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by Dave
Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1236257
A log of the magnificent journey across the vast sea of my imagination.
A sig awarded for winning "The Anything Goes Poetry Contest"

A log of our magnificent journey.

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July 30, 2023 at 9:25am
July 30, 2023 at 9:25am
#1053332
He missed Christmas while serving overseas,
but now the family is coming together
to welcome him home on leave.

They will celebrate the holiday
a little late this year.

Still, it will be a jolly July
with peppermint candy canes
hung around the patio
and cold chocolate milkshakes
to replace traditional hot cocoa.

The hot summer sun casts an eerie glow
on cotton snow spread across the ground,
as the joy of giving intensifies
when friends and relatives deliver
gifts for military still serving overseas.



Notes
July 9, 2023 at 2:38pm
July 9, 2023 at 2:38pm
#1052378
Our children sacrifice their dreams
when duty screams
of country's need
for those who lead.

The brutal consequence of war
is lots of gore.
When soldiers die,
their mothers cry,

because their kinfolk are bereft
with nothing left
for families
but memories.


Notes on the Minute form of poetry
June 24, 2023 at 2:01pm
June 24, 2023 at 2:01pm
#1051529
Summer sings a bewitching tune
about the joyful month of June
for couple on their honeymoon
in Montego Bay.

The rhythm of the rain will affect
the way the newlyweds connect,
as they will frequently reflect
in years to come.

While Summer croons her serenade
with sunrise orange marmalade,
the children sell their lemonade
to folks with angry thirst.

She sets spectacular buffet
with red strawberries on display
and oysters from Chesapeake Bay,
whatever you prefer.

Mosquitoes, hornets, ants, and flies
in humid air bring some surprise,
while solar radiation fries
those who venture out.

My picture window reverie
will capture all there is to see
when deer and geese come visit me,
while I stay cool inside.

Somebody made Summer upset,
so she vowed to make them regret.
For spite, the worst you can get
would be a hurricane.


Notes on the Ovi form of poetry
June 5, 2023 at 5:22pm
June 5, 2023 at 5:22pm
#1050616
Within this sacred dome of love,
we share the blessings from above.

We call it home, and there we strive
to nurture joy and make it thrive.

Beyond the gritty world outside,
respect remains intact with pride.

Our little kitty tickles hearts,
while Mama bakes some apple tarts.
May 6, 2023 at 6:52pm
May 6, 2023 at 6:52pm
#1049304
Poppies pollinate
here to consecrate
the lives lost across the sea.
Their families mourn
with the poppies worn
to symbolize bravery.

Because heroes' blood
mingled with the mud,
poppies bloom in Normandy.
They blanket the land
where men died in sand
to preserve their memory.


Notes on the Alouette form of poetry
April 22, 2023 at 6:30pm
April 22, 2023 at 6:30pm
#1048622
A mother cries
when precious son departs for war.

A mother cries
and will forever agonize
when Army rep knocks on her door.

The grieving shakes her to the core,
so mother cries.


Notes on the Rondelet form of poetry
April 3, 2023 at 5:34pm
April 3, 2023 at 5:34pm
#1047437
The earth becomes a canvas for Mother Nature's art
         when Heaven pours its bounty upon the ground
and then brushes flower garden with lots of sunshine,
         'til sprouts of daffodils and pansies abound.

She paints my yard in vibrant green, gold, and magenta,
         bejeweled with resplendent morning dew drops,
viewed with wonder from my perch in back porch rocking chair
         while savoring scrumptious cherry lollipops.


Notes on the Doha form of poetry
March 10, 2023 at 5:58pm
March 10, 2023 at 5:58pm
#1046196
When Little John, the leprechaun,
published his mystery novel
regarding forest episodes,
he became a celebrity.

Folks all gathered at the tavern
with Little John, the leprechaun,
retelling all the tales he wrote
about the pot of gold and such.

Community citizens praised
his civic generosity,
when Little John, the leprechaun,
shared his royalties with the town.

Because of all that has happened,
every youngster of his clan
wishes they could be as famous
as Little John, the leprechaun.


Notes on the Quatern form of poetry
March 7, 2023 at 5:10pm
March 7, 2023 at 5:10pm
#1046056
Family secrets
remained hidden in old box
on top closet shelf,

until Mama passed away
without any forewarning.

We found treasures there,
but those late discoveries
did not ease the pain.


Notes on the Oriental Octet form of poetry
March 6, 2023 at 10:05am
March 6, 2023 at 10:05am
#1046019
Quiet descends
around the crowd
gathered to bid farewell
to another soldier.

They stand motionless
while chaplain says his piece
and bugler begins
the final salute.

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