by phillipw | Jun 27, 2021 | BR, DE, PO, RU, WA
The Soldier Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem In Skyros’ grove of olives, olive leaves Are brought to death by being torn from trees. The party carries him in death and grieves To lay his...
by phillipw | Jun 24, 2021 | AD, AM, BI, BR, GA, LO, RO, RU, SE
An Evensong at Rugby School Chapel Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The service is devoted to Saint John The Baptist. Then when prayer comes, “Lord, now let,” I think of peace and one plain tomb upon...
by phillipw | Jun 22, 2021 | NA, PA, TU
The Cosmic Certainty is Propulsion A double nature of the universe: All parts of it endeavor to remain the same And every part aspires to be a nurse To its demise. This dual colored aim (Or aims that strive as one) is like a spring That yearns to be a spring forever...
by phillipw | Jun 22, 2021 | LI
The Endless Loop Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Each blossom pushes towards perfection, pink Or white or orange. Petals open wide Like little gods that in their waking wink Towards a soft...
by phillipw | Jun 22, 2021 | CO, CY, PH
Love Administered by the Local Council The little beauties disappear. We walk Past those for season after season, year On year. The world’s brownish evils stalk Them, though. A pretty pinkish, purplish cheer They give, the cyclamens that grow beside Each other just...
