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OzymandiasLooking at pictures I took of the 2011 "Seli 1" oil spill in Cape Town, and the amount of manpower it took to contain the relatively small incident, I wondered what will happen when we're gone.
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A Fallen LeafLife is a glorious parade! But does anybody really expect to grow old? -
A Profile of Poet John DonneThis is a profile on the poet, John Donne. He was a metaphysical poet who contributed a lot to the art of poetry.
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Autumn in the CountryFall is a special time of year and this poem describes the perfect fall day as a little girl waits for a feast.
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The Trick Behind the TreatA short poem painting a picture of the trick-or-treating tradition that many American children participate in. -
Lost Soul of AutumnA poem of autumn sadness. -
October Is the Cruelest MonthIn a metaphor for lost love and the cycle of aging, we look at a grand maple in her prime, knowing that her beauty is temporary. But unlike humans, trees bounce back in full regalia each spring, while mere mortals simply age each year. -
Raven CrowAn original, lyrical poem about the harvest season. This poem is featured on one of my elemental art cards. -
Cavafy: The Greatest Poet to Come From EgyptWith Egypt much on our minds lately, it is a good time -- frankly, it is always a good time -- to go back to the 154 poems of Constantine P. Cavafy (better known as C. P. Cavafy), one of the greatest poets to come from Egypt. -
Shadow DimensionsA lost psychonauting traveler, a nation's descent. -
PassageThis summer is like a fingerprint, unique, and personal for all of us who have lived through this period of time I call the "passage." -
This Car of Mine Just Wasn't Made RightThere's only one thing left working on my car. -
Feet that Walked the Earth, Stuck in a ChairA body that was healthy, and a mouth that was eloquent, now halted and silenced. A disabling disease caused me to go from active and healthy, to disabled, immobile and silent. But I'm thankful to be alive, and with a sound mind. -
Coming Home from CollegeA student's perspective on what it means to come home to his mountain roots after attending college in a distant city for 6 months. -
As Light PrevailsA poem depicting man's triumph over the evils of the night. -
The SentryThe Sentry is a haiku inspired by the crows who patrol the river banks along the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. -
And the Crow FliesA poem. Vers libre. Of the summer. -
Depths of DesperationThis poem delves into the experience of apartment-bound solitude. -
Standing Your GroundA haiku on withstanding obstacles and staying strong. You may be battered and worn out, but your spirit and core remains relentless.
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A Patio with Tinted Windows is GreatThis is a poem that describes how relaxing a patio with tinted windows can be for families. -
Politicians, Stop Calling Me!Amusing poem about the annoying Robocalls.
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MyselfThis poem is about myself and a way to let people know how I feel.
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"See Ya"This poem is about my husband wanting to leave me and how he felt when he wanted to do this.
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ShellNo matter how hard I try, or how good life seems, my dark truths still reside inside.
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Perpetual LifeAn abstract short verse poem about the flowers of life and how no matter what they survive and continue on.
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Into the NightA dark short verse poem about traveling into the darkest part of myself, my reality, and my beliefs.
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UnknownA short verse poem about a life never finding its place within a world of unknowns.
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Building WallsA unique, short verse poem about building walls around myself to protect myself and others.
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The Red Snake SlithersAn odd short verse poem about death via the travels of a red snake that slithers our way.
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Dorian GrayAn abstract, short verse poem based off Dorian Gray, a character created by Oscar Wilde.
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How Do You KnowA short verse poem about a question that is always somewhere in my head, waiting, searching, guessing.
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Whisper to MeA short verse poem of dreams and being set free by all that they mean.
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StrangerI grew up as a stranger to the one person who should have loved me most of all.
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BecomeA short verse poem about the optimism of adolescents being ripped away by adulthood.
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The End of All ThingsA dark end has come. No longer do I care of what I do to those that remain.
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The Hollows of NightA short verse poem about the night and all that it betrays.
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The Somber Tales of NightingalesShort verse poem about listening to the sounds all around and finding meaning for yourself.
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Death's PendulumA dark poem about death and fate, inspired by the classic works of Poe.
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I MustA dark, short verse poem about what I must do.