Harry's Table Of Contents

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The Ant Farm (E) # 1843420:
A rich kid mistreats the ants living in his ant farm.

Americans Acting Like Nazis (13+) # 1824702:
A free-verse poem about whether Americans could be compared to the Nazis of World War II.

Dog (13+) # 1824102:
A storoem about a country family in hard times and a wandering dog.

New Exogenous Species: Kudzu Bugs (E) # 1823513:
A free-verse poem about the kudzu bug's arrival in America.

A Child’s View (E) # 1820972:
A free-verse poem about a child's versus adult's view of the world.

Charity in Hard Times (ASR) # 1806101:
A storoem about giving to the less fortunate during hard economic times.

Rain! Precious Rain (E) # 1804815:
A free-verse poem celebrating rain we received today, a respite from our drought.

Insulated From Nature (E) # 1804009:
A free-verse poem about modern life with its conveniences versus experiencing Nature.

What Does One Death Matter? (ASR) # 1803734:
A free-verse poem examining whether one death in a large population matters.

Tales Around the Campfire (ASR) # 1803583:
Cub Scouts listen to ghost stories, tall tales around campfire on camp out.

The Summer of Drought (E) # 1800473:
A free-verse poem about the summer's drought.

A Lifetime of Walks Along the Seashore (ASR) # 1800341:
A storoem about an old couple who walk along the seashore together.

Record Heat of Summer, 2011 (E) # 1799902:
A free-verse poem about 2011's record setting triple-digit high temperatures and drought.

The “River Horse” (E) # 1795479:
A poem about the 'river horse'.

A Baby Was Born Today (13+) # 1794484:
A free-verse poem addressing whether some babies should be born.

The Hot-air Balloon Ride (ASR) # 1790568:
A humorous poem about a hot-air balloon ride gone awry.

Being A Real Man (ASR) # 1790548:
A storoem about being a real man.

A Daughter’s Dream (ASR) # 1788533:
An enigmatic storoem about a young girl scheduled to have cancer surgery.

America Is a Christian Nation (ASR) # 1779522:
The historical actions of our Christian nation are considered.

United States of Corporate America (13+) # 1772869:
A long free-verse poem about after corporations control our government.

Who Were the Savages? (ASR) # 1770025:
A long, free-verse poem addressing the fate of the Indians during invasion of the West.

The Whitewater Trip (E) # 1766218:
This river has whitewater mixed with stretches of calm water.

One Price for Mankind’s Folly (ASR) # 1761679:
Animals have been driven to the edge of extinction for Man's silliness.

The Re-gifted Birthday Card (E) # 1758729:
A poem about a re-gifted birthday card sent between sisters twice.

Sound the Alarm! (ASR) # 1747483:
A thought-provoking look at alarmists.

Priorities (ASR) # 1745254:
A thought-provoking poem about people's priorities.

Hunting Bargains (E) # 1742955:
A poem about one of my wife's and my favorite activities.

Reflections on M. L. King, Jr. Day 2011 (ASR) # 1742615:
A poem about my thoughts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2011.

An Unattainable Dream? (ASR) # 1729014:
This is talked about, hoped for, and prayed for, but never truly seen.

A Horse Of Legend (E) # 1715473:
A tribute to a racehorse for all time.

Remember Me (13+) # 1707787:
A storoem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's poetry contest.

Alternative Lives (13+) # 1696131:
A long storoem about two ways a life could turn out.

A Hero’s Tale (ASR) # 1694490:
A free verse poem about a Vietnam War hero, Cpt. Ed Freeman.

Talons of Death (13+) # 1692424:
Different style poems (storoem and free-verse) about a hawk and a dove in my backyard.

Ancient Enemies (ASR) # 1682626:
An acrostic poem about why today's dogs and cats hate one another.

The Roar of the Lion (13+) # 1682063:
A long, free-verse poem about the roar of male lions.

An Old Man’s Nighttime Frustration (13+) # 1681858:
Life in the later years for most men involves this.

The Gulf Oil Spill –2010 (ASR) # 1678968:
An opinionated prose poem about the current oil spill befouling the Gulf.

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial (13+) # 1677997:
A storoem about this cemetery written in time for the anniversary of D-day.

The Wonder of Reproduction (18+) # 1676753:
A thought-provoking, poetic look at the wonder that is human reproduction.

A Dis-Ash-ter (E) # 1673587:
A storoem about losing a "friend".

Yet Life Goes On (13+) # 1664016:
All of us are washed away by the perpetual flow of life over the eons.

Just A Touch Of Spring (E) # 1661204:
A springtime poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's contest.

Traversing The Sea Of Life (13+) # 1659350:
A long storoem about youths preparing to traverse the sea of life.

The Used-to Age (13+) # 1658556:
A poem about being a senior.

Gunshots In The Night (13+) # 1658480:
A free-verse poem about two different worlds on opposite sides of a town.

Two Mothers’ Bravery (13+) # 1657275:
A long storoem about the effects of two mothers' bravery.

Edible Fungi (E) # 1656010:
A poem about those tasty, edible fungi morsels provided by Nature.

