s Holiday  [ASR]   2.3 KB
A storoem about why MLK deserves a national holiday in his honor.

"It"  [E]   0.5 KB
A short poem about 'it'... Hopefully thought-provoking!

The Strange Behavior Of Birds  [E]   1.6 KB
A free verse poem about the odd way birds behave alone versus in a group.

A Lovers' Quest  [ASR]   4.5 KB
A storoem relating a tale of true love between knight and princess.

TRUE Love In The Morning  [ASR]   1.2 KB
A contest entry for romantic poems. True love upon awakening before wife does.

The Winter Storm  [ASR]   4.1 KB
A storoem of a winter storm, a SUV rollover, death and a search for a child.

Brotherly Love  [ASR]   4.9 KB
A long storoem with a tale of brotherly love...and tragedy.

The Bird Lady  [E]   2.5 KB
A storoem about the neighborhood lady who feeds birds.

The Garden Statue  [E]   2.3 KB
A storoem about a garden statue and Christmas.

A Hero In The Grave  [ASR]   1.3 KB
A thought-provoking poem about choices made and life-long consequences.

A Husband's Lament  [E]   1.1 KB
A very tongue-in-cheek look at shopping at the grocery store. Comedy!

A Lingering Disease  [E]   0.5 KB
A short poem about a malady that continues to plague Man.

An "oot" Poem Mostly About War  [E]   1.5 KB
A humorous poem using -oot words. Comedy!

Her Christmas Wish List  [E]   1.9 KB
A storoem about a girl talking with Santa.

Untitled Poem  [E]   1.6 KB
A storoem about a poem's merit.

Man-made Savannahs  [E]   1.3 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about a life of comfort versus life in the wild.

His Proudest Moment  [E]   2.3 KB
A storoem based on a true life gesture of kindness and friendship.

Grieving Still...  [13+]   1.0 KB
A poem about her still grieving twenty years after Butch was killed.

Lest I Forget...  [E]   0.9 KB
A humorous look at my memory slipping as I age.

Down To The Sea  [E]   1.1 KB
A poem about man's longing for a simple, carefree life.

A Family Tragedy  [ASR]   2.0 KB
A storoem, sad but thought-provoking, about deaths in this family.

The Call Of The Geese  [E]   2.2 KB
A long free verse poem about feelings evoked by the call of the geese.

The Long Awaited Day  [ASR]   3.0 KB
A long storoem about a husband-wife relationship after years of marriage.

Freedom! Freedom?  [E]   2.2 KB
A storoem about attaining freedom and then it involving hardships.

Trial At Sea  [ASR]   2.4 KB
A storoem about temptation by Satan.

Books Of Lives  [E]   1.7 KB
A storoem about books representing the minds of humans.

An Act Of Bioterrorism  [13+]   3.8 KB
The aftermath of release of a viral bioterrorism agent.....a long free verse poem.

A Back Woods Cabin  [E]   2.8 KB
A storoem for Halloween. City folk inherit a back woods cabin...

Saving A Few Salmon  [E]   1.8 KB
A storoem about whether it is worth saving a few out of hundreds.

Rosie And Maggie  [E]   3.8 KB
A storoem about friendship between two women.

Motherhood  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A thought-provoking storoem about two mothers.

A Noble Enterprise  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A free verse poem about young men and a noble enterprise....

Dead Upon The Ground  [E]   1.5 KB
A free verse poem about death of an adolescent...

The Worst Thing About Being Old  [ASR]   2.6 KB
A storoem about being elderly.

The Nature Trail  [E]   2.6 KB
A storoem relating a walk on my first nature trail...

The Existence Of Angels  [E]   2.4 KB
A storoem about the existence of angels.

Sparrows And Pigeons  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A poem about discrimination...against sparrows and pigeons....

The Day Hope Dies  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A poem about hope and when it dies.

Ginny Discovers Trick Or Treating  [E]   2.6 KB
A storoem about when my 2-year-old daughter goes T or t-ing.

Decisions, Decisions  [ASR]   2.7 KB
A storoem (story poem) about walking the dog and strange things happen.

