Tag: stanzas
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Poem for a Friend
This poem was written as a birthday gift for my dearest friend, Carla Milho, a beautiful lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal. Please visit her web site to wish her a Happy Birthday on this special day – thanks very much! Frost the cake and add a candle to the dishIt’s time to…
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Poem
The other day, I had a recollection… Many, many moons ago, I was playing poker after hours with friends at an Irish pub in Royal Oak, Michigan. That night, luck was on my side and I happened to win the first four games. So, to their dismay, I said farewell and skated – up $80.…
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Poem in Response
Having read “The Dance“, written by the talented and lovely Floridian poetess, Holly Hunter – in which a beautiful redhead at the Sad Café holds the light of her heart in her hand – I was inspired to write this poem… Rhythm in wavesThey found the beachTo make the moon their own Two hearts as…
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Poem Accepted
Following a call for submissions for poems to be considered by Literary Revelations Publishing House for inclusion within an upcoming publication – Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology – I was very happy this weekend to receive a Letter of Acceptance from best selling author, poet & editor, Gabriela Marie Milton, regarding my poem entitled…
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Poem in Response
After reading “Não Há Metades” (Portuguese, meaning “There Are No Halves”) by Carla Milho – a very talented writer, lovely lady and good friend from Lisbon, Portugal – I was inspired to write this poem… Your magic charmsHave captured meNow, what am I to do You warm my heartI can’t escapeFeelings I know are true…
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Poem
A good friend and wonderful writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, she is often the source of my inspiration – Carla Milho. I encourage you to visit her web site to enjoy reading her posts. Thanks very much! A Star Named Carla The cosmos, full of starsWith one that shines so brightI draw upon the skyFor…
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Poem in Response
After reading “Forte é…” (Portuguese, meaning “Strong is…”), written by a talented writer, lovely lady and good friend from Lisbon, Carla Milho – wherein she speaks to courage and the importance of perseverance over negative influences – I was inspired to write this poem… Writing of challengesEncountered everydayIt’s one win at a timeEach victory, her way Her…
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Poem in Response
Having read “Amanhã Talvez” (Portuguese, meaning “Maybe Tomorrow”), written by a talented writer, lovely woman and good friend hailing from Lisbon, Carla Milho – wherein she contemplates meaningful expressions of emotion, aspiring to the present (carpe diem) rather than tomorrow – I was inspired to write this poem… It’s what she hasInside her heartThat makes…
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Poem in Response
There are times I feel I should refrainFrom the sounds that drum as rhymeYet, your beauty shines through poetryLike your smile, your words sublime Having read “Twilight’s First Blush“, written by a lovely poetess and friend from the Valley of the Sun, Michele Lee – wherein she conveys a romantic recollection at dawn & shares…
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Poem: Her Lovely Smile
Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry. At an age 17 years younger, she’s Mukti Masih – a published Poetess, author and successful content writer from India. After a recent exchange, I wrote this poem as I drifted into a daydream… Every time I see her smile Heaven shines a light on me…
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