Springtime Renewal (E) # 1654981:
Winter gives way to spring.

Farewell, Dad…Sort Of (13+) # 1645397:
A long, free verse poem about losing Dad...sort of.

A Shoulder To Cry On (13+) # 1644414:
A storoem about an event my sister swears is true.

The Bad Old Days (ASR) # 1635232:
A storoem about olden days before vaccines and antibiotics conquered childhood diseases.

Overabundance (ASR) # 1627358:
A thought-provoking storoem about commonplace things.

Visiting My Uncle Walter's Grave (13+) # 1618913:
Free-verse poem about visiting a grave as a young boy with Mommie (my grandmother).

The Glory Of War (13+) # 1618486:
A free-verse poem about the glory of war.

An Old Copper Bell (13+) # 1599041:
A long storoem about a copper bell bought by a collector at an estate sale.

My Storoems (E) # 1598969:
A storoem about my writing storoems.

Graveside Grief (13+) # 1593778:
A storoem about angels conversing about graveside grief.

At Her Mother’s Funeral (13+) # 1581870:
A simple poem about a profound event.

Sex! (18+) # 1578720:
A thought-provoking poem about sex.

Pigeon Parade (13+) # 1576641:
A free verse poem about pigeons in my backyard.

My Life Thus Far (E) # 1572404:
A reflective look at my life so far.

April Summer (ASR) # 1552948:
A free-verse poem about it being so blamed hot in Dallas yesterday.

Why Did My Grandmother Have To Die? (ASR) # 1552464:
A storoem about why people have to die.

April 14, 2009 (ASR) # 1550282:
A free-verse poem about how I spent my April 14, 2009.

A Smooth Band Of Gold (ASR) # 1526035:
A rhyming storoem about a wedding band.

The Abortion Controversy (13+) # 1525021:
A thought-provoking poem about this controversial issue.

A Butterfly in January (13+) # 1523667:
A free verse poem about my wife seeing a butterfly in January.

It Was Time, Rusty; It Was Time (13+) # 1523644:
A free verse tribute to my Corgi Rusty.

President Obama (E) # 1522945:
A free-verse poem about President Obama representing hope for a better America.

To My Uncle Walter (E) # 1512758:
A free-verse poem in memory of my uncle, whom I never knew.

HarryG's BLOG (13+) # 1490694:
HarryG's blog.

Persimmon Seed Forecast (E) # 1487417:
A poem about how La countryfolk use persimmon seeds to foretell the winter's harshness.

The Tuskegee Airmen (13+) # 1477422:
A tribute to WWII's Tuskegee Airmen.

Florida Has Pythons! (13+) # 1473636:
A fanciful look at the establishment of Burmese pythons in Florida.

My Sickly, Old Ash (ASR) # 1463368:
A rhymed poem about my empathizing with my backyard ash tree.

A Snake In The Pea Patch (ASR) # 1447030:
A woman picking peas encounters a snake...

What Is Dead Inside Such Men? (18+) # 1446851:
A thought-provoking poem; What makes some men commit unmentionable acts on a large scale?

Uncle Sam Has A Rude Awakening (13+) # 1437332:
A thought-provoking political poem about Uncle Sam waking up in the dirt.

This Is Not My America! (13+) # 1437256:
A thought-provoking poem about what Bush/Cheney have done to America.

Honor (13+) # 1436358:
A free-verse, thought-provoking poem about honor.

I Live In A Land Of Peace-loving People (13+) # 1434638:
Thought-provoking poem - how Americans claim to be peace-loving yet are constantly at war.

Pigeons Are Deserving, Too (E) # 1431829:
A poem about how even pigeons can be beautiful.

Are Fairies For Real? (ASR) # 1414795:
A poem about a grandfather and his four-year-old granddaughter.

Celebrating Spring (E) # 1403863:
A free-verse poem about the joys of springtime.

The True Nature of Man (13+) # 1378828:
A thought-provoking free verse poem inspired by the 2008 situation in Kenya.

Ghetto Dweller (13+) # 1369685:
A free-verse poem, experimenting with something 'edgy'.

I Was A Tiger (13+) # 1369518:
A poem inspired by the San Francisco zoo tragedy.

Unworthy (For My Linda) (ASR) # 1365200:
A free verse poem written for my wife Linda.

Singing By Whales (ASR) # 1364138:
A free verse, narrative poem about the singing done by humpback whales.

The Christmas Doll (13+) # 1363489:
Storoem of homeless girl wanting a doll from Santa. (Holiday Rhyme Time Contest entry)

I, A Winter Storm (E) # 1361173:
A free verse poem written from a winter storm's perspective.

A Pig Farmer (A Limerick) (E) # 1359553:
A limerick about a pig farmer.

Wild Bill And The Refined Lady (13+) # 1359351:
A rhyming poem about Wild Bill and a refined lady from back east.

Hannah’s Christmas Gift (E) # 1359260:
A long storoem about a ten-year-old girl's Christmas gift.

Renewal Of Souls (ASR) # 1357606:
A storoem about the soul of man.

Spirit Of Christmas Past (E) # 1357079:
A long storoem (story poem) for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's December contest.