Birthday Love  [ASR]   3.3 KB
A long storoem (story poem) about a special birthday gift.

One Leaf's Journey  [E]   1.7 KB
A poem using a leaf metaphor for life's importance.

--- The Christmas Poems ---  [ASR]   3.8 KB
Two poems about Christmas, one humorous, one sad.

The Long Nap At The Park  [ASR]   1.7 KB
A poem describing an elderly man getting sun at the park...

Guardian Angels  [E]   1.9 KB
A poem about nature and acting as a guardian angel....

A Mother’s Inner Voice  [13+]   1.5 KB
A poem about a mother's inner voice warning her...

The Fate Of Mankind  [ASR]   3.3 KB
A long story-poem (storoem) about Mankind's fate in 2222....

--- The Old Salty Poems ---  [E]   5.7 KB
A long narrative poem of strangers and friendship.

The Revelation  [ASR]   2.2 KB
A free verse poem about teenagers experiencing a revelation...

Burying A Teenage Son  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A poem about a teenager killed in a car wreck....

Comfort Food  [ASR]   2.2 KB
A poem about death....and oatmeal.

-- The West Nile Virus Poems --  [ASR]   3.5 KB
Two poems about the current outbreak of West Nile Fever in southern Louisiana....

A Most Unusual Night  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A poem about my dog sensing something is out there....

A Son To Meet  [13+]   2.7 KB
A poem about the aftermath of the death of a son...

That Old Geezer Who Died  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A poem about what experiences an older person might could share if allowed....

The Escape Of Inanimate Objects  [E]   2.0 KB
A poem about why ice cubes jump out of your hands, socks and keys disappear.....

The Lingering Rose  [E]   0.9 KB
A poem about the coming of winter....

A Country-style Emergency  [ASR]   1.8 KB
A poem about a medical emergency in a rural setting...

Used Farm Equipment Auction  [E]   1.1 KB
A poem about watching old farm equipment being auctioned off....

The Predatory Life  [ASR]   1.9 KB
A poem about predatory lives....

The Beggar  [ASR]   2.0 KB
A poem about being approached by a beggar.

Half A Heart  [ASR]   1.6 KB
A poem about a sister.

A Summertime Picnic  [13+]   2.3 KB
A poem about a quiet picnic when....

About MEN  [ASR]   1.0 KB
A contest entry poem for Earthwoman's Challenge For Men contest.

Taking A Pee While Traveling Out West  [13+]   2.3 KB
A poem detailing an incident while driving out west....

Wildfire!  [E]   1.2 KB
A poem from a wildfire's viewpoint...

Rain Fell Tonight  [E]   2.1 KB
A poem reflecting on the difference between working generations.

One Day At The Park  [13+]   1.7 KB
A poem about an incident at the park.

Frog Hunting With A Three-year-old  [E]   1.6 KB
A poem about catching frogs by the bucketful...

At The Park With The Grandchildren  [13+]   1.2 KB
A poem about being at the park with my grandchildren who live 300 miles away.

On The Importance Of An Individual Life  [13+]   1.2 KB
A poem about the importance of an individual life.

--- The Mockingbird Poems --  [E]   2.0 KB
A poem about mockingbirds' singing at night.

A Daughter's Goodbye  [13+]   1.6 KB
A poem dealing with a daughter and her mother's death.

Childhood Innocence  [13+]   2.0 KB
A poem recalling an event from 1950 in the life of a 5-year-old.

Plight Of The Colonists  [13+]   1.7 KB
A poem about colonists trying to survive against a superior enemy.

Memories...For Sale Cheap!  [13+]   1.2 KB
A poem of a daughter's emotions during an estate sale

A Disney World Memory  [ASR]   2.5 KB
A poem detailing a family memory from Disney World.

On The Cruelty In Nature  [13+]   1.4 KB
A poem dealing with death and survival in Nature

The Wall  [13+]   1.4 KB
A poem reflecting on The Wall, the Vietnam Memorial.

A Report On Earth's Mankind  [ASR]   1.6 KB
Poem of alien reporting on status of mankind

The Canine's Howling At The Moon  [E]   1.5 KB
poem about why canines howl at the moon