by phillipw | Feb 24, 2026 | MU
Starcrossed in Translation Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem If music be the code of love The word of love is one that must be said More quietly than heart’s own quietest beat. The word is quiet like the...
by phillipw | Feb 23, 2026 | DE, OL
Gift-wrapped Past and Present Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The universe will solve your problems soon, Perhaps too soon to please you best. Perhaps You’ve grown too old. Your later afternoon Has...
by phillipw | Feb 23, 2026 | RE
Falsity in Drag at Best Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The fact we hold in common with all things Except our gods and Gods is that we, each One, has a shadow, but despite this wings Sprout out from human...
by phillipw | Feb 23, 2026 | AU, LO, WI
Pitiless Love at La Grange Burial Ground Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem A cloud-like breeze in Florida flows through The cemetery. Headstones with their names And dates don’t notice breezes. Hopes once...
by phillipw | Feb 22, 2026 | BU, CH, JE
Bittersweet Dreams Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The people bring their offerings and flowers And incense bundles. Buddha lies in sleep. The people think Lord Buddha has the powers To help but people...