Why Is It So Easy To Hate? (13+) # 1350867:
A free verse poem about how humans seem to hate so readily.

The City Night Sky (E) # 1349955:
A free verse poem about the night sky seen in a city.

You Knew What He Was (ASR) # 1348826:
A long storoem about a shepherd boy and a wolf pup.

Louisiana Alligator (A Limerick) (E) # 1348043:
A limerick written for Countrymom's limerick contest.

The Chicken Hauler (A Limerick) (E) # 1346865:
A limerick for Countrymom's November, 2007 contest.

A Circle Of Feathers (13+) # 1345017:
A thought-provoking poem about the demise of mourning doves.

Sentimentality (ASR) # 1341037:
A free verse poem about the value of items with sentimental attachments.

An Old Oaken Bucket (E) # 1339138:
A poem about an antique oaken bucket my wife and I purchased.

A Routine Day Under Siege (13+) # 1333241:
A free verse poem about what a routine day for a castle under seige might have been.

Misunderstood Arachnids (E) # 1333039:
A friend to Man that is often feared and misunderstood.

A Soldier's Death (13+) # 1331260:
A poem about a soldier dying after a battle.

My Angel On Earth (E) # 1323319:
Many times my wife has been called an angel on earth. This inspired this poem.

Women Just Don’t Get It! (E) # 1317321:
Most women just don't understand this passion that drives men in the Fall.

Let Her Be A Weed (E) # 1315260:
A poem about the virtues of being like a weed rather than a flower.

Being A Man (E) # 1313278:
A poem about what makes a man.

He Who Would Be Dictator (13+) # 1303323:
A poem about politics and the current VP.

Aerial Water Vapor (E) # 1303292:
A free verse poem about aerial water vapors.

The Earth’s Most Savage Predator (13+) # 1290197:
Which among earth's creatures is the most savage?

Grief And Guilt (E) # 1288731:
A free verse poem about those twin tormentors, grief and guilt.

Sunshine Smile (E) # 1286598:
A free verse poem about how sunshine can brighten a drab day.

Sightseeing In America (E) # 1286283:
A free verse poem about sights I've seen throughout America.

The Spirit Of America (E) # 1286201:
A poem written for Countrymom's Spirit of America July 4th contest.

The Springtime Melt (E) # 1277410:
Challenge: write poem on water without using wet, soak, rain, H2O, puddle, or water.

Memories of Boyhood Summers (E) # 1276961:
A free verse poem remembering my boyhood summers.

Down On The Penal Farm (13+) # 1275906:
A poem about inmates seeing the light as to their misbehavior landing them in jail.

The Pleasure of Old-fashioned Letters (E) # 1273864:
A poem remembering the pleasure of receiving old-fashioned, handwritten letters.

Death as Dynamite (13+) # 1272237:
A thought-provoking way to consider having death always nearby.

Memorial Day – 2007 (13+) # 1268083:
A poem in honor of Memorial Day.

Light One Candle (E) # 1253499:
A free verse poem about trying to improve any dark situation by doing your small part.

What Mankind Has Wrought (13+) # 1245848:
An acrostic poem about the brutality seemingly inherent in Mankind.

Viper In Their House (13+) # 1243641:
A poem about a 'viper' that one spouse knowingly brings into the marriage.

Discontented Cow Talk (E) # 1240903:
A bit of silliness with cow rhymes.

What People Value (ASR) # 1235922:
A poem about how people value quite different things.

Why, It's Us! (13+) # 1235757:
A thought-provoking poem about how points of view differ dramatically.

I Remember When (ASR) # 1229806:
A poem written for Countrymom's Senior Center Forum's Remember When poetry contest.

A Soldier's Goodbye (ASR) # 1228287:
Throughout history soldiers have had to leave loved ones behind.

DARFUR 2007 (13+) # 1227844:
A poem about the continuing Darfur tragedy.

Putting Pepper Down (ASR) # 1225498:
A poem about having to have a beloved pet dog euthanized.

Halloween (ASR) # 1169066:
A poem for Halloween.

The Leaving of the Hummingbirds (ASR) # 1168709:
A poem about the hummingbirds leaving for the winter months.

Above The Clouds (E) # 1148261:
A free verse poem about looking down on clouds during a plane flight.

Divorce (ASR) # 1111630:
A poem about the effects of divorce on a small boy.

Home (ASR) # 1103426:
Dorothy was right!

What War Is (13+) # 1099976:
A thought-provoking free-verse poem about war.

The Assembled Waiters (13+) # 1054546:
A free verse poem about waiting.

Dog Pack Attack! (13+) # 1053674:
A poem about being attacked by a pack of angry dogs.

Being Friends With The Tiger (13+) # 1050404:
A free verse poem about a boy being friends with a tiger.

The Foot Soldiers’ Battle (13+) # 1050306:
A thought-provoking look from the foot soldiers' view.

My Old Friend Rusty (13+) # 1049822:
A poem to my friend as he grows old.

Of Butterflies And Fireflies (E) # 1038699:
A free verse poem about butterflies and fireflies disappearing.

