"The Lady's Response" (E) # 1820146:
A response to Shakespeare's Love Sonnet #138, written by the Lady herself!
Maggie (E) # 1820111:
A biographical description of love!
"Beyond the Door" (E) # 1808466:
Curiosity is not always a good thing! If you weren't invited, don't intrude!
Kirk vs. Picard (E) # 1790791:
A humorous comparison of the two greatest Star Fleet Captains of the Enterprise.
"Sleep" (E) # 1772239:
Whimsical poem about the joy of a good sleep!
Silent Celebration (E) # 1742014:
Woodland celebration as the seasons change. (Sonnet format)
Depression (13+) # 1725945:
Can you cope with life when it becomes too difficult?
"Gaia's Message" (E) # 1723913:
She shares the wonders of the world, but we must help to protect it.
(Rondel format)
Remember Me ... (E) # 1711008:
Please do not forget our soldiers as they endure hardships while serving their country.
Evening Show (E) # 1708109:
The night sky provides so much to see, but do we take the time to even look?
Wolf's Bane (13+) # 1697838:
From man to beast ... (Huitain poetry form)
Silent Voice (E) # 1651463:
Asking for guidance in balancing between two cultures.
Andrea .. (E) # 1650378:
A biographical description of my daughter. I am very proud of her!!
Betrayal (ASR) # 1620667:
A maiden is betrayed by her suitor. Guilt and despair lead her to a difficult decision.
Demon Stew (E) # 1614971:
This is the recipe that witches cook for their Halloween dinner! Stop by for a taste!
Lunch Time Bully (E) # 1608763:
Why do school yard bullies always choose the neediest kid as the victim?
"Advice in the Wind" (E) # 1604729:
When depression gives you thoughts of suicide, what can hold you back?
The Prophesy … (13+) # 1602985:
Are the Mayans correct with 2012? Is Nostradamus? Is this prophecy worse? You decide ...
The Traveler (E) # 1593936:
The ups and downs of a lifetime, until the final destination is reached.
A Parent's Worry ... (E) # 1587610:
Parent worries about daughter's first date.
(Written for Bite-Sized Poetry Contest)
Abigail's Transformation (E) # 1583064:
A tragic accident leaves Abigail in a wheelchair -- but she finds a way to escape!
A Simple Smile (13+) # 1583013:
When in an intimate embrace ... be careful what you say. ;-)
The Dairy Maid (E) # 1564626:
An addition to the Canterbury Tales - The "untold" tale of an additional pilgrim.
The Hero (E) # 1536491:
A ghazal poem. Would you have the courage to run into a burning building?
"There We Were ..." (E) # 1516335:
The memories of a childhood friend are forever in your heart.
"Stress" (E) # 1515623:
Sometimes something good can result from stress!
"Escape ..." (E) # 1515604:
A glimpse of insanity ... looking outward. (Shadorma poetry format)
Winter (E) # 1496656:
A ghazal poem.
“The Love of a Child” (E) # 1488062:
A “Villanelle” poem describing the joyful love between a mother and child.
"Waiting" (E) # 1450102:
Waiting for a loved one to return from the war ...
(Double Nonet format)
Easter Bunny (13+) # 1407324:
Why is the poor Easter Bunny the butt of so many jokes! Stop the abuse! :-)
Unwilling Captive (13+) # 1391289:
A young maiden sees no hope when captured as a prize for a heathen king.
"Tonight, We Dance ..." (E) # 1390237:
In our not-too-distant future, can we have one last dance to say farewell before the end?
"Birthday Surprise" (E) # 1389341:
Sometimes ... you just need an elf. Especially a talented one!
"Sisterly Love?" (E) # 1376674:
Flash poetry! Tell a story in 5 lines or less!
("black rose" prompt)
"Why??" (E) # 1346901:
Why do these things always seem to happen to ME? ARGH!
Monsters’ Halloween (E) # 1338005:
Do the monsters look forward to Halloween as much as the children? Read and find out!
“Ekimmu” (13+) # 1325776:
Dating back to nearly 4000 B.C., the "ekimmu" are one of oldest myths known to man.
“Song” (E) # 1324776:
Are there more ways to enjoy a "song" beyond hearing?
(Shakespearean Sonnet)
Vulpecula (E) # 1321269:
Story poem to explain the name of a constellation.
Sonnet to Friendship (E) # 1311524:
Who can you call for advice? Parents? Siblings? Family? - NO!
A friend will aways help.
"Time ..." (E) # 1311451:
Describing time as a way to describe the stages of man ...
(...simple, yet profound...)
Gargantuan Girls (E) # 1310712:
"Big" girls just give you more to love! (Written for a prompt.)
"Serengeti Plain" (E) # 1305187:
A "villanelle" style poem describing a day on the Serengeti.
Herding Cats ... (E) # 1298416:
This is just another of those "impossible" situations.
(Foolish to even consider it!)
For Logan ... (E) # 1292834:
Native American farewell to a 14-month old handicapped child who passed away last week...
To Live Too Long (E) # 1292326:
Is it possible to live "too" long? ... or can you choose the right time to die?
"My Toddler Days" (E) # 1278187:
Learning begins in your toddler days, but as you age ...learn to take care of yourself.
"Left Behind..." (E) # 1278118:
In war, what happens to those left behind? A poem of sadness in "shadorma" format.
"Dreaming of Freedom" (E) # 1276256:
Story in verse about a slave telling her child about their African heritage.
"The Legend of the Stone" (E) # 1268357:
Poetic legend about a maiden and her true love. Created to explain the shapes in agates.
