by phillipw | Feb 15, 2026 | DE, FA, SE, SP
The Breath of Pearls in April Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem It is as if departing April held Late cherry blossoms, hesitating with Them in reluctant arms. She feels compelled By threat of summer with...
by phillipw | Feb 15, 2026 | CH
No Contradiction Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Spring feels that it will last forever, pure As April air. It feels this way and yet It yearns for summer in itself. The cure For evermore is change. To...
by phillipw | Feb 14, 2026 | SE
Winds of Seasons MTheodern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The winds that pass never return. The wind of wilt-washed spring departs and, weak, Goes dying into summer. Grass and leaves And blooms give in...
by phillipw | Feb 14, 2026 | DE, LI, ZE
Munching Mare as Mother Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The zebra is not stripes. She is an eye Of liquid loveliness that looks at colt And looks for lionesses in their sly Approach with claws and...
by phillipw | Feb 14, 2026 | DE, Ho
Manic Depression Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem When time feels hefty like a cube of stone That fills your chest and mind, not even notes Of Mendelssohn can lift the weight and tone Of hours. Not even...