Women And Their Hair (ASR) # 1026026:
A humorous look at women and their hair concerns.

The Message of Hummingbirds (ASR) # 1020009:
A long storoem about eternal love and hummingbirds.

A Lifetime of Loneliness (ASR) # 1019072:
Do you know any Betty Brown's?

“It” Being… (13+) # 1014020:
And "it" is ??

Primitive Instincts (E) # 1013601:
A poem about Man still having primitive instincts.

The City Of New Orleans – 2005 (13+) # 1012668:
A long, free-verse poem about New Orleans.

Can’t Touch ‘Them’ (13+) # 1004159:
A poem about a TV commercial.

My Yesterdays (E) # 1003050:
A free-verse look at my yesterdays.

Killing Bluebirds (13+) # 998910:
A poem about the thrill of the kill.

Your Mother’s Heart (13+) # 997086:
The effects of a son's actions on his mother.

In Control (13+) # 996718:
A thought-provoking free-verse poem about being in contol of our lives.

Born For Greatness (ASR) # 996714:
A storoem about achieving true greatness in life.

Nagging Disappointment (ASR) # 987320:
A free verse poem about mid-life crisis.

Summer Drought (E) # 987299:
A free verse poem about summer drought.

Guarded By Lions (13+) # 985087:
A storoem about a true happening.

P B, Jelly, and Sweet Pickle Sandwich (ASR) # 979726:
A humorous poem about monsters in the night.

The Candiru (13+) # 974253:
A poem about the candiru fish.

A Tear (E) # 973940:
A free verse poem about tears.

Four Generations Captured (E) # 966948:
A poem written about a family portrait taken of four generations of males.

Springtime Colors (E) # 960592:
The real purpose of springtime colors.

An Idea To Die For (13+) # 950597:
A free verse poem about a glorious idea.

America’s Indians And Hitler (13+) # 950166:
A storoem about Hitler's view of how America handled its Indian problem.

Chronically Late (ASR) # 949772:
A storoem about a late friend.

Pachyderms (ASR) # 949484:
A poem about...well, pachyderms.

Old Friends (13+) # 949311:
A storoem about friendship in the old West.

The Lioness And The Baby Oryx (13+) # 949179:
A storoem with the tale of a young lioness and an oryx calf.

The Dark (13+) # 948077:
A thought-provoking poem about monsters in the dark.

Bob (13+) # 945322:
A humorous short story about...well, Bob.

The Beast Within (ASR) # 944986:
A poem about the beast some people battle.

White Water Rafting Remembrances (13+) # 944908:
A poem of memory fragments of a white water raft trip.

Crows Or Songbirds (ASR) # 944325:
A storoem about how we choose to fill our thoughts.

Words Hurled In Anger (ASR) # 944243:
A free-verse poem about speaking while angry.

Food For Thought (ASR) # 943789:
A thought-provoking poem about the purpose of beauty in Nature.

Random Thoughts Gleaned Walking My Dogs (13+) # 942205:
A storoem about thoughts about human behavior from watching my dogs on walks.

Glimpses Of A Life (ASR) # 941830:
A lifetime seen in "snapshots"...

The Orange Balloon (E) # 938925:
A storoem about an orange balloon and a grandmother's love.

Flower Buds (E) # 938182:
A free-verse poem about flower buds and their potential.

The Fate Of Bart And Molly (13+) # 936278:
The last in a trilogy about Big Bad Black Bart and Miss Molly.

Miss Molly Makes Madam (13+) # 934257:
A follow-up poem to Big Bad Black Bart that continues their adventures.

A Wasted Life (13+) # 933727:
A thought-provoking storoem about a newly honorable man and his past sins.

Rick And Mick (13+) # 932962:
A long storoem about two brothers foraging for food in their harsh environment.

The Louisiana Non-Winter Of 2005 (ASR) # 932240:
A free-verse poem that takes a playful look at NW La's extremely mild winter of 2005.

The Seven Deadly Sins (ASR) # 931741:
A thought-provoking storoem about the seven deadly sins and America today.

Sugar, The Love Affair Must End (ASR) # 931353:
A poem about the end of a lifelong love affair.

A Visit With Grandma (ASR) # 930641:
A storoem about visiting grandmother in the nursing home.

Eggs Away! (13+) # 928973:
A poem about those teenage boys who bombed their high school with eggs.

A Wilderness Honeymoon (13+) # 928585:
A long storoem about a honeymoon hiking in the wilderness.

A Murderous Raid (13+) # 926883:
A thought-provoking storoem about a documentary I watched on TV.

A Marriage Destined To Be (E) # 926716:
A storoem about a girl's knowing who she will marry.

Lost In Guilt (13+) # 926547:
A storoem about a woman's personal tragedy.

TSUNAMI! (ASR) # 924268:
A poem about the tsunami.

Blood Suckers, Etc. (ASR) # 919565:
A thought-provoking acrostic poem.

The Ugly, Little Tree (ASR) # 919286:
A storoem about an ugly, little Christmas tree and its fate.

In Memory Of Coco, A Red Dachshund (13+) # 915288:
Based on a TRUE story currently in the area news.