"If I Had My Way ..." (E) # 1262724:
We can dream of a better and brighter world, but the change is up to us.
“In The Beginning?” (E) # 1255102:
How did the universe actually begin?
The "Big Bang" or something else? Hmmm...
"Hokie’s Lament" (E) # 1249726:
Written after the horrible shootings at Virginia Tech, which is my alma mater.
The Public Fart (E) # 1248088:
Oops! Did anyone hear that? Worse yet, did they SMELL it?
"Fiendish Victim" (13+) # 1245693:
--written for AntiBarbie's "Pretty as a Picture" contest ....
(...creepy...)
"Baby-Bumble-Bear" (E) # 1241874:
Created for the "Make a Creature" contest, sponsored by lemur.
Perfect for the kids! :-)
"Not Dumb Enough?" (E) # 1240410:
Do men want beauty or brain? *sigh* Unfortunately..... you know the answer.
Vanishing Farmland … (E) # 1239439:
Family farms continue to disappear. What do they need to hang on?
"Royalty" (E) # 1237292:
sonnet - "Her regal poise and pleasing grace say she is a princess..." Meow?
“Little Girl Lost” (E) # 1235324:
Always offer a helping hand - sometimes the one who needs it is just afraid to ask.
Going Home ... (E) # 1225195:
After dealing with cancer, sometimes you look forward to the next journey ...
Finding My Way ... (E) # 1223850:
If you get lost on the final journey, it's good to know that you'll be found and welcomed.
"Dear Teacher..." (13+) # 1222139:
Somtimes a child feels safer at school than at home ......
"Young and Old Alike" (E) # 1221872:
The very young and the very old are so different, yet so much alilke.
Melody In Bloom (E) # 1218157:
Can you still hear the music, even if you're deaf?
First Child (E) # 1217613:
Strong emotions accompany a birth.
[Images] (E) # 1216362:
Sigs, gifts, photos, etc.
Autumn Dance (E) # 1211751:
Fairies LOVE to dance! - Written for: "Exercise in Written Imagery Contest".
"Well-Rounded Woman's Rap" (13+) # 1210066:
(humor!) Inside every "well-rounded" woman, there's a goddess just beneath the surface!
"Green Eyes" (13+) # 1203680:
Go to the 1950's and see the advice a southern mother gives to her daughter about men.
“The Music Man” (E) # 1203253:
Every good teacher has a gift that inspires his students....
Sunlight’s Sanctuary (E) # 1201101:
Can sunlight provide protection from evil? For Kansaspoet's contest.
A Hero in the Making … (E) # 1200525:
A little boy's brother goes off to war ... what does it take to be a hero?
"Fade Away" (E) # 1194654:
Are skilled laborers being replaced by modern mechanization, all in the name of progress?
Sacred Ground (E) # 1191597:
We all need to find escape from the chaos of everyday life.
Suicidal Lover? (13+) # 1187177:
Life isn't worth living when you get dumped! Hey... wait a minute....
(Humor)
"A Distant Memory" (E) # 1182895:
Can the memories of the past be carried forward through the generatons?
Freedom ... (13+) # 1180786:
"Cutting" is an addiction many teenagers have discovered, but the results can be deadly.
"Sneak Peek" (E) # 1180608:
What kind of things does Mom have in her shopping bags?? Inquiring kids need to know!
Flowers of Life (E) # 1180055:
Our lives are much like the lives of flowers. What happens when Winter comes?
Yesterday’s Promises (E) # 1178984:
It's okay to promise to do something, but what if your life changes and you CAN'T?
Sonnet for “Family” … (E) # 1175231:
A family doesn't have to be the "traditional" kind. A family means unconditional love.
The Birthday Party … (13+) # 1175012:
A humorous look at a chaotic 2nd grade birthday party!
(Poor Mom!!) :-)
The Dream… ?? (E) # 1173428:
(Fantasy) If you see fairies dancing in your bedroom, is it real or just a dream?
My Feline Friend ... (E) # 1167219:
Having a cat is sometimes a love-hate relationship. (humorous poem)
Native American Chants (E) # 1165502:
Chants for the harvest season - preparing for the the long winter ahead.
The Value of Money… (E) # 1161759:
It's only money.... remember to spend it on the important things in life! :-)
Hands for Hire (E) # 1161293:
What if someone you love can't take care of himself anymore? Love endures....
Mother’s Day Gift (E) # 1159602:
Can children REALLY be quiet and let mom sleep late? Read and find out!
Make A Difference (E) # 1158953:
Can we change the violence in the world? You don't know if you don't try.
Magic Kiss (E) # 1156998:
Remember your first kiss? (*sigh*) How did it make YOU feel?
Old Man Sonnet... (E) # 1155821:
A humorous birthday poem for the "Big Event"! (50th birthday!!) :-)
Lawyers.... (E) # 1152431:
"One of a Kind" Poetry Contest entry. Each word has to start with B, L or T.
Ode to Coffee ... (ASR) # 1151335:
A humorous look at the revitalizing effects of coffee in the morning.
The Shadow Man (13+) # 1144253:
An emotional look at child-abuse and how children display their fears.
The Forgotten Cat (E) # 1140953:
A sad commentary on how some pet owners treat their furry companions.
Juvenile Court (13+) # 1140080:
Sights, sounds and feelings from within the juvenile court system.
Noisy Words (E) # 1140077:
Simple poem with rhyme and rhythm that explains one poet's inspiration for writing.