If only did I know...
In response to the challenge posed several weeks ago. This poem written by a modern Georgian poetess popped up in a recently published almanac. It was such a perfect fit to the challenge that I couldn’t resist temptation to translate it for this occasion. The lady poetess did what I was supposed to do – she did my thinking while I tried my best to translate her poem as close to the original as I could.
Your smile
little ditty i came up with in the shower...now who to sing it to...
Springtime
Anticipation of Spring
SUMMER NIGHT
7/2/2022: Lately I have hit a very long dry spell since COVID-19 hit - being isolated you would think it would have been an incentive for creative juices but did quite the opposite.
V.D.
WHEN YOU SERVE YOUR COUNTRY; SOMETIMES YOU GET MORE THEN YOU BARGAINED FOR! I CAUGHT IT ONCE JUST TO BE ABLE TO WRITE ABOUT IT! THATS EXTREME BUT THATS I WAY I AM!
One two three four five six seven eight nine…
Every time I count the stars, I can only count one to nine, cus when I am going to count ten I think of you and I wish you were here with me… My baby, please come to me and help me stop counting the stars… : ) .............................................................................................................. THANK YOU EVERYONE SOOO SOOO SOOO VERY MUCH FOR READING MY POEM. ^__^ XXXX HOPE YOU ENJOY COUNTING THE STARS.... HEEHEE :p
A Garden ...
A thought ...
Silver whispers
One night I saw a shooting star flashing golden memories wishing for someone beautiful just like you babe Dazzling dreams each night silver trailing thoughts faraway looking at the moon face over and back howling echoes a soulful plea c
Anger and Resentment
why forgive...
Creature
There was a time it was easy to surrender to things that weren't worthy of my surrender, but fighting hell has made me what I am ~Jesse Okoroshi Masu James F ~
The Path ...
I love Nature Center paths & trails ... for romance, too.
The Thrill of It…
Inglorious lashing counts with the blink Of an eye, sleepy with a passionate stare Lingering, a tasty morsel dreamt between Teeth, a deliberate pressure…pressing Where shadows dare to creep, inside Determination waits and steals a lick Between
Children Of The Universe
"You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars..." - The Desiderata
Learning To Fly
Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven. ~William Shakespeare~
The Man Who Walks Upon The Fells
This was written for a friend. A man I respect highly. :) It is what is envisioned to go on a walk with him as a friend though his beloved Fells. :)
The Exam
No exam that I ever had to do ... thank goodness
A Foxy Smile So Demure
A woman's smile
IT'S COMPLICATED ( A Palindrome)
^_^ Is this called, "Palindrome" ehh..??? Somebody please tell me the truth. >_</ pleaseeee..pleaseeee... No need to be afraid to hurt me or my feeling. I'm tough than you think . lol I'm not that soft and sweet as my face. LOL So now tell me if this is Palindrome or just a Poem (free verse)? Thank you very much for your time reading my poem. XXX ^__^ PS. MacDuff wake up already? :-O
Remembering the Irish Famine !
In 1845 more than 1 million people died in Ireland from starvation when blight disease wiped out the potatoe crop. At the time Ireland was under British rule and suffered much oppression. To the present day the population hasn't recovered.
Spring Breeze
Springtime Romance !! So .....let someone know how you feel about them, but ever so gently!! ok?
white rose
a thousand saints would fall myrtre in a heavenly hue you are the fairest by far the prettiest in purest of colours mirror, mirror amazingly georgous purity indepth vision white rose most beautiful satin soft petals falling from the h
Heart of Gold
Dedicated to cafetwo2010
Played a fool
Played a fool Cried enough tears to fill a pool I thought you were my missing jewel I was never anything more then a toy Used by you, a baby boy Took away all of my joy You knocked me down Give me a week I'll be back on my feet I'm g
Profiling the Poet
I am a: -uh,Guy Seeking: -she who wears lipstick, and never gets a run in her nylons Location: -under a bridge Last Online: -I think it's now Height: -13 ft. 9 inches Body Type: - Greek God Hair Color: -Samson wine Eye Color: -Electric
A Roundup For MacDuff :)
Defining words of horses. This was written on an observation of rounded up two-year old colts and fillies. At birth they are imprint trained, halter and lead broke. Then they are turned out to pasture to grow and thrive. At their two year birthday, they are rounded up and vaccinated, gelded as needed and saddle trained. Imprint training works wonders. After a few tense moments, they settle down and remember the imprint training. They handle very well and training them is a breeze. :-)
All of Our Lives are Planned
Walking down my road one day I see a little tree, It seems so lost and alone, it reminds me of… me, Not really having a place in this world, not knowing what to do, But sure to grow up big and strong, this I know is true, Feeling small and in the
Midnight Concophany!
Was thinking of the ocean at late hour
Forked Lightning.
A kiss is one of the most sensual things two lovers can share...
Pania
* Sydney suburbs
Steven
I wrote this for a friend of mine who at the time was trying to find a home for a horse who was rescued. He found one
A Christmas Snow------monorhyme
A Christmas Snow The soft snow flakes fall gently coating the land, which to white is turning. Trees brushed white stand gleaming as Christmas dawns with sunlight bursting. A hush settles as people start stirring emotions high, children in
The Sound Of Silence
Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sounds of Silence" was, and remains, my favourite song of all time. I spent many hours listening to it. Silence is the canvas on which all sounds are painted. I have tried to capture its essence with this haiku. I am not sure how others will respond to it but it is deeply personal to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jqn9SKYAgY Some of their other great hits are shown on the same youtube page.
A Bag of Monkeys
Please note: (*) A "monkey" is racetrack/racing slang for $500= so obviously these are not "actual" monkeys - merely metaphorical ones. (**) Happy "Year of the Monkey" to all CS members.
No Fishing
I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W.C. Fields
The Poets Voice
Dedicated to the poetic spirit of all the poets here
Fal-e Hafiz
For centuries, it has been a Persian tradition to consult Hafez when confronted with a difficult decision or choice. When used in divination, it is widely believed that Hafez’s poetry will reveal the answer to your destiny.
My euology!
This is life for us. one day you will see me no more!
Silently to Myself
Just another translation of a Georgian poet.
Regrets and Gratitude
Went on a poetry- writing hiatus for over 2 years so feeling like a stranger to both poetry writing and the poets in the corner now. I hope there are still poets here of my days...it would be nice to hear from you all again. Our furry friend was put down this weekend due to his failing health. I didn't think his passing away will move me as much as it did. Nothing much has stirred me in the past three years that's enough to help me find the courage to try writing again.
You and me against the world...
You and me against the world...
Wild flowers
What a beautiful spring day, I just had to go out and play I stumbled upon a field of wild flowers. Flowers bring much delight to me.No two flowers are alike So many scents coming my way, they tickle and make my nose twitch all day What a beauti
Love Is The Answer
Loving and being loved in return is a priceless treasure which gives meaning to human existence. There are many kinds of Love - a man for his God a man for his woman a friend for his friend a person for his kin a man for his pet animal - these and many more quatrain (abab rhyme scheme) iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line)