The Bog Of Life (13+) # 912196:
A storoem about White versus Black and the gray inbetween.

The First Wintry Day (E) # 911667:
A free verse poem about the arrival of winter.

A Special Christmas Present (13+) # 911509:
A storoem about a little girl's request from Santa.

A Life-Altering Event (ASR) # 911006:
A thought-provoking storoem about having a baby.

In The Past (ASR) # 910970:
A free verse poem about facing the retirement years.

Big Bad Black Bart (13+) # 908442:
A humorous poem about a town and an outlaw.

A Fall Conflict (E) # 907817:
A free verse poem about winter replacing summer.

Young Men At War (13+) # 907259:
A storoem about young men and war.

Today Is My 60th Birthday (13+) # 903815:
A storoem written on my 60th birthday about what I've observed during my life.

U.S. Bear Parts For Sale (13+) # 902518:
A thought-provoking poem about a national wildlife tragedy.

A Wandering Warrior VII (13+) # 902198:
The concluding storoem to the wandering warrior saga.

A Wandering Warrior VI (13+) # 902146:
Another storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior V (13+) # 901853:
A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior IV (13+) # 901493:
A long storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior and a lady in distress.

A Wandering Warrior III (13+) # 901140:
A storoem that continues the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior II (13+) # 900509:
A storoem continuing the saga of a wandering warrior.

A Wandering Warrior (13+) # 899846:
A long storoem of olden times and a wandering warrior.

Hospitality Repaid (E) # 896298:
A storoem about hospitality being repaid.

AFRICA (13+) # 893294:
An acrostic poem for Africa.

Black African Genocide (13+) # 893287:
A thought-provoking poem about the situation in western Sudan at present.

I Am Your Moon (E) # 893170:
A free verse poem about the goodness of my wife.

City Under Attack! (ASR) # 892588:
A free verse poem about soldiers fighting to defend their society.

While My Love Is Away (E) # 890682:
A free verse poem about missing my wife when she is away on a trip.

It’s All In Your Viewpoint (13+) # 889700:
A storoem about an 1870's view of the 21st century.

Life’s Simple Treasures (13+) # 889462:
A storoem about the simple things in life.

Fathers Go Off To War (13+) # 888647:
A poem about fathers and war.

Zealots (13+) # 887929:
A thought-provoking political poem.

The Mirror Of Souls (13+) # 884861:
A storoem about a mirror to reveal a person's soul.

A Friend No Longer (E) # 882926:
A poem about the loss of a once loving friend.

Community Kindness (ASR) # 880118:
A thought-provoking poem about how a community reacts.

A Family Tradition (ASR) # 879852:
A storoem about the importance of a family tradition.

The Burden Of Regret (ASR) # 872983:
A storoem about death bed regret.

The River Of Life (E) # 871173:
A free verse poem about the flow of life as a river.

Hollywood Ending (E) # 870893:
A poem of hope for happy outcomes in life.

Old Blue (13+) # 869629:
A long storoem about a boy and his dog.

Cats And Dogs (13+) # 868998:
A free verse poem meant to be thought-provoking.

The Beast Within (18+) # 862740:
A long, free verse poem that is thought-provoking!

Reflections Upon Turning Sixty (E) # 862160:
A free verse poem reflecting upon life.

Summer Gold (ASR) # 861665:
A free verse poem about stocking the freezer with summer's golden harvest.

Old Glory (13+) # 861640:
A storoem about seeing a flag all lit up on a dark night.

HARRYG Acrostic Poem (13+) # 861589:
For Angelterra's Acrostic Poem contest based on handle/user name

A Thunderstorm On A Muggy June Night (E) # 854488:
A free verse poem about a thunderstorm.

An Angel On Earth (E) # 851486:
A poem dedicated to my wife Linda...about angels living on earth.

The Vine That Swallowed The South (E) # 851374:
An informative poem about that southern pest vine.

A Poet Seeks Enlightenment (E) # 849147:
A humorous look at poets and their books.

In Search of Paradise (13+) # 848228:
A long storoem about a girl's search for Paradise on earth.

Predatory Cats, Predatory Men (13+) # 848024:
A free verse poem about what constitutes true cruelty.

The Larger View (E) # 839101:
A poem about collective versus individual merit.

WAR (13+) # 837789:
War... before, during, and after...from three viewpoints...shades of Vietnam.

Each Must Decide (13+) # 834035:
A thought-provoking storoem about a young dragon facing prejudice.

Spring Rains (E) # 833092:
A haiku about spring rains.

The Epiphany (18+) # 831286:
A reprobate wakes up at dawn on the beach and has an epiphany.

Family Intervention (E) # 830812:
A poem about love and family standing in the way.

He Still Knows Her (ASR) # 828217:
A storoem about love and Alzheimer's disease.

Springtime In Louisiana (E) # 826165:
A free-verse poem about the arrival of spring.

The Beginning (E) # 825324:
A poem about life's first journey.

The Family Chain Of Life (E) # 823170:
A thought-provoking free verse poem about the generations in a family.

And So The Zoo Lion Paces... (E) # 816933:
A free verse poem about hungering for the chance to live up to your potential.

All The Dancing Bears (E) # 816798:
A free verse poem about 'dancing bears'.

Returning Disabled (13+) # 816104:
Mortality has dropped and becoming disabled has risen in modern warfare.

Alfred Must Die! (13+) # 813493:
A fantasy storoem about love and what a man will do for the sake of love.

Happiness Is Ephemeral (ASR) # 812051:
A thought-provoking free verse poem regarding happiness.

The Beauty In Life (ASR) # 811667:
A free verse poem considering the beauty and the brutality in life.

Granddad Did His Best (13+) # 811584:
A special bond exists between a girl and her granddad...

A Journey Home (ASR) # 808802:
A weary soldier hopes for a loving welcome home.

By The Light Of The Full Moon (13+) # 807624:
A storoem about walking the dogs one night after midnight when the moon is full.

Revenge, Sweet Revenge (18+) # 800763:
A thought-provoking storoem....will the cycle of violence ever end??

My Mother’s Rodent Phobia (13+) # 795268:
The boyhood memory of when Mother became phobic to rodents.

A Casualty Of War! (18+) # 791996:
A humorous poem about fighting back against the neighbors' cat.

An Affectionate Moment (ASR) # 791426:
A moment in time to be long regretted...

Living Life To The Fullest (ASR) # 790908:
A husband must decide upon priorities in his life.

The Price Of Freedom (ASR) # 776252:
A tribute to veterans.

Yuck! Let It Go! (13+) # 772337:
A storoem based upon a true happening on a NY commuter train.

Cindy Jo (ASR) # 766826:
A storoem about the human spirit.

Worth The Price? (13+) # 766200:
A thought-provoking storoem about the price of an affair.

For Linda (E) # 758821:
A poem of love for my wife Linda...

That Man Looks Just Like Jesus! (ASR) # 757949:
A thought-provoking storoem about how Jesus really looked.

The First Fallen Leaves (E) # 757927:
A poem about the coming of autumn colors.

The Scheduled Stoning Of Amina Lawal (13+) # 755782:
A storoem about a political issue and the harshness of Shariah courts against women.

Those E-mail Spam Ads (18+) # 752011:
A humorous poem about e-mail spam ads. HUMOR!

One Night Early In September (E) # 751202:
A free verse poem about the coming of fall.

A Worthy Quest (13+) # 750253:
A thought-provoking storoem about good versus evil.

Wendy's Palm Trees (E) # 732615:
A storoem about true love and palm trees...

A Dangerous Society (E) # 728039:
A storoem about living in a dangerous society.

Her Sweet Baby Girl (13+) # 727587:
A storoem about a daughter who disappoints again.

Death With Kindness (ASR) # 724722:
A storoem about love and kindness and death.

An Invasion Of Nile Monitor Lizards (E) # 722989:
A storoem based upon a newspaper account about monitor lizards in Florida.

A Traffic Fatality (ASR) # 722659:
A storoem about a rich man driving through a poorer neighborhood...

A Bad Father? (13+) # 721416:
A thought-provoking storoem of a neighbor's point of view.

Simpler Times (E) # 721173:
A storoem of a simpler childhood and a balsa wood airplane toy in 1954.

Unknown Consequences (E) # 718089:
A storoem about a poet's book having unrecognized effects.

The Dead Seas (E) # 717368:
A poem about Mankind's killing of the world's oceans and seas.

Faint Etching On The Heart (E) # 716279:
A storoem about lost love and recovering.

My Morning Battle (E) # 713865:
A humorous poem about fighting the same old battle every morning.

Good Or Evil? (E) # 713188:
A poem that asks the age-old question about Man.

You Snake In The Grass! (E) # 712470:
A storoem about rain, bird feeders, and a blue jay acting strange.

Teaching Thievery (ASR) # 709628:
A storoem about an experience my wife and I had while shopping an estate sale.

The Need For Tangible Achievements (E) # 709481:
A storoem about Man's desire to know that his achievements are real.

“Where Are You Crawling To??” (ASR) # 703719:
A short story about my basic training adventures years ago.

The Interval Between (E) # 702434:
A poem reflecting on what makes one's life have happiness and meaning.

Acting Like A Man (13+) # 695172:
A storoem about a young man choosing between love and duty.

The Humanitarian of the Year (ASR) # 690222:
A storoem of the motivation behind one man's becoming a humanitarian.

How Could It Be? (13+) # 683533:
A storoem about a man waiting in the hospital to learn if his wife will live.

Tiger And I (ASR) # 681326:
A storoem from my childhood and the death of my pet cat.

“I’ll Never Love Again” (ASR) # 681106:
A storoem of a boy's loss of his first love and his learning the heart can love anew.

A Strange Young Maiden (ASR) # 678591:
A long storoem of a strange young maiden, a nobleman with amnesia, and a romantic tale.

The Last Unicorn (ASR) # 676380:
A storoem about the extinction of the unicorn.

Fishing Fragments (E) # 671617:
A poem of fragments of a day spent on a fishing trip.

Mother And Child (13+) # 668526:
A poem about war and civilians. Thought-provoking.

The Centurion And The Crucifixion (13+) # 665709:
A long storoem about a Roman centurion present during the crucifixion of Jesus.

Who I Am (E) # 661690:
A thought-provoking free verse poem about who I am.... a body or a mind and beliefs?

The Centurion And The Jew (13+) # 656581:
A long thought-provoking storoem about a chance encounter in ancient Judea.

Wednesday's Lunch Out (13+) # 654754:
A decidedly tongue-in-cheek account of going out to lunch one Wednesday.

The Aftermath Of War (13+) # 653765:
A long free verse poem about a battle and its aftermath, set in Roman times.

An Estate Sale Bargain (E) # 652236:
A storoem about a mosaic picture bought at an estate sale.

My Trip To The Store (ASR) # 647526:
A free verse poem about seeing a young dog in the street.

Answered Prayers (E) # 645086:
A storoem of a waitress serving coffee and apple pie to a stranger one snowy night.

A True Heart, Inside And Out (ASR) # 641307:
A long storoem of maidens, a prince, a prophecy of hearts and love.

A Freezing Rain (13+) # 639558:
A storoem reflecting on my life as a boy in 1954 and the rules of friendships allowed.

End Of Summer Of '57 (ASR) # 639165:
A poem relating a 'tragic event' in my life at end of summer of 1957.

Call Of The Returning Geese (E) # 638268:
A free verse poem about hearing the call of geese returning north.

An Armadillo On The Grill (E) # 635376:
A storoem about running over an armadillo and the aftermath. Strictly for laughs!

A Tree Of Love (E) # 629486:
A storoem about a lifetime of love and their tree.

Living Behind Protective Walls (E) # 628814:
An encounter in the waiting room at the dentist's office inspired this poem.

Tomorrow We Must Die (13+) # 626324:
A storoem about the night around the campfires before the battle the next day.

Mr. Brady Goes To The Doctor (E) # 625007:
A storoem about a man trying to calm down at doctor's office to lower his BP.

Dispensed Unevenly (E) # 623611:
A poem to be thought-provoking.

A Matter Of Honesty (ASR) # 622294:
A storoem about teaching a son honesty.

An Elderly Couple (ASR) # 613930:
A poem about the death of a wife after sharing life for 50 years.

My Neighbor’s Guilty Conscience (ASR) # 612584:
A storoem of strange happenings, guilt-ridden dreams, and being bothered.

Martin Luther King’s Holiday (ASR) # 611340:
A storoem about why MLK deserves a national holiday in his honor.

"It" (E) # 608431:
A short poem about 'it'... Hopefully thought-provoking!

The Strange Behavior Of Birds (E) # 605206:
A free verse poem about the odd way birds behave alone versus in a group.

A Lovers' Quest (ASR) # 603803:
A storoem relating a tale of true love between knight and princess.

TRUE Love In The Morning (ASR) # 602735:
A contest entry for romantic poems. True love upon awakening before wife does.

The Winter Storm (ASR) # 597364:
A storoem of a winter storm, a SUV rollover, death and a search for a child.

Brotherly Love (ASR) # 594765:
A long storoem with a tale of brotherly love...and tragedy.

The Bird Lady (E) # 592485:
A storoem about the neighborhood lady who feeds birds.

The Garden Statue (E) # 590711:
A storoem about a garden statue and Christmas.

A Hero In The Grave (ASR) # 588318:
A thought-provoking poem about choices made and life-long consequences.

A Husband's Lament (E) # 587401:
A very tongue-in-cheek look at shopping at the grocery store. Comedy!

A Lingering Disease (E) # 586756:
A short poem about a malady that continues to plague Man.

An "oot" Poem Mostly About War (E) # 580676:
A humorous poem using -oot words. Comedy!

Her Christmas Wish List (E) # 579912:
A storoem about a girl talking with Santa.

Untitled Poem (E) # 577959:
A storoem about a poem's merit.

Man-made Savannahs (E) # 575674:
A thought-provoking storoem about a life of comfort versus life in the wild.

His Proudest Moment (E) # 568324:
A storoem based on a true life gesture of kindness and friendship.

Grieving Still... (13+) # 566410:
A poem about her still grieving twenty years after Butch was killed.

Lest I Forget... (E) # 563596:
A humorous look at my memory slipping as I age.

Down To The Sea (E) # 563588:
A poem about man's longing for a simple, carefree life.

A Family Tragedy (ASR) # 561664:
A storoem, sad but thought-provoking, about deaths in this family.

The Call Of The Geese (E) # 557869:
A long free verse poem about feelings evoked by the call of the geese.

The Long Awaited Day (ASR) # 552714:
A long storoem about a husband-wife relationship after years of marriage.

Freedom! Freedom? (E) # 550556:
A storoem about attaining freedom and then it involving hardships.

Trial At Sea (ASR) # 547883:
A storoem about temptation by Satan.

Books Of Lives (E) # 546712:
A storoem about books representing the minds of humans.

An Act Of Bioterrorism (13+) # 546506:
The aftermath of release of a viral bioterrorism agent.....a long free verse poem.

A Back Woods Cabin (E) # 541212:
A storoem for Halloween. City folk inherit a back woods cabin...

Saving A Few Salmon (E) # 539790:
A storoem about whether it is worth saving a few out of hundreds.

Rosie And Maggie (E) # 532556:
A storoem about friendship between two women.

Motherhood (ASR) # 531933:
A thought-provoking storoem about two mothers.

A Noble Enterprise (ASR) # 529825:
A free verse poem about young men and a noble enterprise....

Dead Upon The Ground (E) # 526315:
A free verse poem about death of an adolescent...

The Worst Thing About Being Old (ASR) # 524760:
A storoem about being elderly.

The Nature Trail (E) # 523667:
A storoem relating a walk on my first nature trail...

The Existence Of Angels (E) # 522923:
A storoem about the existence of angels.

Sparrows And Pigeons (ASR) # 521033:
A poem about discrimination...against sparrows and pigeons....

The Day Hope Dies (ASR) # 516697:
A poem about hope and when it dies.

Ginny Discovers Trick Or Treating (E) # 515988:
A storoem about when my 2-year-old daughter goes T or t-ing.

Decisions, Decisions (ASR) # 515188:
A storoem (story poem) about walking the dog and strange things happen.

Birthday Love (ASR) # 511909:
A long storoem (story poem) about a special birthday gift.

One Leaf's Journey (E) # 511898:
A poem using a leaf metaphor for life's importance.

--- The Christmas Poems --- (ASR) # 510889:
Two poems about Christmas, one humorous, one sad.

The Long Nap At The Park (ASR) # 509388:
A poem describing an elderly man getting sun at the park...

Guardian Angels (E) # 504542:
A poem about nature and acting as a guardian angel....

A Mother’s Inner Voice (13+) # 500812:
A poem about a mother's inner voice warning her...

The Fate Of Mankind (ASR) # 499848:
A long story-poem (storoem) about Mankind's fate in 2222....

--- The Old Salty Poems --- (E) # 496605:
A long narrative poem of strangers and friendship.

The Revelation (ASR) # 495337:
A free verse poem about teenagers experiencing a revelation...

Burying A Teenage Son (ASR) # 492747:
A poem about a teenager killed in a car wreck....

Comfort Food (ASR) # 492286:
A poem about death....and oatmeal.

-- The West Nile Virus Poems -- (ASR) # 490130:
Two poems about the current outbreak of West Nile Fever in southern Louisiana....

A Most Unusual Night (ASR) # 485182:
A poem about my dog sensing something is out there....

A Son To Meet (13+) # 484945:
A poem about the aftermath of the death of a son...

That Old Geezer Who Died (ASR) # 483821:
A poem about what experiences an older person might could share if allowed....

The Escape Of Inanimate Objects (E) # 482185:
A poem about why ice cubes jump out of your hands, socks and keys disappear.....

The Lingering Rose (E) # 481874:
A poem about the coming of winter....

A Country-style Emergency (ASR) # 475426:
A poem about a medical emergency in a rural setting...

Used Farm Equipment Auction (E) # 475141:
A poem about watching old farm equipment being auctioned off....

The Predatory Life (ASR) # 469701:
A poem about predatory lives....

The Beggar (ASR) # 467551:
A poem about being approached by a beggar.

Half A Heart (ASR) # 467354:
A poem about a sister.

A Summertime Picnic (13+) # 466552:
A poem about a quiet picnic when....

About MEN (ASR) # 458205:
A contest entry poem for Earthwoman's Challenge For Men contest.

Taking A Pee While Traveling Out West (13+) # 457665:
A poem detailing an incident while driving out west....

Wildfire! (E) # 456011:
A poem from a wildfire's viewpoint...

Rain Fell Tonight (E) # 455485:
A poem reflecting on the difference between working generations.

One Day At The Park (13+) # 449846:
A poem about an incident at the park.

Frog Hunting With A Three-year-old (E) # 446063:
A poem about catching frogs by the bucketful...

At The Park With The Grandchildren (13+) # 444055:
A poem about being at the park with my grandchildren who live 300 miles away.

On The Importance Of An Individual Life (13+) # 441445:
A poem about the importance of an individual life.

--- The Mockingbird Poems -- (E) # 436279:
A poem about mockingbirds' singing at night.

A Daughter's Goodbye (13+) # 434944:
A poem dealing with a daughter and her mother's death.

Childhood Innocence (13+) # 428305:
A poem recalling an event from 1950 in the life of a 5-year-old.

Plight Of The Colonists (13+) # 424300:
A poem about colonists trying to survive against a superior enemy.

Memories...For Sale Cheap! (13+) # 421443:
A poem of a daughter's emotions during an estate sale

A Disney World Memory (ASR) # 418219:
A poem detailing a family memory from Disney World.

On The Cruelty In Nature (13+) # 418185:
A poem dealing with death and survival in Nature

The Wall (13+) # 417188:
A poem reflecting on The Wall, the Vietnam Memorial.

A Report On Earth's Mankind (ASR) # 415192:
Poem of alien reporting on status of mankind

The Canine's Howling At The Moon (E) # 415185:
poem about why canines howl at the moon